Medical Reasons Why Men Feel Sleepy After Making Love

For a various of reasons, men are prone to falling asleep after intimacy, none of which has anything to do with your personality or performance in the bedroom.


The most basic reason for a sleepy companion is biology. According to Healthline, a mix of brain chemicals are released during male discharge, one of which is called prolactin. Prolactin is a hormone produced in large levels after sleep that is linked to feelings of intimacy and the refractory period in men.

Because prolactin and sleep are inextricably linked — and because sexual discharge releases a greater amount of prolactin — men are more likely to feel tired after a session between the sheets.

Oxytocin and vasopressin, as well as prolactin, are released during the male discharge. Melatonin, the hormone that controls the body's clock, is commonly found in these substances. Relaxation and slumber occur when all three of these hormones are present.

Additionally, evolutionary psychologists at the Mayo Clinic and Albright College in Pennsylvania revealed that falling asleep after intimacy is linked to a higher need for connection and affection from one's partner.

If all of this talk about hormones and evolutionary links has left you scratching your head, there's a simpler explanation for why your lover is sleeping like a log after intercourse. Intimacy is usually sensed in the bedroom, especially late at night. It's natural to feel drowsy in this setting because our brains link bedtime with the bedroom. Both men and women are likely to be exhausted after an affair.

Many people, especially men, say that intimacy leaves them physically and emotionally exhausted. Though you can't always outwit biology (Men will release sleep-inducing hormones after Intimacy no matter what), you can change the environment to boost the chances of post-coital talk.

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