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Sleep expert claims couples should be sleeping in separate beds

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

07:03 16 Jun 2022


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So, who is taking the couch?

A health expert is shocking people by recommending that couples sleep in separate beds as opposed to sharing a king-sized bed together.

Dr Karan Rajan is an NHS surgeon and lecturer at the University of Sunderland who has explained in a recent video why every couple should sleep apart.

The clash of different sleep cycles coupled with all the noises and disruptions another person can cause is potentially devastating to getting a good night's sleep.

Even if one person is getting a good night's sleep, it's no guarantee that their partner isn't suffering through sleepless nights.

The real benefits of sleep come from falling into the deepest state, which Dr Rajan warns may not be possible to reach if you've got a partner right next to you making noise and moving.

Even the heat of another person in your bed can stop you from getting the hours of deep sleep you need to properly rest and recharge.

In the post Dr Rajan says: "One of the triggers you need to be able to fall asleep is the drop in core body temperature.

One person commented: "Million percent agree to this, I sleep so much better when my partner isn’t there!"

Another added: "My husband and I have totally different sleep schedules and styles, we have slept separately for eight years, love it!"

Someone else offered their own solution describing sleeping with 'separate duvets' as a 'game changer'.


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