Skipping the Late Late Show

More research on the effects of insufficient sleep indicate that sleep deprivation is a much more serious problem than we've previously believed. A recent issue of Current Biology reported that it's more than learning, memory, and concentration that are impacted by a lack of sleep - there's also a huge increase in emotional reactivity due to a shutdown of the prefrontal lobes in the brain. That translates into distorted perceptions and exaggerated responses to negative experiences.

What that means is that shorting yourself on sleep creates more than sex-zapping fatigue. It means that you might be over-reacting to the little irritating things your partner does - which can also zap sexual interest.

Not getting enough sleep negatively impacts your body, your emotions, your mind, your relationships and your spirit. Remember that the next time you're tempted to tune into the Late Late Show.