by A Organ · 2015 · Cited by 40 — "Sleep sex," also known as sexsomnia, is a sleep disorder characterized by sexual behaviors committed while asleep. There has recently been in

by CH Schenck · 2007 · Cited by 300 — Data from a 28-item internet survey of sexual behavior in sleep were gathered over a 3-month period, as recently reported.10 There were 21

Aug 31, 2010 — Also called "sleep sex," sexsomnia is a type of parasomnia, where the brain is caught in transition between sleeping and waking states.

by M Lastella · 2025 · Cited by 2 — Engaging in sexual activity, whether solo masturbation or partnered, significantly enhanced objective sleep quality by reducing wakefulness

Sep 3, 2025 — Learn more about sexsomnia, a sleep disorder that can cause involuntary sexual behaviors during sleep, including its causes and treatments.

by V Kumar · 2020 · Cited by 13 — Sexsomnia or sleepsex is a parasomnia consisting of sexual behavior during non–rapid eye movement sleep. These behaviors may include vocaliz

by PR Buchanan · 2011 · Cited by 5 — Human sleep and sex are closely connected. Sexual activity during wake may proximally precede a major sleep period, be interspersed during

Sexsomnia, also known as sleep sex, is a distinct form of parasomnia, or an abnormal activity that occurs while an individual is asleep.

by M Lastella · 2019 · Cited by 80 — Together, these findings suggest that sexual activity may be part of the underlying neuro-hormonal mechanism facilitating sleep after sexua

Sexsomnia is a type of parasomnia that manifests in young adults and consists of masturbation or inappropriate attempts at coitus in a sleeping patient who ...

by P Yates · 2021 · Cited by 52 — 13-year-old step-sister while under the influence of alcohol, saying that he is attracted to her and would want to be her boyfriend if she was

May 1, 2024 — Sleeping apart, either once in a while or more regularly, can be beneficial, if both partners are happy with the setup, sleep well, and ...

Sexsomnia, or sleep sex, occurs when an individual engages in sexual acts while asleep. Various triggers can increase the likelihood of sexsomnia.

This incident is not “sleep sex” as the columnist suggests but is in fact rape. It is rape based on how the woman is feeling about the violation.

Aug 15, 2022 — Also known as sleep sex, sexsomnia is when you engage in sexual activity when you're asleep. And it's quite likely you don't know you're doing ...

Jun 10, 2025 — Low levels of sex hormones can cause hot flushes or anxiety, making sleep difficult. Coping with other symptoms can feel worse if you are not sleeping well.

Dec 6, 2021 — Sexsomnia is a sleep disorder where sexual behaviour is initiated while asleep. Sexomnia can be caused by numerous triggers but is ...

Jun 7, 2017 — People with sexsomnia experience sleep-related sexual behavior. These behaviors range from masturbation to sexual intercourse.

If you're a woman who is energized by sex then try to make sure you have what I would say is if you're a woman who's energized by having sex have it earli

by S Brissette · 1985 · Cited by 43 — These results suggest that physiological changes that occur during masturbation, with or without orgasm, have no major effect on sleep org