Have you ever held a conversation while you slept? It’s more likely than you think. Whether it’s a stray chuckle, a word or two, or a full monologue a la Hamlet Act 3 Scene 1, somniloquy – aka talking in your sleep – is extremely common.

But why does it happen? And is it dangerous? Most importantly, can a jealous lover use it to extract information about your past relationships and how you truly feel about them now, like in that one movie you saw?

Well, truth is, we’re not exactly sure about a lot of it.

What causes sleep talking?

In most cases, there’s no precise cause of sleep talking. It’s just one of those weird things that the body does sometimes, like hiccupping or pee shivers .

If you’ve been told you’re a chatty snoozer, though, don’t worry – you’re not alone. In fact, you’r

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