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The Sleep Divorce and the Scandinavian Method
06:10 - 11:50 (05:39)
One out of four couples surveyed admit to having a "sleep divorce" where they sleep in separate beds, despite some individuals feeling more satisfied with their sleep when sleeping with their partner. The Scandinavian method, a diluted version of the sleep divorce, involves placing two separate beds side by side.
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In this podcast episode, the host talks about the "Scandinavian method", which is a diluted version of the sleep divorce, where couples sleep in separate beds side by side.
06:10 - 08:19 (02:09)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the host talks about the "Scandinavian method", which is a diluted version of the sleep divorce, where couples sleep in separate beds side by side. While objectively, couples who sleep separately experience better sleep quality, some couples still report feeling more satisfied with their sleep when in bed with their partner.
ChapterThe Sleep Divorce and the Scandinavian Method
Episode#654: Dr. Matthew Walker, All Things Sleep Continued — The Hidden Dangers of Melatonin, Tools for Insomnia, Enhancing Learning and Sleep Spindles, The Upsides of Sleep Divorce, How Sleep Impacts Sex (and Vice Versa), Adventures in Lucid Dreaming, The One Clock to Rule Them All, The IP Addresses of Your Memories, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Estrogen and testosterone levels decrease when sleep quality is poor, leading to reduced sensitivity and pleasure during sex.
08:19 - 10:33 (02:13)
Summary
Estrogen and testosterone levels decrease when sleep quality is poor, leading to reduced sensitivity and pleasure during sex. Additionally, the sensitivity of female genitalia increases with high sleep volume.
ChapterThe Sleep Divorce and the Scandinavian Method
Episode#654: Dr. Matthew Walker, All Things Sleep Continued — The Hidden Dangers of Melatonin, Tools for Insomnia, Enhancing Learning and Sleep Spindles, The Upsides of Sleep Divorce, How Sleep Impacts Sex (and Vice Versa), Adventures in Lucid Dreaming, The One Clock to Rule Them All, The IP Addresses of Your Memories, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Women who obtain an extra hour of sleep have a 14% increase in their desire to have sex.
10:33 - 11:50 (01:16)
Summary
Women who obtain an extra hour of sleep have a 14% increase in their desire to have sex. This shows that getting an adequate amount of sleep can contribute to more frequent intimacy, without having to rely on drugs for an increased libido.