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Front Public Health March 2019 PMID 30886838

Sex and Sleep: Perceptions of Sex as a Sleep Promoting Behavior in the General Adult Population.

Michele Lastella, Catherine O'Mullan, Jessica L Paterson, Amy C Reynolds

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Peak: 17 in Mar 2019
across 5 sources since Mar 2019

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What people are saying

The posts exhibit a positive reception, emphasizing that orgasms—whether with a partner or through masturbation—are linked to perceived sleep improvements; words like 'favorable,' 'better,' and 'promote' demonstrate the encouraging tone and perceived significance of the findings, which could influence personal habits and health advice.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that sexual activity, especially orgasm, has a positive influence on sleep, reflected in phrases like 'promotes sleep' and 'better sleep outcomes'.

InterestHigh interest

The topic clearly attracts high interest, as many posts highlight sleep benefits, mention related biological mechanisms, and refer to supporting studies.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts often include references to specific research findings, for example, citing Lastella et al., 2019, and discussing physiological processes, showing active engagement with the article's content.

ImpactModerate impact

Several social discussions suggest the potential for this research to influence sleep promotion strategies, with comments about promoting safe sexual activity as a sleep aid indicating a moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated how adults perceive the relationship between sexual activities and sleep quality, including whether gender differences exist, and found no significant differences between males and females in sleep quality or onset related to sexual activity.
  • Results showed that orgasms with a partner are associated with positive sleep outcomes, but orgasms through masturbation or self-stimulation are linked to better sleep quality and faster sleep onset, suggesting that different sexual activities may influence sleep perceptions.
  • The findings imply that people generally believe sexual activity, especially orgasm, can promote better sleep, and promoting safe sexual activity before bed could be a new strategy to improve sleep quality.
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Michele Lastella
@sleeppsyc · X

Sex is Good... for SLEEP - check out our new paper https://t.co/Bezo9crZwy more studies underway @SleepWorkHealth @CQUni @CQUpublichealth @CQUGradResearch @CQUniNews @marybolling https://t.co/OUZilXt8cW

Mar 4, 2019 · 30 likes · 12 shares · 1,475 followers View post →
Rolf Degen
@DegenRolf · X

Sex and sleep: The "little death" helps people catch a few z's. https://t.co/m753AgjA8o https://t.co/liuDKkXOA4

Mar 4, 2019 · 24 likes · 5 shares · 69,512 followers View post →
La Jefita
@soylajefita · X

Prolactina + oxitocina = buena mezcla para la relajación profunda. → Se desactiva el sistema nervioso simpático (el de alerta) y se activa sistema nervioso parasimpático. https://t.co/l0Ee3t1dSb 19/

Aug 3, 2025 · 13 likes · 78,730 followers View post →
David Schmitt
@PsychoSchmitt · X

men (68%) a little bit more likely than women (59%) to think having sex before sleep improves sleep quality https://t.co/wB5eryR6DO https://t.co/QUGTcHIAxF

Apr 19, 2019 · 13 likes · 1 share · 12,446 followers View post →
htw
@heniek_htw · X

Orgasms with a partner were associated with the perception of favorable sleep outcomes, however, orgasms achieved through masturbation (self-stimulation) were associated with the perception of better sleep quality and latency.

Oct 1, 2022 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 11,358 followers View post →
Hailey Meaklim, PhD, DBSM
@SleepPsych_Aus · X

Some good weekend reading

Mar 12, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 4,546 followers View post →

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La Jefita
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Prolactina + oxitocina = buena mezcla para la relajación profunda. → Se desactiva el sistema nervioso simpático (el de alerta) y se activa sistema nervioso parasimpático. https://t.co/l0Ee3t1dSb 19/

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raumplanungtv
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Das passiert, wenn du zu viel masturbierst https://t.co/7usG95i5n3 via @YouTube

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@Lagertha1143 · X

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Louis Rado
@LouisSleeps · X

Want better sleep? HAVE MORE SEX

Nov 16, 2023 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 33 followers View post →
Ghana Science Association
@ScienceGhana · X

Further reading: Lastella et al., 2019 https://t.co/Vmm65fOl4V Good morning

Aug 31, 2023 · 624 followers View post →
Asuka Sakata | スリープコーチ
@equarizz · X

参考：Lastella M, O'Mullan C, Paterson JL, Reynolds AC. Sex and Sleep: Perceptions of Sex as a Sleep Promoting Behavior in the General Adult Population. Front Public Health. 2019 Mar 4;7:33. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2019.00033. PMID: 30886838; PMCID: PMC6409294.

Jul 27, 2023 · 88 followers View post →
francisco Kaballero
@kabbayero · X

RT @heniek_htw: Orgasms with a partner were associated with the perception of favorable sleep outcomes, however, orgasms achieved through m…

Oct 2, 2022 · 4 shares · 59 followers View post →
Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X

Orgasmos com parceiro foram associados à percepção de resultados favoráveis ​​do sono, entretanto, orgasmos alcançados por meio da masturbação foram associados à percepção de melhor qualidade e latência do sono. https://t.co/qqXJLOBQFx

Oct 1, 2022 · 744 followers View post →
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@HakimBGZ · X

RT @heniek_htw: Orgasms with a partner were associated with the perception of favorable sleep outcomes, however, orgasms achieved through m…

Oct 1, 2022 · 4 shares · 2,806 followers View post →
htw
@heniek_htw · X

Orgasms with a partner were associated with the perception of favorable sleep outcomes, however, orgasms achieved through masturbation (self-stimulation) were associated with the perception of better sleep quality and latency.

Oct 1, 2022 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 11,358 followers View post →
Michele Lastella
@sleeppsyc · X

@CaleCrypto @elonmusk For support see https://t.co/PD7m49yFzW

Jul 12, 2022 · 1 like · 1,475 followers View post →
The Stoic Man
@TheStoicMan_ · X

@AlpacaAurelius Broscience at its best, numerous studies dispel this myth. https://t.co/CfgbW0CVrE

Jun 17, 2022 · 367 followers View post →
Reem Al Sayed
@ReemZakiAlsayed · X

RT @SleepPsych_Aus: Some good weekend reading

Mar 12, 2022 · 1 share · 168 followers View post →
Hailey Meaklim, PhD, DBSM
@SleepPsych_Aus · X

Some good weekend reading

Mar 12, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 4,546 followers View post →
Michele Lastella
@sleeppsyc · X

@dean_j_miller @jadewuphd @GetYourSnoozeOn @wendytroxel @michaelgrandner See https://t.co/T60kJGEppl + a PSG paper to come … stay tuned

Dec 1, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,475 followers View post →
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@cha0ticallygood · X

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SMSNA
@SMSNA_ORG · X

Promoting safe sexual activity before bed may offer a novel behavioral strategy for promoting sleep https://t.co/4CYXBiIk4j

Jul 12, 2019 · 5 likes · 1 share · 4,368 followers View post →
David Schmitt
@PsychoSchmitt · X

men (68%) a little bit more likely than women (59%) to think having sex before sleep improves sleep quality https://t.co/wB5eryR6DO https://t.co/QUGTcHIAxF

Apr 19, 2019 · 13 likes · 1 share · 12,446 followers View post →
Mchl_Vsc
@Mchl_Vsc · X

RT @sleeppsyc: Sex is Good... for SLEEP - check out our new paper https://t.co/Bezo9crZwy more studies underway @SleepWorkHealth @CQUni @CQ…

Mar 21, 2019 · 12 shares · 592 followers View post →
Francois Bieuzen
@FrancoisBieuzen · X

RT @sleeppsyc: Sex is Good... for SLEEP - check out our new paper https://t.co/Bezo9crZwy more studies underway @SleepWorkHealth @CQUni @CQ…

Mar 6, 2019 · 12 shares · 1,423 followers View post →
Nathan Pitchford
@PitchfordN · X

RT @sleeppsyc: Sex is Good... for SLEEP - check out our new paper https://t.co/Bezo9crZwy more studies underway @SleepWorkHealth @CQUni @CQ…

Mar 5, 2019 · 12 shares · 732 followers View post →
Insomnia Hub
@on_Insomnia · X

RT @sleeppsyc: Sex is Good... for SLEEP - check out our new paper https://t.co/Bezo9crZwy more studies underway @SleepWorkHealth @CQUni @CQ…

Mar 5, 2019 · 12 shares · 130 followers View post →
Dr. Meredith Cary
@MeredithCary · X

RT @sleeppsyc: Sex is Good... for SLEEP - check out our new paper https://t.co/Bezo9crZwy more studies underway @SleepWorkHealth @CQUni @CQ…

Mar 5, 2019 · 12 shares · 281 followers View post →
Sabrina Skorski
@Brina1812 · X

RT @sleeppsyc: Sex is Good... for SLEEP - check out our new paper https://t.co/Bezo9crZwy more studies underway @SleepWorkHealth @CQUni @CQ…

Mar 5, 2019 · 12 shares · 1,669 followers View post →
Kristie-Lee Alfrey
@kralfrey · X

RT @sleeppsyc: Sex is Good... for SLEEP - check out our new paper https://t.co/Bezo9crZwy more studies underway @SleepWorkHealth @CQUni @CQ…

Mar 5, 2019 · 12 shares · 280 followers View post →
Hailey Meaklim, PhD, DBSM
@SleepPsych_Aus · X

RT @sleeppsyc: Sex is Good... for SLEEP - check out our new paper https://t.co/Bezo9crZwy more studies underway @SleepWorkHealth @CQUni @CQ…

Mar 4, 2019 · 12 shares · 4,546 followers View post →
Stas Kosmadopoulos
@Stasmadopoulos · X

RT @sleeppsyc: Sex is Good... for SLEEP - check out our new paper https://t.co/Bezo9crZwy more studies underway @SleepWorkHealth @CQUni @CQ…

Mar 4, 2019 · 12 shares · 368 followers View post →
Appleton Institute
@CQUni_Appleton · X

RT @sleeppsyc: Sex is Good... for SLEEP - check out our new paper https://t.co/Bezo9crZwy more studies underway @SleepWorkHealth @CQUni @CQ…

Mar 4, 2019 · 12 shares · 479 followers View post →
Hugh Fullagar
@HughFullagar · X

RT @sleeppsyc: Sex is Good... for SLEEP - check out our new paper https://t.co/Bezo9crZwy more studies underway @SleepWorkHealth @CQUni @CQ…

Mar 4, 2019 · 12 shares · 2,642 followers View post →
Michele Lastella
@sleeppsyc · X

Sex is Good... for SLEEP - check out our new paper https://t.co/Bezo9crZwy more studies underway @SleepWorkHealth @CQUni @CQUpublichealth @CQUGradResearch @CQUniNews @marybolling https://t.co/OUZilXt8cW

Mar 4, 2019 · 30 likes · 12 shares · 1,475 followers View post →
John Peters
@johnthejack · X

RT @DegenRolf: Sex and sleep: The "little death" helps people catch a few z's. https://t.co/m753AgjA8o https://t.co/liuDKkXOA4

Mar 4, 2019 · 5 shares · 4,904 followers View post →
John Wilkins
@JohnWilkinspsyc · X

RT @DegenRolf: Sex and sleep: The "little death" helps people catch a few z's. https://t.co/m753AgjA8o https://t.co/liuDKkXOA4

Mar 4, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,633 followers View post →
Richard Roland
@skyhookt · X

RT @DegenRolf: Sex and sleep: The "little death" helps people catch a few z's. https://t.co/m753AgjA8o https://t.co/liuDKkXOA4

Mar 4, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,020 followers View post →
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@BJThoenes · X

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Mar 4, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,574 followers View post →
Rolf Degen
@DegenRolf · X

Sex and sleep: The "little death" helps people catch a few z's. https://t.co/m753AgjA8o https://t.co/liuDKkXOA4

Mar 4, 2019 · 24 likes · 5 shares · 69,512 followers View post →