TRIGGER WARNING : TODAYS EPISODE WILL DICUSS TOPICS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND ASSULT LISTENER DISCREATION IS ADVISED!!!!!! Today's episode is focused on "Sleep sex" also known as "Sexsomnia" a rare parasomnia that causes an individual to have sex in their sleep. What causes this? can it be cured? What happens during an episode of sleep sex and where does the line of consent begin and end? Find out by listening to the full episode! Don't forget to leave a rating / SUBSCRIBE to the podcast to stay up to date and follow all of the socials! Check out my YouTube channel here : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHU2nEGbuSZjUqrrwKZ90g Resources & Links https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8340885/#:~:text=Sexsomnia, characterized by sexual behavior,associated obstructive sleep apnea1. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320448#_noHeaderPrefixedContent (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320448#_noHeaderPrefixedContent) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1978350/ References Court case: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-63116989 https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/oct/05/jade-mccrossen-nethercott-sue-cps-rape-case-dropped-sexsomnia (https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/oct/05/jade-mccrossen-nethercott-sue-cps-rape-case-dropped-sexsomnia) https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/rape-accused-who-claimed-sexsomnia-walks-free-from-court-3044905 (https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/rape-accused-who-claimed-sexsomnia-walks-free-from-court-3044905) https://jaapl.org/content/46/1/78 (https://jaapl.org/content/46/1/78) https://nypost.com/2018/02/25/accused-rapists-are-claiming-they-suffer-from-sexsomnia/ (https://nypost.com/2018/02/25/accused-rapists-are-claiming-they-suffer-from-sexsomnia/) https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/129821058/eight-years-jail-for-man-who-claimed-sexsomnia-made-him-rape-sleeping-woman (https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/129821058/eight-years-jail-for-man-who-claimed-sexsomnia-made-him-rape-sleeping-woman) https://academic.oup.com/milmed/article/188/1-2/e436/6209728 (https://academic.oup.com/milmed/article/188/1-2/e436/6209728) https://azdailysun.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/williams-man-gets-22-years-for-sexual-assault-after-jury-rejects-sexsomnia-argument/article_08fd4606-d593-11ed-9e70-df0b6c264605.html (https://azdailysun.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/williams-man-gets-22-years-for-sexual-assault-after-jury-rejects-sexsomnia-argument/article_08fd4606-d593-11ed-9e70-df0b6c264605.html) https://vancouversun.com/news/judge-rejects-sexsomnia-defence-and-convicts-vancouver-man-of-sexual-assault (https://vancouversun.com/news/judge-rejects-sexsomnia-defence-and-convicts-vancouver-man-of-sexual-assault) Youtube Links : Direct link to video : CBC INTERVIEW https://youtu.be/9q2Bjlk4Njg?si=iGqGq8EqdFOl412L Samantha Elizabeth (First hand experiance) https://youtu.be/livoKtnMwOk?si=kAdIpqz_L8uTdBVb WRTV - Story https://youtu.be/rdZQJWCMrG4?si=UJoRBJRNQiD16LbS

In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of sleepwalking. How can it become dangerous for those afflicted by it as well as those around them. Special Guest :Sage_The_Gray Of The Little Blue Cauldron RESOURCE : AASM.ORG sleepfoundation.org MayoClinic.com sleepeducation.org kidshealth.org

Let’s Talk Music : Specifically Rock/Metal Bands. Artist liberties, creativity with musical sound and who we think would be a great vocalist for Linkin Park and Horrible experiences on first dates.

BOUNUS Episode and a quick introduction to a guest speaker! As well as checking in and giving a quick update on what’s the hold up with the rest of season 2! Don’t worry its coming! Great things always take a little time.

In this episode we take a semi-deep dive into sleep Paralysis and it’s horrifying connection to Insomnia. What exactly is a Parasomnia? Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram : @Thecreativeinsomniac_Podcast & Twitter : @Cre8ivinsomniac We are now up and running on YouTube : The Creative Insomniac. Reference Links : Link #1. https://youtu.be/rYnVuJtDRqY Link # 2. https://youtu.be/jthU9G5PSho

Hey everyone!, I wanted to give you all an update on what happened to the rest of season one. I hope you can understand my reasoning for taking such a long mid season break. I wanna take this opportunity to express how important it is to take care your health above all things. I wanna say how much I appreciate everyone that continued to share and promote the podcast in my absence and I can’t wait to jump back into the swing of things and give you all the content you’ve been asking for! So please stay tuned! YouTube link : https://youtube.com/channel/UCOHU2nEGbuSZjUqrrwKZ90g I am also on Twitter @cre8ivinsomniac Instagram @thecreativeinsomniac_podcast

In this episode we take a look into the very horrific "Russian Sleep experiment" Fact or Fiction ? Have you ever heard of "The Sleeping Curse" ? Also known as Fatal Familia Insomnia. We take very deep dive into this very horrific genetic disorder that causes its unfortunate victims to die within the first 12-18 months after being diagnosed. Resources : https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6429/fatal-familial-insomnia Ricard Siagian - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BomKq... CNN - https://www.cnn.com/2017/09/19/health...• Dying to Sleep - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxjNa...• Neurology Journal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BxO6...• Webb Family on 60 Minutes Australia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zaz6...• Sonia and Eric on Charles River Labs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUlEO...

You asked, I answered! In this episode I answer as many of your questions as I can. You guys and Gals sent me voice messages, emails and slid into my DMs LOL Thank you for the overwhelming support! I will try to make this a recurring thing! Send me any questions you have via  TWITTER @CRE8TIVEINSOMNIAC  Instagram @Thecreativeinsomniac_podcast  Email @ [email protected] Youtube is also officially up and running @ The creative insomniac _vlogs

We take a look at the link between “Lucid Dreaming” and Insomnia. How has Lucid Dreams or Dreams in general contributed to the creative world.

In this episode we take a look how lack of sleep can cause conflict within your relationships professional or romantic.