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Is it normal to have difficulty staying asleep after sex?

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Ups and Downs: The sexual "event" causes a flood of neurotransmitters, and hormones that raise the pulse and blood pressure. Sometimes the "going up" of the mood takes more time to "come down" and therefore sleep difficulty.

Answered 12/20/2012

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