MRProduction / Shutterstock Sexsomnia is when an individual gropes their partner and/or tries to have sex with them in a state of sleep. Although it’s not unheard of, sexsomnia is a relatively rare occurrence. According to sleepeducation.org , research shows that eight percent of 832 people who filled out a sleep questionnaire reported symptoms of sexsomina—which includes fondling or rubbing , masturbating , pelvic thrusting, moaning , and sexual intercourse. While sexsomnia may sound like something to joke about, it can cause embarrassment for the person who suffers from it and fear and resentment from their partner, according to Tom Murray, Ph.D ., L.M.F.T., L.P.C.S., of the American Association of Sexuality Educators , and Counselors Certified Sex Therapist, from Greensboro, NC. During a sexsomnia episode, men are more likely to engage in fondling their partners or trying to have intercourse with them. On the other hand, women usually engage in masturbation or
