Do You and Your Partner Swap Sides in Bed: The Science of Sharing a Bed
Maintaining proper sleep hygiene is the key to a peaceful bedroom. Still, many people use their beds to eat, work, and argue. While arguments will vary for every couple, one of the most surprising topics is whether or not partners swap sides of the bed or stick with their side consistently. Here are some other ground rules you should follow to ensure your bedroom stays a sanctuary—not a battleground.
Can you take your tablet or phone to bed with you?
In short, the answer is no. These devices will prevent you from sleeping well, leading to racing thoughts and anxiety about work and other stressors. Many sleep doctors urge people to use an alarm clock that isn’t their smartphone to avoid the pitfall of checking your phone in the middle of the night.
Our phones are representative of our waking lives, and they also emit blue light (yes, even with the Night Shift setting) that impacts our light-sensitive eyes, spiking cortisol while preventing the release of melatonin. All of these things prevent you from sleeping, so stop scrolling and checking your email. Better yet, buy a proper alarm clock and keep that phone downstairs on silent when you go to bed!
