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Definition of Sexsomnia

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Created: October 05, 2009

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Definition: One of the parasomnias occurring in non-REM sleep, it consists of sexual, sometimes violent, activity directed toward others while the individual committing the acts remains asleep. It is sometimes called sleep sex.
Also Known As: Sleep sex
Examples: He had sex with a woman while asleep and was diagnosed with sexsomnia.
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