Prem Singh Prem Singh Asked 5 months ago

Does jerking off help sleep?

I've been having trouble falling asleep lately, and someone mentioned that jerking off might help. Is this true, does it actually aid in better sleep?

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Pooja Deshmukh Pooja Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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Honestly, yes, it actually does help. It releases endorphins and hormones like prolactin which naturally make your body feel relaxed and sleepy. It's a very common and normal way to wind down.

Rahul Kulkarni Rahul Kulkarni Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, it definitely helps. The body completely relaxes after orgasm because of the hormones released, so sleep comes very easily. It is a very natural thing, nothing to feel weird about.

Vikram Sen Vikram Sen Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

While it can temporarily induce sleep due to hormonal release, if you have chronic insomnia, you should consult a specialist. I go to Apollo for my health issues, and their doctors helped me fix my sleep cycle with proper therapy rather than temporary fixes.

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Sanjay Bhatia Sanjay Bhatia Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

At my age, even walking up the stairs makes me sleepy! But yes, biologically it releases tension and helps you relax. It's much safer than popping a sleeping pill, that's for sure.

Saraswathi Amma Saraswathi Amma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

For good sleep, a warm cup of milk with turmeric or practicing deep breathing before bed is very beneficial for the mind. But if your sleeplessness is due to deep anxiety or physical pain, please do not ignore it and consult a doctor.

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Aman Verma Aman Verma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I usually do this when I can't sleep at night and it does help me pass out quickly. But sometimes I worry if relying on it too much is bad for my natural sleep cycle? Does anyone else feel the same way?

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