Overall, every indicator that I have seen shows that sex can positively impact sleep by triggering the release of hormones like oxytocin and prolactin, which promote relaxation and sleepiness, and also by reducing levels of a primary stress hormone called cortisol.

What is sleep?  Sounds like a silly question, but in reality, it isn’t. While we know its crucial for health and cognitive function, we still don't fully understand why we sleep, the precise mechanisms of sleep, and the full extent of its impact on the brain and body.

Do you downplay your accomplishments, attributing them to luck or external factors? Do you constantly worry that you're not as capable as others perceive you to be? Have you ever felt like a fraud, waiting to be exposed? If any of this resonates, you might be experiencing imposter syndrome.

“…if someone offers you help, it’s not a declaration of your own insufficiency. It’s very much the opposite—a firm statement that you are worthy, valued, and will succeed.”