07 February 2024 , 19:00
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Before you ask your partner to sleep on the sofa, give this expert-approved hack a whirl.
Everyone's sleeping habits are slightly different, and trying to find a compromise with your partner over your routines can be a challenge. Maybe you're an early riser and your partner is more of a night owl, or they can only get to sleep with the radio gently playing, but you need complete silence to nod off.
For most issues, even if they have been the source of heated discussions, you will likely find some kind of workaround, and if you find the issue that you disagree with your partner the most over is just what the right sleeping temperature is for your bedroom, then this expert-recommended 'Nordic' inspired life hack is for you.
The expert from TEMPUR® - Thomas Høegh Reisenhus - has explained that if you and your partner are not exactly compatible when it comes to sleeping temperature, then there is a seriously easy fix.
"The optimal temperature for sleep is cooler than many people realise - around 18° Celsius – but the tricky thing when co-sleeping is that everyone's personal preference varies.
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"If you prefer to sleep in a warmer environment than your partner and find yourself getting too cold at night, make sure you have extra blankets you can easily pull on and off your side of the bed.
"Alternatively, opt for separate duvets. The cooler sleeper can have a higher tog duvet to keep them warm, whilst the warmer sleeper can use a sheet or light duvet that won’t cause them to overheat."
This two-duvet trick is something that's common in Scandinavian countries and it's even been shown in studies to ensure both parties enjoy more REM sleep and wake up less often in the night.
A proper night's sleep is crucial for emotional regulation and remaining focussed in the daytime, and according to the Sleep Foundation, "Healthy sleep requires more than just sleeping for a certain number of hours. Sleep quantity is important, but for sleep to be satisfying and refreshing, it must also be of high quality – that is, without interruptions that disrupt the sleep cycle."
If you find yourself waking up shivering, or sweating because the room is set to your partner's preferred temperature, then simply swap out your double duvet for two single duvets, of thickness that works best for each of you, to ensure an uninterrupted night's sleep and a more energised daytime.
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