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What is the best sleep position?

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henry04705
henry04705

for as long as I can remember I've always slept on my right, but I don't know what is best for sleep.

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  • lily65668
    lily65668 henry04705

    Posted

    Henry, you're over-thinking this just a tiny bit!wink

    It doesn't matter at all what position you sleep in. And in any case, it's guaranteed that you don't always sleep on your right side. What you mean is that you always fall asleep on your right side, and usually wake up on that side. We all change positions regularly throughout the night, at least during the non-dreaming phases of our sleep. If you'd really stayed on one side without moving all night you'd develop pressure sores, even at your age!

  • michelle40250
    michelle40250 henry04705

    Posted

    I personally sleep on my left with plenty of pillows for comfort. You can a read a book or magazine before settling down. I do this regularly it relaxes me.
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