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Scientists confirm sex makes you sleep better and wake up happier

Ellsworth Toohey
May 28, 2025
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If you're looking for a natural way to improve your sleep, research points to an enjoyable solution: sex before bedtime.

A new study from Central Queensland University found that on nights when participants had sex or masturbated, they experienced less nighttime wakefulness (16 minutes) compared to nig…

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