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 know nothing about this topic :O)
Hmmm? Whadyou say? ... zzzzzzzz
"I usually go for round two."
My wife says it's a deal. She'll call you. The key will be under the mat. Try not to wake me up.
heh
"Women fully 'satisfied' from sex want to sleep too."
So, if she falls asleep during, I can really pat myself on the back, huh?
"I get to sleep, she gets to talk, we're both happy."
Spoken like a true philosopher.
What really annoys me is when the woman, but for a brief moment, "sighs," and drops her Finger Nail file...........
I'm further annoyed with the woman forgets to leave the $20 on the dresser as she's leaving..............(just kidding)
"sighs," and drops her Finger Nail file...........
Dude, that's a sign that she's almost there! Ya gotta learn how to read these women.
FFEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeelings......
some don't want to hear how badly the ceiling needs painting.
Ladies, I hate to break this to you, but once we've gotten what we're after, we don't need to talk, cuddle, etc. We use these for seduction and foreplay; don't make the mistake of assuming we actually like it.
Umm... in case Mrs. kevkrom runs across this, that was supposed to be satire... yeah, that's the ticket...
LOL
Perhaps this physiological response is something like what women experience during transition, toward the end of labor to deliver a baby, when they almost instantly fall asleep for 60 or 90 seconds between the most intense labor contractions. For most or many women, they cannnot not sleep during those intervals of rest from the pain.
I dare you to try to prove that. You can't.
Woah woah woah FFEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeelings......
That sounds like a challenge!
My husband and I always both fall asleep. Although the 'myth' is that it is the men who fall asleep, I think more often it is probably both.
My shotgun needs cleaning.
Have a good weekend ya'll!
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