Sleep sex

'''Sexomnia''', also known as '''sleep sex''', is a distinct form of [[parasomnia]], or an abnormal activity that occurs while an individual is asleep. Sexsomnia is characterized by an individual engaging in [[Human sexual activity|sexual acts]] while in non-rapid eye movement ([[Non-rapid eye movement sleep|NREM]]) sleep. Sexual behaviors that result from sexsomnia are not to be mistaken with normal [[Nocturnality|nocturnal]] sexual behaviors, which do not occur during NREM sleep. Sexual behaviors that are viewed as normal during sleep and are accompanied by extensive research and documentation include [[nocturnal emission]]s, [[nocturnal penile tumescence|nocturnal erections]], and sleep [[orgasm]]s.

'''Sexsomnia''', also known as '''sleep sex''', is a distinct form of [[parasomnia]], or an abnormal activity that occurs while an individual is asleep. Sexsomnia is characterized by an individual engaging in [[Human sexual activity|sexual acts]] while in non-rapid eye movement ([[Non-rapid eye movement sleep|NREM]]) sleep. Sexual behaviors that result from sexsomnia are not to be mistaken with normal [[Nocturnality|nocturnal]] sexual behaviors, which do not occur during NREM sleep. Sexual behaviors that are viewed as normal during sleep and are accompanied by extensive research and documentation include [[nocturnal emission]]s, [[nocturnal penile tumescence|nocturnal erections]], and sleep [[orgasm]]s.

Sexsomnia can present in an individual with other pre-existing sleep-related disorders.

Sexsomnia can present in an individual with other pre-existing sleep-related disorders.