It is not a news flash that snoring is extremely annoying, especially to the one who lies there awake wondering if it will ever stop. Snoring disrupts sleep and when you are not rested, the desire to have sex is next to zero. Worse still, is that your chances of having sex diminish greatly when your partner gets up in the middle of the night and moves to another room in the house. They may even pick a room that is as far as possible away from you.

The primary cause of snoring is from breathing through your mouth instead of your nose. When you do, this air connects with the back of your throat, which then sends out vibrations. Those who have sleep apnea are often mouth breathers, but they also have other medical issues contributing to snoring. When a person with sleep apnea stops breathing during the night they will snore and cough trying to get air.

There are studies after studies that mention people who snore have worse sex lives than those who do not. Is it simply because of the snoring or the sheer fatigue that comes from being kept awake all night? Of course, if you are tired, then there is a high probability that you are also bickering with one another because little things will be irritating you. That will only add to the desire not to be intimate.

What are some causes of snoring?

Alcohol consumption

Sleeping pills

Overweight

Colds

Allergies

Smoking

Indulging in rich foods directly before sleeping

Some of the ways to overcome snoring and jumpstart your sexual health is:

If you suspect or your partner suspects that you may have sleep apnea, make an appointment with your medical health care professional. They will then make a referral for you to go to a sleep clinic. The clinic will then perform a study on you overnight and monitor your sleeping patterns. If you do show the symptoms of sleep apnea they will recommend that you start using a breathing machine. Now this may look a bit strange at first but it is not uncomfortable to wear. It will also allow you and your partner to get a night of rested sleep. So, if you have sleep apnea, give your partner a few nights of sleep and then you both will not bicker as much. After much needed rest, be ready to enjoy some needed sexual fulfillment.

You may snore if you have seasonal allergies or are allergic to items within your home. You may have tried over the counter remedies. If these medications do not work, then it is time to talk to you medical health care professional. Your doctor can recommend stronger allergy medication or possibly a nasal spray. Then you will be able to enjoy, as well as your partner, a good nights rest.

They also make now over-the-counter “breathe right strips” that help to open the nasal passage and decrease snoring.

There are many options available and speaking to your health care provider will help you get what you need to clear up the snoring. Not being able to breathe properly cannot only ruin your sex life, but can also ruin your marriage. The marriage or relationship does not end simply because of the snoring, but it is like a domino effect. When you do not get enough sleep over a period of days, weeks, or months, your life begins to spin out of control. You are grumpy and tired. You do not want to function at home or work. You argue and complain because you are too tired to process the information of the day. If your partner even mentioned sex, you would probably explode at the thought. The world around you comes to a screeching halt, because of snoring. Therefore, do some research and try some snoring remedies and see if they work. Your partner will support you when they see you trying. When you find the remedy that works for you your entire life will tilt back into balance and you will realize what you have been missing when you and your partner connect on a sexual level again.

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