Many medical authorities assert that sex before sleep may be the cure for insomnia, especially in women. When people have sex, the body will naturally release neuropeptides known as endorphins. Endorphins are the driving force behind many natural states of euphoria, like the runner’s high, for instance. This is why, after having sex, you will likely feel less stressed and think more highly of yourself (Euphoria).
Sex also encourages the production of Oxytocin – which helps you and your partner “bond,” in addition to inhibiting the release of the stress-inducing hormone Cortisol. This hormonal reconfiguration, if you will, leaves the body feeling naturally more relaxed, resulting in more a fluent transition into sleep. Additionally, for women, estrogen levels are known to increase after intercourse, “which can enhance a woman’s REM cycle for a deeper sleep,” After sex the male anatomy…
