According to the Berman Center for Women’s Sexual Health, sleep-deprived individuals lose interest in sex. This apparently happens because insomniacs start associating their bed with the stress and frustration of trying to fall asleep rather than rest and relaxation.
That being said, they still recommend sex as an insomnia cure due to the associated rush of endorphins. Easier said than done if insomniacs have lost all interest in sex, though. Ah well, if nothing else it’s a change from the ‘headache’ excuse!
Source: Organic Authority
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Menopausal changes were what affected my sex drive, when my sleep status was just fine.
When I wasn’t sleeping very well, my sex drive, especially when I was younger, was pretty strong.
Maybe TMI:
Now that I can get orgasms again (even though desire/arousal is rather infrequent), they do not rest me, but keep me awake.
Ain’t no justice!