People Are Having Sex in Their Sleep… Here's Why

What sounds like a headline designed for shock value is actually a real, clinically documented sleep disorder.

In this episode, Dr. Ben Long breaks down the science behind parasomnias — a category of sleep disorders that includes sleepwalking, night terrors… and yes, sexsomnia.

But this conversation goes far beyond strange behaviors at night.

We dive into what sleep actually is, why your brain never truly "turns off," and how sleep deprivation begins to rewire your decision-making, emotional control, and long-term health.

You'll learn:

• What's actually happening in the brain during sleep
• Why you can wake up exhausted after 8 hours
• The difference between real sleep and being "knocked out"
• Why sleep medications don't fix the root problem
• How sleep impacts memory, learning, and behavior
• The connection between sleep, stress, and identity

Dr. Long also explores something most people never consider — the limits of science when it comes to consciousness, dreams, and the human experience.

This isn't just about sleep.
It's about control, awareness, and what's really happening beneath the surface of your life.

Dr. Ben Long is a sleep physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders including insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and parasomnias. With a background in pediatrics and ongoing theological studies, his work explores both the biological and philosophical dimensions of sleep.

Jake Giffin is an entrepreneur, coach, and podcast host focused on helping men build discipline, clarity, and purpose through biblical principles and psychological frameworks.

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