– 54% of Brits admit to doing the sleeping habit that ignores the nation most – snoring
More than half of Brits admit they’re guilty of the most annoying sleeping habit in the UK, research finds.
A new study of 2,000 UK adults, conducted by affordable luxury homeware specialists DUSK, delved into the bed sharing woes of the nation.
According to the research, snoring is the most annoying sleeping habit overall, with 67% of Brits considering it irritating when sharing a bed with someone.
Snoring is even more of a bugbear for British women, with a staggering 76% resenting this habit.
Moreover, 31% of Brits say that their sleep is currently being negatively impacted by their partner snoring.
However, despite snoring being such a loathed bedtime behaviour, 54% of Brits have been told they snore while they sleep.
So, to help, the experts at DUSK have shared simple tips for to reduce snoring for those who might be more prone:
1. Sleep on your side
A tried-and-true trick, sleeping on your side is one of the easiest ways to minimise snoring. This is because when positioning yourself on your side, you help keep your airways open, which will reduce snoring while asleep.
If you typically fall asleep on your front or back, then you can actually train your body to sleep more naturally on your side. All you need to do is tactically place pillows around your body when in your side sleeping position. This helps stop you shifting too much in your sleep or turning over onto your back.
2. Use firm, elevated pillows
Although some people find it more comfortable to sleep with their head resting flat on the bed, snoring sleeper should aim to tilt their head higher.
By elevating your head by just a couple inches, you prevent your tongue from blocking your throat and you make it easier for your sinuses to drain (two common causes of snoring!). In general, try using firmer pillows – or two flatter pillows at the same time – to give your partner some peace.
3. Aid allergies
For many people, snoring is caused (or at least worsened) by allergies to irritants, such as pollen and dust.
So, make sure you’re taking the necessary steps to avoid allergens in your sleeping space. This includes washing your bedsheets at least every other week, vacuuming your mattress once a week, showering before you get into bed, and using natural dust repellents while cleaning.
To find out more about Brits’ bed sharing woes, visit the DUSK website. To shop affordable luxury bed linen, check out DUSK’s bedding range.
