Posted on 02/17/2005 8:14:15 PM PST by freedom44
The gentle buzz of snoring is among the most annoying sounds known to woman.
Especially when it happens shortly after a passionate encounter.
Yesterday scientists explained exactly why it is that men have a tendency to nod off after making love.
Apparently, it's nothing to do with wanting to avoid a cosy chat with their partner. According to the scientists, they are simply tired out.
'As frustrating as it is for most women that their male partners just roll over and fall asleep after sex, men aren't entirely to blame,' said Dr Neil Stanley, director of sleep at the University of Surrey.
'Humans are the only animals in which sleep and sex are linked and while often seen as just a poor excuse, there are scientific reasons why men feel tired after sex.
'The blood rush after climax depletes the muscles of energy-producing glycogen, leaving men feeling physically drained.
'Because they have more muscle mass than women, men become tired after sex and this subsequently leads to them feeling sleepy.'
Eighty per cent of men said they felt more relaxed and were able to drift off without any problems after making love, compared with 46 per cent of women.
They were among 10,000 adults surveyed by organisers of The Vitality Show, Europe's largest health and beauty exhibition.
Birmingham was found to have the highest number of men who fall asleep after sex.
Men in the city managed on average to stay awake for just three
to four minutes, according to the survey.
In Glasgow and Liverpool, meanwhile, men claimed to take up to 20 minutes before falling asleep.
For women unwilling to relocate there, however, Dr Stanley offered some tips on keeping men awake long enough for a cuddle and chat.
'Have sex out of the bedroom, away from the usual sleeping environment, or play uplifting music - not the usual romantic sounds,' he suggested.
'Try I Feel Good by James Brown, Elvis Presley's A Little Less Conversation or Britney Spears's Toxic.'
Dr Stanley also recommends his
patients to 'talk sex'. 'There is no better time to communicate with one another than after a mutually gratifying sexual experience.
'Discuss all the things you enjoyed and found arousing, try to avoid talking about the negatives,' he said.
He suggested the more adventurous could videotape their lovemaking sessions - so they have something to watch afterwards.
Not everyone nods off after sex. The survey found 48 per cent of men had actually fallen asleep during the act itself.
A mere 11 per cent of women admitted being guilty of this.
"I would argue from personal experience that "most women" are not frustrated by this."
I agree. What's there to talk about afterwards? :)
Although, I'm married. Another poster said something about avoiding the "marriage and kids" talk. Perhaps single women are more likely to want to talk, because they want to reinforce/maintain the connection with their partner?
Oh, yeah? My wife snores like a buzzsaw.
This is an article I thought you woulda posted.
My heart is broken.
*Where's my Beamish?*
So in the morning
Please don't say you love me
Cause you know i'll only kick you out the door
Yea i'll pay your cab fare home
You can even use my best colonge
Just don't be here in the morning when i wake up
They'll be sorely disappointed, I was talking about my younger days.
You must be a hell of a salesman. ;o)
I'm with you....
If there is daylight still out, yeah, I am full of energy and want to do something!
If it is night, all I want after is one smooch and a "Good Night" before drifting off to sleep.
(That is if it was good ;))
Even worse - use the wrong name (ouch).
"For erections lasting after a four hour nap, contact a medical professional immediately."
They asked her, "might be? What maked you think that?"
"Well" she said "the sex is the same, but the lawn hasn't been cut in quite some time".
Huh? How much did they spend on this "study"?
Prostitutes say, "Hurry, John, time is money!"
Girlfriends say, "Slower, Lover! I want to savor every moment!"
Wives say, "Biege! We'll paint the ceiling beige!"
Honesty and believing in what you are selling are the tricks to selling, right? ;-)
'Have sex out of the bedroom, away from the usual sleeping environment, or play uplifting music - not the usual romantic sounds,' he suggested....I've always liked 'Ride of the Valkyries' during sex.
What?!? Too tired to cuddle and talk?!? Me too....
I've found that this is rated higher than getting up, getting dressed and leaving after I'm done.
; )
Oh. :(
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"It lets her know you put something into it!!!" Well, the reply options are just too many...I can't decide...
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