Rules for Bed with Sleep and Sex Therapist Christine Lawler of @the.peaceful.sleeper

Host Vanessa Quigley and co-host Erika to talk to licensed sex therapist and sleep expert Christine Lawler about the science behind our sleep routines. Here are a few of Christine's tips: Tip 1. If you don't fall asleep within 20 minutes of lying down, get out of bed and go do something productive until you start to feel drowsy.  Tip 2. Stop the negative talk. When we tell ourselves, "I'm a terrible sleeper", we create an association that can make it difficult to get rest. Our beds need to be the place where we sleep, not scroll social media. Tip 3. Find your ideal amount of sleep. Some people can function perfectly on 6 hours while others need 7.5 hours. Christine helps her clients find that sweet spot that allows them to get the most beneficial night's sleep. Tip 4. Talk about sex. Tiredness can be interpreted as disinterest. Open conversations about where your head is at can clear most confusion about desire and frequency.  Tip 5. It's ok for both partners not to go to bed at the same time. You may just need to get more creative at when you can be intimate.  You can check out Christine's websites The Peaceful Sleeper and Christine Lawler for more tips and resources on both topics!  We are so happy you are here! Make a Chatbook and use code POD20. Happy Chatbooking!