June 8, 2022-Pam Johnson
Are You a Hot Sleeper?
Do you often throw the duvet covers off at night because you wake up sweaty? Does it take you a while to cool down before you can even get to sleep? If the answer to [...]
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Sleeping with Partners
Sleeping alongside your partner can bring a raft of benefits such as longer and better sleep, improved mental health and a 10% increase in REM sleep. But, it seems that sometimes our partners have a negative impact.
Sharing a Bed
79% of Brits in a relationship sleep in the same bed, but if we look at over 60s, 27% prefer to sleep separately. Again, we see a gender divide with 41% of women preferring to sleep alone compared to 33% of men.
Sleeping With a Partner
Direct Line found that over 30m Brits who share a bed with their partner struggle to sleep. 32% of respondents say that their partner’s snoring disrupts them, and 21% blame their sleep schedule or lifestyle as the cause. 55% of those would consider a ‘sleep separation’.
Similarly, a 2022 survey by MyVitamins found that 57% of Brits report being too hot as the main reason for not sleeping.
Snoring
The British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association suggests that 41.5% of Brits snore, with men 2.3 times more likely to snore than women.
The Scandinavian Sleep Method
All the rage on TikTok, the Scandinavian Sleep Method is gaining popularity here too. In simple terms, both partners sleep in the same bed but have separate duvets.
We don’t know how many British couples have adopted the practice, but the original video from Swedish influencer Cecilia Blomdahl has received over 1.7 million views and 188,400 likes.
Will you try it tonight?
Sleeping with Pets
Regardless of whether you’re a dog or cat person, it seems we’re happy to let our furry friends share our beds.
49% of pet owners let them in, with 29% doing so regularly and 20% allowing it sometimes.
Interestingly, although more women prefer to sleep away from their partner, the sentiment doesn’t extend to our four-legged friends and 55% of women are likely to invite pets into bed compared to 43% of men.
Many people sleep with their pets believing that it helps them to relax, feel more secure and to sleep better. Research evidence suggests that people who share their beds with a canine companion or a feline friend take longer to fall asleep, have more disturbed sleep during the night, and are more likely to wake up tired.
Dr Sophie Bostock, our resident sleep expert
Sleep Style
Figures vary, but on any night we can expect between 20% and 25% of Brits to sleep naked, and between around 25% and 30% opting for just underwear.
Pyjamas still reign supreme, with around 47% sleeping in their PJs, either with or without underwear, and 12% sleeping in ‘something else’ like a T-shirt. In all cases, men are more likely to sleep naked, while women tend to prefer wearing something.
Figures vary, but on any night we can expect between 20% and 25% of Brits to sleep naked, and between around 25% and 30% opting for just underwear.
Pyjamas still reign supreme, with around 47% sleeping in their PJs, either with or without underwear, and 12% sleeping in ‘something else’ like a T-shirt. In all cases, men are more likely to sleep naked, while women tend to prefer wearing something.
What do you usually sleep in?
According to a YouGov survey, there's almost an even split across the board of respondents reporting that they sleep in PJs with underwear, PJs without underwear, just underwear, or in their birthday suits.
But when we break this down by gender, we find that men are more likely to sleep in just their underwear (32%) or naked (25%), while women are much more likely to sleep in PJs with underwear (31%) or without underwear (29%).
February 13, 2024-Rachel Marshall
The Unseen Advantages of Solo Sleep: Why Sleeping Alone is No Bad Thing
Sleeping alone is so often associated with feelings of loneliness or isolation, but did you know that there are actually several benefits to embracing solo slumber? In this article, we will explore the concept of sleeping alone. We’ll also delve into the health and wellness benefits, along with the practical perks of sleeping solo. Read on [...]
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March 7, 2022-Dr Sophie Bostock
What Can I Do If My Child Keeps Getting Into My Bed At Night?
Some parents make a choice to sleep with their child in the same bed. If co-sleeping is your choice, so-called lifestyle co-sleeping, there is no reason to make a change. There is no set age a child must sleep in their own bed, and there are different norms in different cultures, but most children are [...]
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August 17, 2022-Pam Johnson
How to Get Used to Sleeping Next to Someone
Adjusting to life sharing a bed when you've been sleeping solo for a while isn't all that easy to do. Here, we share our top tips to help ensure your transition runs smoothly.
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August 10, 2022-Rachel Marshall
National Dog Day: The Breeds Most Likely To Take Over The Bed
Header image credit: https://www.poochandpineapple.com/ To celebrate National Dog Day this year, we decided to ask Britain about how much space their dog takes up on the bed – if and when they’re lucky enough to be allowed in! After asking one thousand Brits, our data revealed the top ten dog breeds renowned for taking over the human [...]
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