Welcome to EmpowHER. As weird as it might sound, but it's called Sexsomnia. A Study found that almost 8% of 832 patients surveyed at a sleep disorders center reported having engaged in sexual activity while asleep, Researchers believe people who sleepwalk or sleep talk are more at risk for sexsomnia than people who don't. Drinking alcohol, taking recreational drugs, suffering sleep deprivation, and experiencing stress are triggers.
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Hi Anon,
Welcome to EmpowHER. As weird as it might sound, but it's called Sexsomnia. A Study found that almost 8% of 832 patients surveyed at a sleep disorders center reported having engaged in sexual activity while asleep, Researchers believe people who sleepwalk or sleep talk are more at risk for sexsomnia than people who don't. Drinking alcohol, taking recreational drugs, suffering sleep deprivation, and experiencing stress are triggers.
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Daisy
November 23, 2011 - 4:15amThis Comment
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