. While it seems very romantic to share a bed with your partner and have those crucial resting hours together, it may not always be beneficial. In fact, in my relationship, we didn’t sleep well together until we started..." /> . While it seems very romantic to share a bed with your partner and have those crucial resting hours together, it may not always be beneficial. In fact, in my relationship, we didn’t sleep well together until we started..." /> . While it seems very romantic to share a bed with your partner and have those crucial resting hours together, it may not always be beneficial. In fact, in my relationship, we didn’t sleep well together until we started..." />
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Sleeping Next To Your Partner Can Have A Real Impact On Your Sleep

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12.02.2026

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While it seems very romantic to share a bed with your partner and have those crucial resting hours together, it may not always be beneficial.

In fact, in my relationship, we didn’t sleep well together until we started sleeping with separate duvets. Absolute game-changer.

We spoke with Dr Ritz Birah, Psychologist and Sleep Expert for Panda London to learn more about whether sleeping together actually improves sleep or if it can be detrimental to getting those essential zzz’s.

Does sleeping next to your partner improve your sleep?

Dr Birah shares that it can be beneficial for you but romance doesn’t really come into it, saying: “Differences in chronotype, movement during the night, snoring, temperature preferences or bedtime routines can disrupt sleep........

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