SLEEP 2013: Sleep Deprived Men Over Perceive Women's Sexual Interest

A new study suggests that sleep deprivation among men leads to altered perceptions of women's interest and intent to have sex. This occurred after only one night of sleep deprivation. The study consisted of 60 college students who completed a questionnaire, including prompts such as: "When a woman goes out to a bar, how likely is it that she is interested in finding someone to have sex with that night?" After a night of sleep deprivation, opinions regarding sexual interest and intent were re-evaluated and the changes were noted. The authors suggest that sleep deprivation may cause problems in the frontal lobe, the part of the brain responsible for judgment. This may negatively impact decision-making and increase risk-taking behaviors. This is the first study reported to investigate the impact of sleep deprivation on romantic and sexual decision-making. "Poor decision-making in these areas can lead to problems such as sexual harrassment, unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and relationship conflicts," according to Jennifer Peszka, PhD, one of the co-principal investigators in the study. The research is among the findings being presented this week at SLEEP 2013, the 27th annual meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the Sleep Research Society. The meeting concludes on June 5 in Baltimore. Follow me on Twitter or Facebook to receive notice of all the latest updates to this site.SLEEP 2013: Sleep Deprived Men Over Perceive Women's Sexua...
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