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.
Don't forget to slap your belly when you say that!
LOL (dayum if I don't love that film!)
So many jokes this topic brings to mind... all of which would get me banned.
You know you are bad at lovemaking if you go to sleep on yourself.
OK, I'm going to put myself on the line here and admit... I never want to sleep after. No matter how great or exhausting, I just feel at least mentally energized.
I'm I the only one? lol
I don't care to talk, just... I gotta go do something... like Freep. lol
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After an orgasm?
Mentally energised?
Good for you.
Me? Could sleep the sleep of the dead!
VOMIT!!!!!!!!!
I agree! - I can hardly wait it until he falls off to la la land so I can get somethings done around the house without having to listen to the "outdoor network channel", deer calls - turkey calls - etc - ALL EVENING LONG - oh and listening to the father and son argue on American Chopper all evening long. (winter time evening activities for the hubby)
After he crashes it is nice and quiet in the house while I stay up and unwind for few hours.
Trust me men... In most cases if your wife stays up later than you most evenings then she gives you that sleepy time roll in the sack so that "you will pass out" for the night!
Both the wife and man are happy then! - He gets some - she gets some - he goes to sleep - she gets some peace and quiet private time before crashing herself!
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I guess when I'm drunk I fall to sleep afterwards.
Yes, very! After 3, even! lol
I have more energy and clarity then than I do any other time...
But that doesn't explain the 85% who put their boots on and go home after sex.
no your not the only one...
you are
Careful....don't blow our cover.
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