WWU - Under the Covers: The Intimate Science of Sleep & Love with Dr. Wendy Troxel
Unlocking Healthspan
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59m
Sleep is one of the most intimate and most overlooked dimensions of every relationship. Join Dr. Wendy Troxel internationally recognized couples’ sleep expert, two-time TEDx speaker with over 2.6 million views, and author of Sharing the Covers: Every Couple’s Guide to Better Sleep for a candid, science-meets-bedroom exploration of how the way we sleep together shapes passion, partnership, and overall well being.
This myth-busting talk pulls back the sheets on the hidden ties between sleep, sex, and connection. Dr. Troxel dismantles the old divide between “sleep life” and “sex life,” showing how rest fuels desire, mood, communication, and resilience. She tackles common struggles snoring, mismatched schedules, and the rising trend of “sleep divorce” with humor, science, and zero shame.
You’ll walk away with bold, science-backed strategies to design your own couple’s sleep routine whether you’re blanket wrestlers, night owl/early bird duos, or simply craving more energy, intimacy, and joy.
Redefine what it means to share a bed. Discover how prioritizing rest can reignite passion, deepen trust, and transform your nights together into the ultimate act of relationship care.
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