We all know the feeling of getting a bad night’s sleep – sluggish, drained, and struggling to get through the day. Poor sleep can have a major impact on hormones. These chemical messengers regulate everything from energy and metabolism to mood and even libido. When we lack sleep, we can’t see what’s happening in the background. If you’ve ever felt too exhausted for intimacy or notice a change in libido, your sleep (or lack thereof) could be playing a bigger role than you think. Let’s get into how lack of sleep can impact hormone balance, and energy and influence intimacy.
Lack of sleep and libido are more connected than we think. We tend to amount low libido to the feeling of being tired, but this isn’t the only reason. Hormonal changes are happening in the background when we don’t get enough sleep. The lack of sleep causes testosterone and oestrogen levels to drop, these hormones are what activate intimacy. When these hormones are lacking, intimacy drive weakens.
The presence of stress can put a strain on not just physical intimacy, but emotional intimacy in the relationships. So next time, you feel yourself or your partner getting easily annoyed and having no desire for intimacy, reflect on the amount of sleep you’ve been getting.
Best Sleep Practices
Some people don't have a battle at night when it comes to sleeping. It's as easy as laying their head down and closing their eyes. Just as important as it is to consistenly train our body in gym, we can also train our body to sleep better. When it comes to supporting our hormones and energy, it doesn't have to be complicated. Here are simple ways to support sleep:
1. Go to bed and wake up at the same time
2. Turn off your electronic devices an hour before bed
3. Ease your mind before bed with meditation, yoga or journaling.
4. Workout regularly
5. Try Herbal Ignite products: Designed to support libido and intimacy when sleep is lacking. Always read the label and take it as directed.
We all know sleep is important but understanding the impact on on our hormones is crucial. Sleep helps to support energy and libido. If you’ve noticed a dip in your drive intimacy or an energy slump, it’s best to check in with yourself and your partner whether lack of sleep is a contributing factor.