Although sex and sleep may seem unrelated, the quality and consistency of a person’s sleep can actually have a big impact on their sex life. Circadian rhythm refers to the body’s natural, internal sleep-wake cycle that repeats roughly every 24 hours. This cycle varies from person to person, and it is estimated to be about 50% genetically determined. Nevertheless, according to the National Sleep Foundation, most teenagers require 8 to 10 hours of sleep per day, adults require 7 to 9 hours of sleep, and older adults require 7 to 8 hours of sleep. They are more likely to experience daytime fatigue, increased irritability, a higher risk of accidents, and difficulties with concentration. Research shows that sexual functioning is also impacted by a lack of sleep and/or irregular sleep patterns that disrupt the body’s natural circadian rhythm. Not only do irregular sleep patterns affect a person’s sex life, so do sleep patterns that do not align with a sexual partner’s. Since everyone has th...
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