Why Men Love Sleep After Sex?

The scientists managed to find the reason behind him an easier habit to sleep after having sex. Explanation of the proposed research is due to changes in brain structure that automatically makes the sleeping Adam.

To prove it, the French expert on men's brain scans during and after sex. The analysis showed that the cerebral cortex - the brain responsible for processing thoughts, emotions, perceptions, and influence the actions and activities of daily motor - die during orgasm.

Researchers say, after sex, the hormone oxytocin and serotonin will turn off sexual desire and also make people sleepy.



Serge Stoleru, neurologists who led the study, said that this experiment provides clues about what happens in the brain during orgasm.

"When men experience an orgasm they usually have refractory period, the conditions in which they do not get aroused," he said.

"For women it is just different. They (women) do not seem to have a refractory period and can ask for more when their partner is to rest," added Serge who published his research in the journal Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews.

Researchers looked at each other, shortly after having an orgasm, the male brain releases a chemical called prolactin, which creates a sense of sexual satisfaction. Research has shown that men deficient in prolactin body tends to feel tired easily.

Early studies conducted by scientists at the University of Michigan found that people who are still awake after their partner fall asleep after sex often feel insecure and need affection.

In a survey of 456 heterosexual men, who asked about their sleep patterns with a couple shows that cuddling and talking after sex to help improve communication between couples.

Sources: ninemsn