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Dr Berman on...The Body
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It’s time for all of us to wake up and make sleep the priority it should be. If you don’t do it for yourself, do it for your partner. Over 75 percent of those surveyed reported that their partner had a sleep-related problem. When insomnia, snoring, or any other chronic sleep disturbance drives a couple to sleep in separate bedrooms, the relationship often suffers. Sharing a bed allows you to take advantage of sexual opportunities when the mood hits, and keeps you otherwise connected with pillow talk and cuddling.
Good sleep comes from good preparation. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine for two to three hours before bedtime. Some women can be especially sensitive to caffeine and may want to avoid consuming it up to eight hours before. Putting aside worries and disagreements early in the night will also help you get a better night’s rest. Women can have a hard time turning off their minds, so tuning out sources of stress before you get into bed is important.
It might be useful to learn some relaxation techniques or yoga poses for nights that you just can’t wind down. These techniques also come in handy when you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night and unable to fall back asleep. Make sure your bedroom is free of clutter and that your bed itself is comfortable.
Most of all, make going to bed at a regular, early hour a priority. Getting that last bit of housework done or talking on the phone is not going to satisfy you the way sleep will. So the next time you or your partner fall asleep on each other, don’t be so quick to take offense. Consider it an investment in your sex life for tomorrow night!
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