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They say there are only two things you should do in bed: sleep and make love. But when pushed, most people pick sleep. A Good Housekeeping survey found that 85 percent of women would choose a good night’s sleep over an orgasm. For men, the numbers are smaller: 52 percent would trade sex for sleep.
This isn’t about a sudden loss of interest in sex. Instead, both men and women are sleeping worse at night than their parents and grandparents did. As a result, many people today share a single desire: a solid night’s rest.
What Researchers Discovered
The gap between male and female responses came from a survey of 1,800 people. The difference appears linked to women reporting poorer sleep quality than men.
Seventy-nine percent of participants said they have sleep issues, and on average they get one to two hours less sleep than they’d like.
While most respondents say they should ideally sleep at least eight hours a night, only 15 percent of women and 23 percent of men actually reach that total.
The study also included an in-depth look at British sleep habits and found a notable pattern in couples’ sleeping arrangements. About 9 percent of couples do not share a bed. Of those, 92 percent sleep in separate rooms, while 5 percent sleep on different beds in the same room.
Good Housekeeping reports that, because so many people struggle at night, Brits are increasingly turning to sleep aids: aromatherapy, herbal teas, dietary supplements, and sleep trackers, the Daily Mail says. Special mattresses and pillows that promise better rest are also popular — 80 percent of participants said they’d be willing to buy them. Seventy-two percent of participants had already spent money on sleep aids.
A British study from last year found that people who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer from insomnia.
