Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged.
Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
#56 - Sexsomnia: Hard To Explain Last Night
An important subset of parasomnias is sexsomnias--sexual behaviors that arise at night with little or no memory reported from the person involved. In addition to being disruptive to sleep, these behaviors bring with them heightened physical, emotional, and in some cases legal consequences. In this episode we will:
- Introduce and define sexsomnias
- Explore the relative short history of this behavior in medical literature
- Characterize was types of behaviors are seen in sexsomnias
- List the groups of individuals who are at risk for these behaviors
- Examine the unique features of sexsomnias
- Describe the numerous medical risk factors for sexsomnias
- Provide solutions and tips for individuals struggling with sexsomnias
Produced by: Maeve Winter
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