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What Kind of Sleeper Are You?
As the most popular sleeping position, the majority of people find sleeping on their side the most comfortable way to sleep.
Side sleeping is gentler on your neck than sleeping on your stomach, and can be particularly beneficial for people who experience back pain, sleep apnea and snoring problems.
If you’re not sleeping on the correct pillow and mattress to adequately align your spine, side sleeping can lead to sore shoulders or
neck pain.
If your neck is straining upwards at all on your current pillow, try a thinner pillow. Likewise if you notice any compressing occurring in the space between your neck and shoulders, opt for a thicker pillow. Your neck should always stays aligned with your spine while you sleep, so if you’re unsure, ask your sleeping partner to take a look while laying on your pillow. The thickness of your pillow should match the distance between your neck and your shoulder, filling the space seamlessly and keeping your neck relatively straight.
Try placing a pillow between your knees to even out the alignment of your hips. This also easier on your knees!
It’s preferable to sleep on your left side rather than your right, as sleeping on the right places some pressure on your internal organs. This is especially true for pregnant women.
When it comes to side sleeping, it’s not a case of one size fits all. There are several ways we can sleep on our side.
The ‘foetal’ or ‘baby’ position is the most common sleeping position, with 41 per cent of people choosing to sleep in this side-on position where your knees are pulled up towards your body.
The foetal sleeping position is the least prone to disturbed or interrupted sleep, meaning you’re more likely to sleep soundly through the night. Experts recommend the foetal position is also the best for pregnant women, as it promotes circulation throughout the body and prevents the uterus from pressing against the liver.
WHAT IT SAYS ABOUT YOU
Those who sleep in the foetal position tend to have tough exteriors and sensitive interiors. This means they may be more cautious when getting to know new people, but are caring, sensitive and kind with those they get to know well.
The log is the second most popular sleeping position. If you’re a log sleeper you lie on the side with your legs extended out and your arms close to the body, sometimes with one tucked up under the pillow. This sleeping position keeps your neck and back in alignment, making it a great position for preventing and reducing back and neck pain.
WHAT IT SAYS ABOUT YOU
Log sleepers are generally trusting and easy-going. They tend to be quite sociable and open, and are able to get along quite easily with people from all walks of life.
Yearning Dreamers sleep in a similar fashion to log sleepers – on the side with legs stretched out, but with their arms stretched out in front of them.
WHAT IT SAYS ABOUT YOU
Yearning dreamers have an open, welcoming nature, and are known for thinking things through carefully and deliberately before making important decisions. Once you get to know them, yearning dreamers make for good, loyal friends.
We suggest using the medium or high profile Comfort Core inside the Etienne Height Adjustable Pillow if you’re a side sleeper. The pillow’s customisable height allows you to experiment with both heights at home to determine which works best for you and your body.