Welcome to episode 302 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to welcome Terry Cralle, MS, RN, to the podcast. In this episode, we discuss how sleep affects sex, knowing when it’s poor sleep that’s affecting your sex life and how regular sex can help with better sleep. Terry Cralle, MS, RN, is a Registered Nurse based in Washington, DC. She is certified in clinical sleep health and has co-authored two books on sleep; Snoozby and the Great Big Bedtime Battle (Rowe Publishing, 2015), the first nonfiction book directly messaging the benefits of sufficient sleep to young children and Sleeping Your Way to the Top (Sterling Publishing, 2016), the ultimate guide to success through sufficient sleep. As the cofounder of a four-bed sleep disorders center and a nationally recognized sleep health and wellness consultant, educator, advisor and advocate, Terry’s work in the field of sleep medicine has spanned over 25 years. Terry is a certified professional in healthcare quality and holds bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Nursing as well as a master’s degree in Healthcare Management. She serves on the Start School Later Board of Directors and is a spokesperson for the Better Sleep Council. Terry works with a variety of organizations throughout the U.S. and Europe to promote sleep health and wellness. In this episode, you will hear: How does sleep affect sex? Knowing when it’s poor sleep that’s affecting our sex lives Overcoming being in survival mode through lack of sleep How regular sex can help with sleep The importance of investing in a good bed / mattress for sleep Understanding that sleeping apart doesn’t mean your relationship is in a bad place When is it appropriate to go for a sleep study? Recommendations for couples to improve sleep together How you can make sleep your me time Find Terry Cralle Online https://www.terrycrallern.com Sex Quiz For Women https://oasis2care.com/sexquiz Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audioAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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