Kristin McGregor, our guest blogger this week, writes about the effects of orgasms on sleep.
A growing trend in the online marketplace right now is on finding better ways to get a good night’s rest. People are constantly trying new types of mattresses, sheets, and pillows. But what if there is also a simpler solution to sleeping well? Below we explore why getting off may be your best bet to help you in passing out.
Firstly, what is in an orgasm? The feeling behind the orgasm is actually caused by the release of a large number of chemicals. Some of the main ones are Oxytocin, Norepinephrine, Vasopressin, Prolactin, and Serotonin.
Removing Stress Hormones
Basically, many of those chemicals are great at combating one of your greatest sleep enemies: Cortisol. Cortisol is a stress hormone that keeps you up all night fretting about things. The more stressed you are, the more Cortisol is pumped into your blood stream. One of the main effects of Cortisol is the inability to calm your mind at night. Pumped full of the stuff, you will be counting sheep well past 1000. Enter: Oxytocin. Oxytocin is sometimes referred to as the “love hormone”, and it is great at reducing Cortisol in your body.
Vasopressin, another chemical also released during orgasm, also helps reduce Cortisol levels. The combination of these chemicals and many others go a long way to reducing your stress. And the less stress you have, the easier your mind can let go.
Getting Your Dream On
The chemicals release during orgasm don’t only remove stress hormones from our bodies. Serotonin and Norepinephrine, also released during orgasm, are both hormones that encourage REM sleep. REM sleep — which is what stage we’re in during dreaming — is essential. Our bodies only begin to recover from the day when we are deep in REM. Encouraging REM means we feel more rested and refreshed the next day.
In summary, orgasms can help you sleep. It’s important that sleepers understand what encourages good sleep. Granted, getting a nice mattress and having a good sleeping environment is key. But there are also additional ways to help you sleep — such as having a late-night orgasm. So next time you are reaching for sleeping pills, why not grab your Crescendo vibrator instead — if you’re sleeping alone. You will be putting less foreign chemicals into your body, and it will be a hell of a lot more fun.
This article was first featured on Vada Magazine here.
