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A healthy sex life doesn’t just improve intimacy — it can also boost your sleep quality. During sex, your body releases hormones like oxytocin (the “love hormone”) and prolactin, which promote relaxation and make it easier to fall asleep. At the same time, orgasm lowers cortisol (the stress hormone), helping your mind unwind after a long day. Good sex also increases heart rate variability and reduces anxiety, both of which are linked to deeper, more restorative sleep cycles. In short, a satisfyi