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Sexsomnia is a type of parasomnia in which a person performs sexual acts while still asleep. Much like sleepwalking, the sexual act is not consciously controllable by the person who has the disorder. A sexsomniac is generally not aware of their actions, and commonly do no remember partaking or initiating sexual activities.
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Fast Facts
- Alternate names: Somnambulistic sexual behaviour, sleep sex
- Term sleep sex coined by Dr. David Saul Rosenfeld
- First described: 1996Sleepsex.org: Sexual Behavior in Sleep (SBS)
- Defined in June, 2003
- 2005: Recognized by the American Academy of Sleep MedicineNewsweek: 'Sexsomnia': Rare Form of Sleep Walking (2007)
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Prevalence
While literature suggests that sexsomnia is quite rare, researchers theorize that it is more prevalent than once thought.Newsweek: 'Sexsomnia': Rare Form of Sleep Walking (2007) This stems from the nature of the subject, since most people are often self-conscious of speaking about their sexual issues.
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View All Sexsomnia Questions (1) | Ask a QuestionUmm I think I have sexsomnia. How can I stop it? (2 Answers)There are many ways to try to solve this. First and foremost, see if there is a sleep lab in your state. They may be able to help treat your ... read more
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