5 Bad Sleeping Habits That Can Hinder Your Happy Sex Life

1. A pillow that is too high affects erection

Modern people like to use higher and higher pillows when sleeping. For men, a pillow that is too high will affect their sexual function. If the pillow is too high, it will also cause the blood circulation in the brain to be delayed, reduce the function of the pituitary gland to secrete sex hormones, and affect sexual desire. It can also easily put pressure on the heart and affect blood circulation, and long-term insufficient blood supply may lead to male erectile dysfunction.

Tips: The height of the pillow should be selected according to your height and body shape. It is best to keep the head and torso level when lying on your back, that is, the pillow should be one fist high when lying on your back, and one and a half fists high when lying on your side. The length of the pillow should be slightly wider than the shoulders. A pillow that is too small will also affect the quality of sleep. In terms of material, you must choose a softer cotton pillow that has elasticity when you lie on it, such as a buckwheat pillow.

2. Sleeping on your stomach can damage your genitals

Men should never sleep on their stomachs, because it can damage their genitals. Sleeping on your stomach will compress the scrotum and stimulate the penis, which can easily cause frequent nocturnal emissions, affect normal work and life, and will also increase the temperature of the scrotum, which is not conducive to sperm growth. If women sleep on their stomach in bed, it is very likely to cause breast deformity.

Tips: The most suitable sleeping posture is a comfortable and natural one. After sexual intercourse, the husband can hug his wife from behind to sleep, so that both bodies can be fully in contact without compressing the heart. This is conducive to promoting the relationship between the couple and improving sleep quality. If both parties are tired, sleeping sideways with back to back is also a good choice.

3. The mattress is too soft and affects strength

Modern people's mattresses are becoming softer and softer. Sleeping on a soft bed feels very comfortable, but it is actually very detrimental to sex life. If the mattress is too soft when you sleep, it will cause the middle part of the body to sink, the torso to form an arc shape, and overload the ligaments and intervertebral spaces around the spine, increasing the physiological curvature of the lumbar spine. If this continues for a long time, it will cause low back pain. At the same time, sleeping on a soft bed cannot fully relax the muscles, which will affect the strength of the muscles during sex over time. Once a man's waist is damaged, it can easily affect his sexual movements.

Tips: The mattress should be of moderate hardness and softness, so that all parts of the body can feel comfortable and the waist can be well supported when lying on the bed. In addition, factors such as no noise, a larger bed, and clean bedding can also help improve the quality of sex life.

4. Sleeping too late causes premature aging

Why do many young people nowadays suffer from "premature sexual aging"? Staying up late is definitely the main reason. Staying up late causes many young people to become "sexually prematurely aged". People in their twenties and thirties cannot even catch up with the sexual abilities of middle-aged and elderly people in their fifties and sixties. For men, sleeping too late will lead to no erection in the morning, lack of passion during sex, always listless, and low sexual endurance. For women, staying up late will cause the vagina to lack lubrication, become sluggish during sex, deteriorate the skin and figure, and reduce sexual confidence.

Tips: Have a regular sleep schedule and try to fall asleep before 11 o'clock. Try not to play with your phone or watch TV before going to bed. The best state is to maintain 7 to 8 hours of sleep. Late sleepers should also ensure 6 hours of sleep throughout the day.

5. Sleeping too long will reduce your libido

Is it better to sleep longer? Obviously not. Sleeping too long will not only affect your body but also your sexual function, leading to a decrease in your sexual desire. Lying down to rest or sleep for a long time without any physical activity can easily cause symptoms of Qi deficiency, which will cause the body's blood circulation to lose its original regularity, slow down the heartbeat, and slow down blood flow. You will become lazier and lazier the more you sleep, and it may also lead to sexual dysfunction, mental depression, fatigue, palpitations, shortness of breath, decreased libido, and even sexual indifference.

Tips: Don’t “catch up on sleep” for too long. If you feel uncomfortable due to sleeping too long, you can promote blood circulation and help restore vitality through proper physical exercise, such as brisk walking and jogging. In addition, it is not advisable to have sex immediately after a long sleep. It is best to drink some water and eat something first.