havn't had sex in over a week cos me and partner are so tired. northern england in winter is hell and the dark and cold is very depressing. I am working long hours at the moment as is he so any suggesitons for ways in which we can stay close and sexy feeling in the half hour we are both in the house together and able to stay awake would be appreciated!
how to stop being so damn tired
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sounds like the two of you need some time away together. Life is stressful, I know where you are coming from.
You only have 1/2 an hour together before you fall asleep..... damn, not alot of time to do much more than relaxe from your hard days work.
Wish I had an answer........ but you do need some more time together.
Good luck....... Im curious about the responses you will get. Might help me also
You only have 1/2 an hour together before you fall asleep..... damn, not alot of time to do much more than relaxe from your hard days work.
Wish I had an answer........ but you do need some more time together.
Good luck....... Im curious about the responses you will get. Might help me also
Weird Harold
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Grow lights!
Read up on SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder(?), on the net.
One of the treatments is "light boxes" which are very expensive. A possible alternative is "full spectrum laights" or "grow lights" -- Flourescent tubes that fit in regular flourescent light fixtures and emit a full spectrum light to make plants grow indoors. (You may be able to find some that fit standard incandescent light fixtures as well.) The light frequencies that plants need to grow are also those that help with SAD.
petrel said:
Read up on SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder(?), on the net.
One of the treatments is "light boxes" which are very expensive. A possible alternative is "full spectrum laights" or "grow lights" -- Flourescent tubes that fit in regular flourescent light fixtures and emit a full spectrum light to make plants grow indoors. (You may be able to find some that fit standard incandescent light fixtures as well.) The light frequencies that plants need to grow are also those that help with SAD.
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I too suffer from SAD. By the time February rolls around I could almost jump off a building. I found reasonably priced full spectrum bulbs at Wal mart believe it or not. GE makes a brand called Reveal that are full spectrum. You need to spend at least 20 minutes a day in front of them though for it to be really effective. I have one in my desk lamp. Since I spend at least 20 minutes a day answering email and such it works great. No troubles yet this year.
I also recently read that most people need 100 micrgrams or more of vitamin B12 to keep their energy level up. Also cited in the article was that women over 35 and men over 50 should have their thyroid tested if they find themselves unusually fatigued.
I also recently read that most people need 100 micrgrams or more of vitamin B12 to keep their energy level up. Also cited in the article was that women over 35 and men over 50 should have their thyroid tested if they find themselves unusually fatigued.
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You might think I'm a bit daft, but I am experiencing the same thing with my partner at the moment ( I have two jobs and I study and he works and is a training golfer etc) so I kind of know how you feel especially as I live in the same area.
The lights seem like a good idea, but bear in mind that if you are falling alseep it is probably because your body is tired and needs sleep.
I found that massages helped us to relax and feel sexy and we both found we slept better afterwards, i.e. I was going thru a pattern of falling asleep but not actually ridding myself of exhaustion etc.
If you are really desperate to stay awake for an extra hour or so, try tablets called pro-plus which you can get from chemists (No prescription), they are basically caffeine and sugar and they really wake you up (They're designed for people working shift hours). But be careful you don't rely on them two much.
If you have little time to spend together then make the most of it, something slow and sensual even a hot bath together might do the trick.
The lights seem like a good idea, but bear in mind that if you are falling alseep it is probably because your body is tired and needs sleep.
I found that massages helped us to relax and feel sexy and we both found we slept better afterwards, i.e. I was going thru a pattern of falling asleep but not actually ridding myself of exhaustion etc.
If you are really desperate to stay awake for an extra hour or so, try tablets called pro-plus which you can get from chemists (No prescription), they are basically caffeine and sugar and they really wake you up (They're designed for people working shift hours). But be careful you don't rely on them two much.
If you have little time to spend together then make the most of it, something slow and sensual even a hot bath together might do the trick.
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You also might want to try taking Vitamin D supplements. Exposure to sunlight is an important source of D since your body synthesizes it. Might help you out.
Also, try a shower together during that half hour, just something quick. Alternate hot and cold water, to wake you up for some playtime!
Also, try a shower together during that half hour, just something quick. Alternate hot and cold water, to wake you up for some playtime!
