Has sleep apnea affected your romantic relationship?

I defeinitly know where you are coming from. It is not a chick magnet thats for sure... I do not know how my wife can find it appealing... she probably doesn't. I have started to snore again she said, even with my CPAP machine on, which is causing her to have difficulty sleeping. She said it is not as loud as it is when I do not wear the machine, but still it is irritating her. I googled it and it seems for most people with sleep apnea, the CPAP machine ends the snoring; however, for a small percentage snoring may still exist. Glad to know I am that small percentage.

@monicashusband @CAkid78 The CPAP is definitely not the most mood-setting thing ever, that's for sure! 😂 But overall my wife prefers it over my snoring and her restless nights any day. It may be a bit less "romantic" but we try to plan out our "intimate" moments together beforehand so that the CPAP doesn't make an appearance.

Starting a new relationship it is very hard to talk about this as it can be a mood killer.My last relationship did not use it for over a year when I was with him maybe jeopardizing my health at the time

My boyfriend and I both have sleep apnea and use the cpap machines.  To be intimate you really don’t have to plan just take it off when you ilare intimate and after that pit it back on and continue to sleep the rest of the night 

@kat212 Yes of course. Can you imagine wearing it during? 😂😂😂

I think for me the conditions behind my sleep apnea (COPD and emphysema) have had more of an impact. But the fatigue I have from not sleeping well does make me grumpy sometimes and sometimes unfortunately I think it comes out on my wife. I'm working on it, and hopefully as time goes on and I get more used to the CPAP and get it adjusted to the right levels that'll improve

Hi everyone,

While the machine helps with snoring and sleep quality, it can definitely create awkward moments when it comes to being spontaneous or romantic.

Has anyone else faced similar dilemmas with their partner? How has sleep apnea or using a CPAP affected your relationship? Do you have any tips for restoring closeness and intimacy?

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It would be really helpful to hear how others have navigated this! Let’s talk about ways to manage both our health and our relationships. 💬

Looking forward to your thoughts!

Somya from the Carenity team 🌼

Unless she is into Darth Vader fantasies there is little doubt it’s a mood killer but at our age that type of physical activity is all but gone anyway I make sure the air from my mask isn’t blowing her direction but since I been on my ASV machine snoring is but a memory I have no idea now she tolerated my monumental snoring since she snores now days and I struggle to sleep some nights and her volume is minimal compared to how loud I used to be

Hi monicashusband,I can totally relate to what you’re going through. The CPAP machine is definitely a game-changer for our sleep, but it does add some challenges when it comes to intimacy. My partner and I have faced similar frustrations. We’ve found that communication is key. Planning our intimate moments when the CPAP isn’t in use helps us maintain that connection.Sometimes, I’ll turn off the machine briefly during those moments, but I make sure to put it back on afterward to ensure a good night's sleep for both of us. It’s all about finding that balance between taking care of our health and keeping the romance alive.Have you tried any specific strategies to navigate these situations? I’d love to hear what works for you!