Do you really know? Does sex help us to sleep better?
Mar 12, 2026
They explore whether sexual activity can act as a natural sleep aid. Short studies and statistics about insomnia and post-sex sleep are highlighted. Hormones like oxytocin, endorphins, melatonin and cortisol are discussed as reasons for better sleep. Differences between partnered sex and masturbation and why men often fall asleep faster are examined.
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Sex Often Improves Sleep Quality
- Sex can improve sleep for many people by releasing hormones that reduce stress and promote sleepiness.
- The podcast cites a 2023 Sleep Journal supplement where 75% of people with insomnia reported better sleep after sex.
Try Sex As A Natural Sleep Aid
- Consider sex as a natural alternative to sleeping pills for some people experiencing insomnia.
- The podcast notes 64% of respondents said sex had a better or similar effect on sleep compared to sleeping medication.
Hormone Cocktail Explains Postsex Sleep
- Orgasm triggers oxytocin, endorphins, melatonin and prolactin while lowering cortisol, creating a biochemical mix that eases pain, stress and promotes sleep.
- The episode links these hormone shifts directly to improved sleep and intimacy.