He snores, he pulls the quilt, he takes up all the space. But your companion is more useful than you think for your sleep and your health. Sharing the marital bed, rather than having a separate bedroom, is recommended by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh in the United States. Sleeping near someone would be beneficial for your health and allow you to live longer.
More exactly, sleeping two provides a feeling of security that would lower cortisol, the stress hormone, scientists explain. However, prolonged periods of intense stress increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and depression.
Sleeping together would therefore offer real protection against stress and related illnesses.
Another benefit of not sleeping alone, the company of a man boosts the secretion of oxytocyne, the famous hormone born from feelings of trust and love. Sex, cuddling and pillow talk all help release this hormone, says Dr David Hamilton, who has written a book on the role of oxytocin in health. “Making love is one of the safest ways to produce oocyctocyne, such as sleeping in contact with someone or feeling good with your partner in bed.”
Several studies have shown an impact of oxytocin on blood pressure and heart rate.
Yes, but what if we have difficulty falling asleep because of him? However, even if the man is known to be more fidgety in bed than the woman, his comforting presence ensures better quality sleep than if she chooses to sleep alone, guarantees the researchers.
However, sometimes sleep problems make the sharing of the marital bed unbearable. And some couples make the decision to sleep separately for better to end up under the duvet.
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