I have sexsomnia – it’s like sleep walking for sex acts and it’s led to some very embarrassing overnight visits

SEXOMNIA is a condition akin to sleep walking but performing sex acts.

The largely unknown disorder can lead to embarrassing overnight visits.

Sexomnia is a rare condition akin to sleep walking but for sex acts

Sexomnia is a rare sleep disorder resulting in a variety of behaviors.

People with the condition have been known to masturbate, make sexual vocalizations, touch a partner, and even experience spontaneous orgasm – all while sleeping.

Some even initiate intercourse with a partner.

In a study conducted in 2017, only 17 cases were reported out of 16,000 studied patients.

That same study also found that in 47 percent of patients, there was a history of sleepwalking and/or night terrors.

Most people suffering from the condition won’t remember anything they did or said during the night upon waking up.

Some sexomniacs might also wake up feeling confused.

One woman, Morgan Mandriota, told Well+Good she had an episode at a friend’s house – but had no idea anything had occurred.

While staying with a friend, Mandriota was moaning so loudly in her sleep, it woke up her friend’s entire family – leading them to believe Mandriota and her friend were having sex.

The woman woke up the next day with no clue anything had occured.

It wasn’t until the next evening when her friend texted her that Mandriota had any idea she had been making noises.

Research indicates that a variety of factors can contribute to the condition, including stress, lack of sleep, and even exhaustion.

Some sexomniacs experience the effects of the disorder more often than others. Mandriota, for example, says in Well+Good she wakes up masturbating a few times each month.

While the condition is incredibly rare, it can be managed.

Open communication is essential, as consent can become an issue for partners of sexomniacs.

Some partners may need to sleep in separate beds or rooms depending upon the frequency of the sexomniac experiences.

Therapy is another option for helping to manage the disorder.

In some cases, medication can help, especially if there are underlying issues.

If you’re concerned or are experiencing symptoms of sexomnia, talk to your doctor.