What is Sexsomnia?
Can you imagine a person having sex while asleep? It's possible for people with a sleep disorder called sexsomnia.
Sexsomnia (also called sleep sex) is a type of parasomnia - an unusual behavior that happens during sleep. Sexsomniacs might masturbate or fondle a partner while asleep. Some even have oral sex or intercourse without waking up. Most of the time, they have no recollection of these events.
The condition can be troublesome - and even dangerous - for partners and others in the household. Sleep deprivation and anxiety are common. There have also been cases of sexual assault and rape during episodes of sexsomnia.
In our latest blog post, we take a closer look at sexsomnia, its risk factors, and ways to handle it. Click here to learn more.
Prostate Cancer Could Be Linked to Common STI
Scientists have found a possible connection between prostate cancer and trichomoniasis, a sexually-transmitted infection (STI).
Trichomoniasis is caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis (shown above). The scientists discovered that this parasite secretes a protein that acts much like a certain human protein. The proteins could help prostate cancer cells grow.
This doesn't mean that trichomoniasis causes prostate cancer or that prostate cancer is a sexually-transmitted disease. However, future research may explore this angle further.
Please click here for more information about this study and about trichomoniasis, including its symptoms, its treatment, and how it spreads.
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