Early in 2006, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) released the results of a poll which highlighted the far reaching consequences of sleep problems. Not only does lack of restful sleep impact productivity in the workplace, cause public and industrial safety issues and lead to increases in general health problems, but it also reaches into the most intimate spheres of our life: sexual activity.

Too sleepy or tired for sex? Sounds absurd? Not really. It doesn’t take a huge leap in logic to see that if your days are full of stress, on the job or at home, that when night time comes you might simply want to regenerate and save those intimate moments for when both you and your partner are really in the mood. Most people would probably agree with that, but what if sleeping problems make finding that special time harder and harder to do.

The results are easy to predict. An important part of your life and your relationship is missing and that simply adds to the stress levels. Potentially devastating to a relationship is when only one of the partners is affected and the other begins to seek alternatives. The fall out from this impacts not only the spouses or partners but also other family members as well.

Some people turn to over-the-counter drugs and they may be effective, but not usually for longer periods of time. Others seek psychological or psychiatric counseling and find solutions there. If the problem is bad enough, medical advice may be sought. But sometimes the answer is much simpler and much easier.

Here are some common tips to increase your likelihood of getting a good night’s sleep:

• Keep the bedroom free of noise and disruptions like phones and TV

• Use the bed only for sleeping and sex, don’t work in bed

• Don’t eat, drink alcohol or smoke for 2 or 3 hours before you go to bed

• Get some exercise earlier in the day

• Develop sleep rituals to let your body know it’s time to unwind and relax

• Try reading or listening to a relaxation tape at bedtime

Relaxation and sleep aid music or sounds are some of the most effective, non-drug remedies on the market today. And the sufferer has thousands to choose from so the problem is not whether they are available, but how to choose from the vast selection.

Once you have chosen your sound or music sleep aid, you are still faced with how to listen to it comfortably all night and without disturbing someone else sleeping nearby. The Sleepsonic™ Headphones in a Pillow is a patent-pending digital stereo sound delivery system that meets both these needs. By housing high-quality, digital stereo speakers in a comfortable pillow with its own volume control, you are guaranteed a comfortable discrete listening experience.

Learn more here about “Headphones in a Pillow” and discover how to Get a good night’s sleep