How to Treat Sexsomnia

People can drive, eat, talk and walk in their sleep. What most do not know is that people can have sex in their sleep and not even realize it. Alternatively, they may become aware in the midst of the act and be too embarrassed to talk about it. However, do not be mistaken, people who suffer from sexsomnia must overcome the embarrassment and seek treatment as soon as possible. Here is how to treat the condition.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Consult a physician to determine if medication is the best course of treatment. Clonazepam is a drug that has seen some success in treating sexsomnia. However, with all medications there are possible side effects and you must consult with your doctor to determine which medication is best for you.

2. Stop consuming alcohol and using nicotine. Alcohol and nicotine can have adverse effects on a person's sleep habits and actions. Quitting alcohol and nicotine can make a person's sleep more serene and less prone to sexsomnia episodes.

3. Reduce stress as much as possible in your life. Stress can induce and exacerbate sleep disruptions like sexsomnia. Try meditating each day and clearing your mind of stress just before going to sleep.

4. Check yourself into a sleep disorder clinic if the problem becomes severe. Sometimes people will think it is just a phase but sleep disorders like sexsomnia can cause serious issues and even criminal behavior if left untreated.

5. Attempt to be present in your dream states. This is probably the most untested and controversial of any of the treatment options. People can with enough effort become more aware in their dream states. Being aware in your dreams means you can stop an action before it begins.

Tips & Warnings

• Before attempting any treatment options or medications, always consult a physician.

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[eddiejuly]

on 2/1/2009 Re: JenniBiotch
I understand your views on this topic and why you would think this way.....but i think you should do a little more research. I have just discovered that i have this sleeping disorder (yes i am male) and i am so relived that i am not alone..that their are others out there INCLUDING WOMEN trying to deal with this....(for lack of a better word) problem, please don't be to eagar to judge people with this problem when so little information is available.
Be honest... would you try to get help as soon as your partner told you that you were making advances in your sleep (wether it be to them, the matress or masturbating) that you have absolutley no recollection of?
Just because it has been said that Sexomnia can lead to violent or agressive behaivour does not mean that it will do so...like i said before their is to little infomation available to support everything that is sai

[JenniBiotch]

on 11/11/2008 Oh, and here's how to treat this - stop making excuses for rapists. Period.

[JenniBiotch]

on 11/11/2008 I think this is an offensive way for someone to transfer the responsibility of their actions onto some medical term. Do they also have a medical term for I ain't getting any? ****..this is ridiculous. Gee, I wonder why it's only reported in men. Guess it's one of those population control type of things...y'all know what that means..just like when a murderer goes free and a guy who robs someone gets life in jail. Just some food for thought..but then again who am I? I must be a writer-sominiac. Guess that's one way to cover my ass...now on to what doctor wants to take 50 bucks to back that **** up...hmm...