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The Link between Sleep and Sex Hormones
Getting enough high-quality sleep is essential for maintaining normal and healthy levels of both testosterone and estrogen, which can affect sexual behavior and desire. Women who get an extra hour of sleep show a 14% increase in their interest in becoming sexually intimate with their partners, and sleep disruption can lead to menstrual cycle disruption.