We must have noticed one thing that we usually get a sound sleep after having sex. Surprisingly, it is more common in men. Men happen to sleep tight after a romantic passionate sex.
There a lot of scientific reasons for that. Men fall asleep after sex for several main reasons, none of which are related to your relationship, personality or performance in bed.
His body is transformed: A man’s body chemistry changes after orgasm. The biochemical prolactin is released, physically altering his body and making him very tired.
Climax depletes muscles: It is thought that exertion during sex and after climax depletes the muscles of energy-producing glycogen. This leaves men feeling sleepy. Since men have more muscle mass than women, men become more tired after sex.
Release of Prolactin: After orgasm, the chemicals oxytocin, prolactin, gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) and endorphins all contribute to that ‘roll over and snore’ feeling.
However, study suggests that cuddling after sex helps to reinforce intimacy, attachment and an overall sense of connection and commitment. So, finding ways to bond after sex can strengthen your whole relationship.
3 ways to keep him awake
To increase the cuddles after sex: Initiate a lovefest before eating breakfast, lunch or dinner (he may be less likely to fall asleep if he’s hungry). Then, bond over scrambled eggs or a candlelit meal.
Do the wild thing early in the evening, such as before his favourite TV show. Avoid having sex late at night when you’re tired, which almost guarantees the Zs.
Compromise on a predetermined amount of time to cuddle after sex. If you want to talk for 30 minutes and he only wants to give you five, meet somewhere in the middle: say, 15 minutes.
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