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Taking caffeine after sex for not feeling sleepy is good or bad?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Taking the caffeien: will actually make it harder for you to fall asleep. Avoid it for several hours prior to retiring at night.

Answered 5/14/2019

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