Stop the Snore to Improve Intimacy

There is a common nighttime activity that may be hurting your love life and your health. More than a quarter of Americans recently confessed that a snoring bed partner makes them annoyed or angry, according to a new survey conducted by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). Moreover, one in five respondents said a snoring partner could drive them out of bed. In the Bedroom Americans who snore frequently may find romantic nights interrupted and relationships at risk. The survey also revealed that 40 percent of women claim snoring in the opposite sex is a turn-off, and nearly one in 10 Americans went so far as to admit that snoring has hurt at least one of their romantic relationships. When there's a snorer, both bed partners are affected. On average, the bed partner of a snorer loses at least one hour of sleep per night. A decrease in the quality or duration of sleep can cause tiredness and, potentially, frustration between couples, influencing their level of intimacy. In fact, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that among men with significant breathing problems during sleep, 69 percent reported reduced desire, 46 percent reduced arousal and 29 percent reported difficulty with orgasm. Beyond the Bedroom Because it can be an awkward discussion, many couples may avoid having a constructive conversation about how snoring is creating relationship frustrations -- and health concerns. In addition to pushing couples to sleep apart, 4...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news