Sleeping is not only closely related to health, but also affects our sex life. A survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that people with wrong sleep habits also have lower sexual life satisfaction. Here are some sleeping habits that will affect the quality of sex. We asked experts to give analysis and advice.

The bed is too soft: weakening sexual power

If the mattress is too soft when sleeping, it will cause the middle part of the body to sink and the trunk to form an arc, which will overload the ligaments around the spine and the intervertebral vertebrae, increase the physiological curvature of the lumbar spine, and cause low back pain in the long run. At the same time, the muscles cannot be fully relaxed when sleeping on a soft bed, which will affect the strength of the muscles during sex over time. Ma Xiaonian, professor of the Department of Sexual Medicine at Tsinghua University Yuquan Hospital, pointed out that during sex, the muscle strength of the waist and back is very important, especially for men. When using the man-on-woman and side-lying positions, men must rely on waist and leg strength to help control Sexual intensity. Once the waist is damaged, it will easily affect sexual movements.

Tips: The mattress should be moderately soft and hard. Generally, it is better to lie on the bed so that all parts of the body feel appropriate and the waist can be well supported. In addition, factors such as the lack of noise, larger beds, and clean bedding can also help improve the quality of sex life.

Pillow height: affects erection

We often say "sit back and relax," but Japanese sleep researchers surveyed nearly a hundred married people of different ages and found that pillows that are too high can affect sexual function. First of all, if the pillow is too high for a long time, it can easily lead to poor blood circulation in the brain and reduce the function of the pituitary gland in secreting sex hormones, which may further affect sexual desire. Secondly, when the pillow is too high, it is easy to compress the heart and affect blood circulation. Long-term insufficient blood supply may lead to male erectile dysfunction. Thirdly, a high pillow will affect the health of the cervical spine. In severe cases, it will affect the nerve conduction of sexual excitement, thereby reducing sexual sensitivity and easily causing frigidity. Finally, a high pillow can easily block the trachea, aggravate snoring, lead to hypoxia in the body, affect the sleep quality of both parties, and also have adverse effects on sexual function.

Tip: Choose a pillow with the right height according to your height and body shape. Shi Ming, a member of the Sleep Disorders Professional Committee of the Chinese Sleep Research Association, said that it is appropriate to keep the head and trunk level when lying on the back, that is, the pillow is one fist high when lying on the back, and the pillow is one and a half fist high when lying on the side. The length of the pillow should be wider than your shoulders. Pillows that are too small will also affect your sleep quality. In terms of material, be sure to choose a softer cotton pillow that has shrinkage elasticity after being put on it, such as a buckwheat pillow.

Sleeping on your stomach: Damage to genitals

Of all sleeping positions, sleeping on your stomach is considered the most unhealthy. Shi Ming pointed out that when men sleep on their stomachs on the bed, it will compress the scrotum, stimulate the penis, and easily cause frequent nocturnal emissions, which will affect normal work and life. It will also increase the temperature of the scrotum, which is detrimental to sperm growth. If women sleep on their stomachs, they may develop breast deformities. Resting prone on the desk will compress the carotid arteries, causing sympathetic nerve dysfunction, cerebral ischemia and hypoxia, headaches, dizziness and other symptoms, which will affect sexual desire.

Tip: American sex expert Catherine Messer believes that a comfortable and natural sleeping position is the most suitable. After sexual intercourse, the husband can hug his wife from behind to sleep, so that the two parties' bodies are in full contact without compressing the heart, which is conducive to promoting sexual intercourse between the couple. feelings and improve sleep quality. If both parties are tired, back-to-back sleeping is also a good choice.

Sleeping too late: Beware of premature aging

With the diversification of life, there are more and more "night owls". Previously, a survey conducted by Sohu.com showed that more than 80% of people have the habit of going to bed late, and nearly 70% of people have health problems as a result. Staying up late has many health hazards, and can easily lead to reduced resistance, memory loss, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal problems, etc. Lauman, a professor of sociology at the University of Chicago, pointed out from the perspective of gender relations that staying up late has caused many young people to become "premature sexual aging". The sexual ability of people in their twenties and thirties cannot keep up with that of middle-aged and elderly people in their fifties and sixties. For men, going to bed too late will lead to no erection in the morning, lack of passion during sex, always listless, and low sex duration. For women, staying up late can lead to lack of vaginal lubrication, slow sex, poor skin and figure, and reduced sexual confidence.

Tips: Regular sleep time, try to fall asleep before 11 o'clock, and try not to play with mobile phones, watch TV, etc. before going to bed. Some sex experts recommend sleeping naked, believing that the human body is more relaxed, and it is also helpful to enhance the body's immunity and eliminate fatigue to the greatest extent. To maintain strong sexual performance through sleep, the best state is to maintain 7 to 8 hours of sleep. People who sleep late should also ensure that they sleep for 6 hours throughout the day.

Sleeping for too long: reduces sexual desire

Everyone knows that not enough sleep is harmful to the body, but Li Haisong, director of the Department of Men's Medicine at Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, pointed out that sleeping for too long can also reduce sexual desire. There is a saying in "Huangdi Neijing" that "lying down for a long time damages Qi". Lying down to rest or sleep for a long time without physical activity can easily cause symptoms of qi deficiency, causing the body's blood circulation to lose its original pattern, slowing down the heartbeat and blood flow, making the sleeper more lazy, which may also lead to sexual intercourse. Functional disorders may also lead to listlessness, physical fatigue, palpitations, shortness of breath, decreased sexual desire, and even frigidity.

Tips: Don’t “catch up on sleep” for a long time. If you feel uncomfortable due to sleeping too long, you can promote blood circulation and help restore vitality through appropriate physical exercise, such as brisk walking, jogging, etc. In addition, it is not advisable to have sex immediately after sleeping for a long time. It is best to drink some water and eat something first.