3. Sleeping on Your Right Side – A Popular Yet Slightly Flawed Choice
This is a common go-to position and generally feels comfortable, but it’s not without its downsides:
- May worsen acid reflux for some
- Less efficient for lymphatic drainage
Still, with the right pillow and mattress to support your spine and neck, sleeping on your right side can be perfectly fine.
What Your Sleep Style May Suggest About Your Personality
While not scientifically proven, certain traits are loosely associated with sleep positions:
- Left side sleepers: Often calm and balanced, typically in their 40s or 50s
- Right side sleepers: Usually energetic and frequent caffeine drinkers
- Stomach sleepers: Tend to be anxious or prone to stress
- Back (starfish) sleepers: Often independent and early risers
These observations can be fun to consider—even if they’re more playful than factual.
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