The diagnosis of sleep apnea may lead to concerns about how the CPAP treatment will impact you and your bed partner. There may even be frustration thinking CPAP therapy will hinder your love life and detract from intimacy. But the truth is, research spanning several years, has determined CPAP therapy can profoundly boost libido and reduce issues of erectile dysfunction. In fact, 10-60% of untreated sleep apnea in male patients develop erectile dysfunction due to the reduced oxygen and blood flow. In both men and women and enhanced libido is possible after CPAP therapy due to the improved energy level, mood, and alterations in sexual hormone levels. CPAP therapy may even bring you and your partner back together in the same bed, as it can resolve loud, disruptive snoring that may have kept you sleeping apart. So don’t be afraid to enjoy this Valentines with your partner and your CPAP!
