I’m a sleep expert – why you should sleep on your stomach if you’re craving some kinky dreams
EROTIC dreams occur less frequently for certain people than others, and the reason behind this is widely related to sleep position.
It turns out that people who sleep on their stomachs have more sex dreams.
According to Sexandpsychology.com, in a study published in the journal Dreaming, the more people slept on their stomachs, the more they reported having dreams related to sex and being nude.
In the study, 670 college students in Hong Kong were surveyed. Though those who slept on their stomachs had the most sex dreams overall, the study also revealed that the stomach may not be a popular sleep position.
A large amount of the study participants – a whopping 72 percent – actually reported sleeping on their sides, 23 percent slept on their backs, and only 5 percent slept on their stomachs.
It’s not quite certain why sleeping on the stomach leads to more erotic dreams, but the authors of the study had a theory.
They came to the conclusion that sleeping on the stomach puts pressure on the genitals, which then transfers into people’s dreams, causing the dreams to be more erotic.
The increase in sexual dreams could also be linked to less oxygen circulating to the brain, according to Theworld.org. As a result of less oxygen reaching the brain, the mind interprets being constricted as something erotic.
Outside of sex, it was theorized that sleeping on one’s stomach could lead to other types of dreams.
For instance, sleeping on the stomach puts pressure on the chest, potentially making breathing difficult. As a result, dreams about being confined or suffocated are possible.
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Sleeping on the stomach was also correlated to dreams of being locked up or tied, being smothered, as well as UFO sightings.
If you’ve ever wondered the reason behind some of your sex dreams, you may be interested in some of these theories.
Kate Taylor, a sexpert, decoded some popular sex fantasies that people have.
Taylor stated that if you’re being dominated by a lover, it means you’re an adrenaline junkie.
In 2014 a study found that being dominated in bed affects blood flow to the brain and releases strong endorphins.
This creates an altered state of consciousness, similar to a runner’s high.
When it came to fantasizing about a colleague, Taylor suggested that you may spend too much time at work.
Research has suggested that the more often you look at a face, the more attractive you’ll find it. Thus, it’s no wonder spending 40 plus hours a week with someone could leave you attracted to them.
Taylor also covered reliving sex with an ex.
Worry not – it’s likely that you’re not actually missing your ex, but perhaps reminiscing about a certain period of your life.
For example, if you fantasize about your most recent ex, you may feel vulnerable about dating and miss a feeling of security.
If your mind takes a stroll down memory lane and lands on your first love, you could be feeling nostalgic about your youth.
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