Some listeners claim that they choose the right side as a way to "protect" their significant other. When sleeping, they choose the side that is closest to the door. In the event of a home invasion, the man would be able to put himself between his partner and the attacker.
Overall, more Americans sleep on the right side of the bed than the left (while lying down), with more men than women preferring this side (58% vs. 50%)
Chances are that you sleep on the same side of the bed each night, whether it's the side closest to the door so you can get up if your kids need you or the side furthest from the window to avoid the streetlight shining in your eyes.
Research reveals more women prefer to sleep on the left side of the bed than the right - and the reason why is super cute. There's almost an unspoken mutual agreement between couples about which side of the bed they each sleep on, right?
According to Ayurveda, the couple should sleep on the left side, this will ensure the overall well-being of the couple. Sleeping in this direction can help boost circulation, improve breathing, and help minimize the pressure on the heart.
Positioning your bed in line with the door is the worst possible position, according to the principles of Feng shui. People who practice Feng shui call it the 'dead man's position' or the 'coffin position' because the feet or head face the door and resemble how we carry the dead through open doors from the house.
Cultures around the world believe that it's bad luck to sleep with your feet facing the door. Perhaps this belief is best embodied in the practice of feng shui, the study of the interaction of energy between people and the objects in their environment.
Sleeping on your back.
By far, this is the most popular sleeping position and for most men, it's also the healthiest. A man sleeping his back is allowing his neck, head, and spine to rest in neutral positions. Ensure you have a quality pillow to keep your stomach below the esophagus.
Some listeners claim that they choose the right side as a way to "protect" their significant other. When sleeping, they choose the side that is closest to the door. In the event of a home invasion, the man would be able to put himself between his partner and the attacker.
Sleeping on your left side is thought to have the most benefits to your overall health. Still, either side can offer benefits in terms of sleep apnea and chronic lower back pain relief. You don't have to stick with one side the entire night. Feel free to start on your left side and see how your body feels.
According to a study of 3,000 adults conducted by Premier Inn, those who sleep on the left side of the bed wake up happier and better equipped for dealing with the stresses and pressures of daily life, whereas those sleeping on the right are likely to be grumpier and have a far more negative outlook.
Reduces Pressure on Hips
A leg pillow can keep your hips from twisting in the night. It can keep your knees neatly stacked on top of each other, preventing awkward spine curvature. This supports the natural alignment of your spine and reduces strain on your hips as you move in your sleep.
Sleeping naked is an easy way to keep your skin temperature down without changing the room's temperature. It also helps you to stay cool overall. This improves your sleep quality and makes you feel less tired.
Some common reasons couples sleep apart include snoring, restlessness, parasomnia, frequent trips to the bathroom, or incompatible sleep schedules.
If you catch yourself or other movements in the reflection it can be difficult for the brain to switch off and go to sleep. This can cause problems like “sleep paralysis” (also known as a hypnagogic hallucination), a condition which causes sufferers to feel as though they are between a sleeping and waking state.
People generally consider positioning a queen-sized, king-sized, or double bed against the center of a wall right opposite the entrance of the room. In this arrangement, the headboard is located right at the center of the space. This placement works well in a room with a square layout.
Commanding Position
You want your bed located so that when you're lying in bed, you can see the door to the bedroom. However, you don't want to be directly in line with the door either. A good rule of thumb for bedroom feng shui, is to place the bed diagonal from the door.
Italian beds are never placed with the bottom of the bed facing the bedroom door. This is because the dead are carried out feet first from the home, and the foot of the bed pointing towards an open door is bad omen. Placing hats on the bed is another old taboo, because it is supposed to bring bad luck.
When your bed is aligned with the door, it's also out of the “commanding position.” Ideally you want your bed in command, which means that you're in command of your life. This places you in the best position to receive positive energy, improving your success in the world.
Experts say that sleeping separately could be hugely beneficial to couples who are struggling with different sleeping patterns or sleep disorders that are keeping each other from having a good night's rest.
A 2019 study published in Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, showed among 165 participants (45 with diagnosed neurodegenerative disease, 120 controls) a supine sleep position (on back, head at body level) for more than 2 hours per night increased the risk of dementia by almost four times (3.7 times greater).
Apart from intimacy, couples often massage each other in bed. While this is romantic only in some instances, it is usually because you tend to develop aches and pains as you age. But thankfully, a hot oil massage from your boo has you feeling great in no time at all.
Guys subconsciously default to this position when they relax because they feel more at ease with their essential organs out of harm's way. “You could think of the hand there like insurance against a friend who might give them a nut jab or a kid who accidentally hits a ball at them,” says Van Edwards.