EPISODE · Jul 17, 2023 · 40 MIN
#56 - Sexsomnia: Hard To Explain Last Night
from Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter · host Chris Winter
An important subset of parasomnias is sexsomnias--sexual behaviors that arise at night with little or no memory reported from the person involved. In addition to being disruptive to sleep, these behaviors bring with them heightened physical, emotional, and in some cases legal consequences. In this episode we will:Introduce and define sexsomniasExplore the relative short history of this behavior in medical literatureCharacterize was types of behaviors are seen in sexsomniasList the groups of individuals who are at risk for these behaviorsExamine the unique features of sexsomniasDescribe the numerous medical risk factors for sexsomniasProvide solutions and tips for individuals struggling with sexsomniasProduced by: Maeve WinterMusic by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reservedMoreTwitter: @drchriswinterIG: @drchriwinterThreads: @drchriswinterBluesky: @drchriswinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested ChildThanks for listening and sleep well!
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An important subset of parasomnias is sexsomnias--sexual behaviors that arise at night with little or no memory reported from the person involved. In addition to being disruptive to sleep, these behaviors bring with them heightened physical, emotional, and in some cases legal consequences. In this episode we will: Introduce and define sexsomniasExplore the relative short history of this behavior in medical literatureCharacterize was types of behaviors are seen in sexsomniasList the groups of ...
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