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'm a woman, and I have no idea what it is these women want to ~do~ after sex. I would argue from personal experience that "most women" are not frustrated by this.
Just speaking from personal experience. Not every one can perform like a porn star and on demand after 3 or 4 times and a few beers.
yeah, but only after I went back and read his post a second time, 'cause I thought what you said
Doctor: are you sexually active?
Female patient: no, I just lay there.
,,,'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,' ,,,
Oh that's good to know.
Sex experts. I've got more time on the job then most of them.
How do you expect to get into my house if I'm sleeping and can't answer the door?
He suggested the more adventurous could videotape their lovemaking sessions - so they have something to watch afterwards.
Who ARE these people? I would find the first discussion excrutiating... and I would say the second suggestion is "right out".
I'm with you. I think it's cute when they crash with that smile on their face.
Talking kinda ruins the afterglow, anyway.
Now answer the door. I've been waiting out here with the doughnuts for twenty minutes. :o)
This speaks volumes about the enthusiam level British women manifest during the act....
Man, during sex: "I'm sorry; did I hurt you?"
Woman: "No; why do you ask?"
Man: "You moved."
That's been my experience. I've never had a woman complain because I fell asleep afterwards.
Time to replace my Barry White CDs with some John Philip Sousa.
How do you make her stop screaming? That's the question?
Now just hold on to that thought, an ole' bucky will be back before you can say BLASTOFF!
LOL
Anyone have that old joke about the man's version vs his wife's version of why they didn't have sex more than a couple times that year?
Yes, that's my experience, Trinity. Afterglow. Thank you.
ROTFL!!!!!! OMG I'll never be able to look at a doughnut again with an innocent thought in my head.
WOO HOO! The rest of the day is mine! :~D
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