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Sleeping well as a couple is more important to a relationship than you might realise. When you don’t sleep well, your brain’s ability to do things efficiently, or at all, is compromised. This can even impact usual day-to-day activities like conversations with your partner, social outings, or remembering to put the bins out. When one or either of you don’t sleep well, all the small things that help a relationship run smoothly are more or less decimated by the lack of sleep.
A great night’s sleep is essential for our health and wellbeing. With the vast majority of those using sleep aids reporting that they have helped them sleep better, Brits should pay more attention to their specific needs when it comes to sleep. Making a few small adjustments, such as refreshing your mattress or simply buying some new pillows, can have a significant impact on the quality of your sleep.
With Valentine’s Day dedicated to celebrating your partner and the love that you share, Duvalay has a range of tips and expert advice to help you get a better night’s sleep as a couple.
We often use the time when we first get into bed to catch up with our partner on how their day has been. However, this isn’t always a great idea, especially if you both work on different clocks, for example, one is a night owl and the other an early riser.
It also can affect your sleep if you’ve had a bad day and are bringing up stressful incidents just before you are trying to sleep. Instead, try to carve out another time in your evening, perhaps when you sit down to eat your evening meal, or when you first both get in from work. This ensures that your bedtime is calm and free of conversations that spark stress – helping you both to drift off to sleep much easier.
A routine is important for couples because it can help you both sleep better and feel less stressed. Having a regular bedtime schedule will ensure that neither of you have to sacrifice your own sleep by disturbing each other with different bedtimes.
We understand that sticking to a schedule isn't always easy due to other life commitments, but when it comes down to it, having an established routine will make life easier for both of you - and that's something we can all agree on!
Snoring can be an issue, and one that can keep your partner awake at night. There are some remedies you can try, such as switching the position you sleep in, losing weight, avoiding alcohol, and practicing a good sleep hygiene.
It is also recommended you change your pillows every couple of years. Allergens in your bedroom and in your pillow may contribute to snoring as dust mites that accumulate in pillows and can cause allergic reactions that can lead to snoring. If you are looking to replace your pillow, Duvalay has a range of pillows that feature their uniquely designed memory foam, including the double-depth Deluxe Pillow that provides substantial neck support with several customers reporting that the pillow helped reduce snoring to help with a more restful night's sleep (and in turn a happier, undisturbed partner).
If you're like most people, your phone is the last thing you check before turning in for the night. But while you may think that scrolling through Instagram or checking your emails will help you fall asleep faster, it actually has the opposite effect.
"It's important to avoid looking at your phone right before bed," says Lea Grover-Webb, PhD, a clinical psychologist and sleep expert. "The light from these devices can suppress melatonin production (the hormone that helps regulate our circadian rhythm) and make it harder for us to nod off."
Most modern devices now feature a 'do not disturb' mode. We recommend utilising this when you get into bed so you're not tempted to check your phone when a notification pops up. This ensures one person isn't kept awake by the others device.
On average you should look to replace your mattress every 6-8 years, and a mattress topper every 3-5 years - there are a significant number of us who hang on to ours for longer than this.
Research has shown that an uncomfortable mattress can rob you of about an hour’s sleep every night, which can add up to over 15 days a year. This isn’t helpful to maintaining a happy relationship or just generally feeling refreshed enough to tackle the day ahead.
If you think it is time to replace your current mattress and that it could help you and your partner have a better night’s sleep, Duvalay sell several collections of mattresses, all with different features and price points, both for the home but also your leisure vehicle.
It might be that your mattress is new enough but not quite as comfortable as you first hoped. A mattress topper is a great in-between, and breathes life into tired mattresses, making it more comfortable.
After years of sleeping, you’ll know what works for you and what doesn’t. Don’t be scared to speak up and communicate to your partner about what is and isn’t working for you in getting a good night’s sleep.
It might be that you have to work together to find a middle ground that works for both of you. The key word here is compromise!
