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The Ultimate Guide to Sleeping Positions for Couples

The Ultimate Guide to Sleeping Positions for Couples According to psychologists, how we sleep says a great deal about the state of our relationships. In fact, studies have shown that: 94% of couples who 10% of couples sleep apart 25% of couples argue in from one another to get a spend the night in contact with each other are happy with their relationship bed because they're kept awake by their partners good night's sleep How do you share a bed? According to sleep studies by relationship psychologist Corinne Sweet and Travelodge, these are the most common sleeping positions for couples: Liberty (27%) Cherish (23%) Pillow Talk (3%) Back to back without touching Back to back touching Face to face but not touching Lovers' Knot (8%) The Romantic (4%) Spooning (18%) Front to back touching One partner lying with head Face to face, legs intertwined for 10 minutes then couple separates to sleep and arm on other's chest The Lovers (2%) Superhero (3%) Miscellaneous Face to face with legs intertwined all night Lying in starfish position with partner hanging off bed Whatever makes them comfortable What it reveals about According to Corinne Sweet, each position speaks volumes about you as a couple: your relationship 1 Liberty 2 Cherish 3 Pillow Talk Connected and secure in This position shows a couple This position shows a need for intimacy and themselves, this position is relaxed and comfortable shows both closeness with each other - common in close communication in bed. and independence. new relationships. 4 Lovers' Knot 5 Spooning 6 The Romantic A compromise between intimacy and independence, allowing for the best of both worlds. A traditional position where one partner takes a protective stance Often seen in early relationships, this position represents vibrant, passionate or rekindled love. over the other. 7 The Lovers Superhero 9 Miscellaneous Romantic and intimate, One partner dominates the bed, while the other takes a secondary role. Comfort comes first – whether this position also shows a lack of independence you're together or apart, it just works. from each other. However you share a bed, getting good quality sleep is what matters most. Avoid difficult conversations Don't go to 1 sleep stressed before bedtime and try relaxing with a warm bath, quiet music or light yoga. If you're a night owl and they're an early bird, try to find a middle ground so you don't disturb each other. Stick to the same schedule Fix your 3 snoring problem Avoid sleeping on your back and see your doctor if snoring becomes problematic as it can be a sign of health issues. Steer clear of fizzy drinks, chocolate and any kind of 4 Avoid stimulants caffeine for at least 4 hours before you go to sleep. Sleep: MâttersCLUB POWERID BY Dreams THE www.dreams.co.uk/sleep-matters-club Sources Sher, L. 2010. Solutions for sharing a bed with your partner. abcnews.go.com The Sleep Council. 2012. Top sleep tips. sleepcouncil.org.uk Travelodge. 2012. Britons are turning their backs on their partners between the sheets. travelodge.co.uk Wallace, L. 2014. Dream date: research reveals what your sleeping position says about your relationship. sciencefestival.co.uk a O O This image is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International License - www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0

The Ultimate Guide to Sleeping Positions for Couples

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A visual look at the different sleeping positions couples use in bed and what it reveals about your relationship.

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