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Sexsomnia and how to avoid it

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Brian Yalung

There seems to be a lot of stuff tied up with sleep, things that occur without one even recalling it. There are some who sleepwalk, some who talk in their sleep and of course some who may even wet their bed. But have you heard about having sex while asleep and waking up without having a clue on the whole ordeal?

Well it seems this thing has been happening. Called Sexsomnia, this is said to be a form of parasomnia discovered in the 90s. Sexsomnia is said to be something that would occur after a few

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Stage 4 Sleep Does Not Indicate Violent Sleep Walking

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Brian Yalung
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While many may have heard that Stage 4 Sleep is a clear indicator of violent sleep walking, it seems that a study proved otherwise. This was presented at the 135th Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association (ANA).

Low levels of stage 4 sleep can be seen in nearly half of nonviolent sleepwalkers and most violent sleepwalkers. Sleepwalking is a fairly common arousal parasomnia that affects up to 4% of adults.

Sleepwalking includes a spectrum of behavioral manifestations of di

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Toronto Sexsomniac Not Off the Hook

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Brian Yalung
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Sleep issues can become great alibis for some, especially for crimes that will carry certain penalties like imprisonment. But in the case of this Toronto-based landscaper who was said to be suffering from Sexsomnia or sleep sex.

Sexsomnia occurs when a person is asleep and yet proceeds to initiate sexual activity with their bedmate. Sexsomnia is also known as “somnambulistic sexual behaviour”.

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The Experience of Parasomnias

Posted on June 9, 2007 by Brian Yalung

We all hear about insomnia or the sleep disorder that keeps people awake. But what about people who have some activities while they are asleep such as sleepwalking or sleep talking?

Parasomnia is like a sleeping stage where people are caught in a bind where they are unaware of what they can be able to do. Hence,

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