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It starts with two people, one blanketAnd two very different ideas about comfortable sleep temperatures. By midnight, one partner is hot and sweaty while the other is shivering.
sounds familiar? You are not alone.
many pairs Blanket or doublet, there is debate at night about the temperature and difference in the bedroom Sleep Habits. poor sleep and relationship Stress may follow.
So it’s no surprise that couples are “curious about”scandinavian “Sleep Method” is going viral on social media.
But what is it? And will it put an end to your nightly “doona drama,” as TikTok suggests?
What is the Scandinavian sleeping pattern?
This is a sleeping arrangement for couples who share the same bed. But instead of sharing a bed, each has his own blanket or doona.
This arrangement allows couples to continue sleeping together while meeting each person’s individual needs. This provides a balance between sleeping together and sleeping separately.
As the name suggests, it is considered popular in Scandinavian countries. This reflects the preferences of many couples who value both intimacy (sharing a bed) and individual sleep comfort (own blanket or doublet).
Now many couples from non-Scandinavian countries say that trying the Scandinavian sleep method has been a game-changer for their sleep.
Does it really work?
Most research on how couples sleep focuses on a broad range of factors. These include the sleeping environment (whether safe, quiet or dark), temperature and routine, not least whether couples share blankets.
It is difficult to verify whether the Scandinavian sleep method is scientifically valid, especially in the absence of research testing “two blankets versus one blanket”.
However, there are several aspects of this method that align with healthy sleep practices. So there is reasonable evidence to suggest that it may reduce sleep disturbances caused by sharing a blanket with your partner.
I’m hot, you’re cold
The body’s internal clock manages the daily rhythm in core body temperature, which drops while you sleep. And different bedding materials can affect your sleep by affecting your skin and body temperature.
For example, different types of fiber may affect how quickly you fall asleep or how deep a sleep you get. Blankets that are too warm and raise your body temperature can also affect your sleep.
But nighttime body temperature patterns can vary depending on age, body composition, hormones and whether you are a morning or evening person. These contribute to whether you’re a hot or cold sleep, and may explain why you need different types of bedding to your partner.
Hot sleepers generally prefer light, breathable clothing, while cold sleepers prefer heavy, insulating clothing that traps heat.
Individuals may prefer different bedding for other reasons as well. Someone with increased sensory awareness or skin sensitivity may prefer more natural, smoother fibers. Or they may opt for a weighted blanket to provide a calming effect that helps reduce anxiety or sensory processing problems.
With the Scandinavian sleeping method, each person can choose the type of bed that best suits them.
my feet are cold
for male and female bed partnerGender differences in core body temperature patterns at night can cause one person to shiver while another person sweats under the same covers.
Women’s hands and feet often have a lower skin temperature because their body prefers to keep its internal organs warm. This may explain why women like to keep their hands and feet hidden under blankets or blankets, while their male partners are happy to have their hands and feet out.
Women may also reach their minimum body temperature at night earlier than men. As women age and enter menopause, they may experience hot flashes and night sweats, which often disrupt sleep.
These differences in temperature regulation mean that men and women usually have different preferences for the ideal temperature for sleep.
I was almost asleep!
If you have insomnia, your partner’s noise or movement may disturb your sleep. Your partner’s influence on the sleep environment can also disrupt your sleep — whether they watch TV or use their phones in bed, or if they sleep with the lights on.
About the authors
Yaqut Fatima is Professor of Sleep Health at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Danielle Wilson is a research fellow and sleep scientist at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Nisreen Aouira is a Research Program Manager, Let’s Yarn About Sleep, Thompson Institute at the University of the Sunshine Coast. This article is republished from Conversation Under Creative Commons license. read the Original article.
Female partners report being more bothered by their male partner’s actions than the other way around.
So separate bedding can help reduce disruption to one’s sleep when partners go to bed and wake up at different times. And since each person has his own bed, this will also avoid the disturbed sleep that occurs when one person “takes the blanket off.”
What is the decision?
For couples who get little sleep because of conflicting rest needs — whether it’s cuddling in a blanket, different temperature preferences, restlessness, or an inaccurate sleep schedule — the Scandinavian sleep method appears to offer a practical and affordable solution.
This allows you to manage your microclimate to suit your body’s needs.
But sleeping with separate blankets or blankets makes it harder to make the bed and more difficult to cuddle while sleeping. Unless you have a queen-size or larger bed, they may find it difficult to balance on the bed without slipping at all.
While the Scandinavian sleep method seems promising, it’s certainly not a game-changer. Until there is research evidence, this should be considered a practical “sleep hygiene hack” rather than a scientifically tested sleep method.