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Poor sleep can be a factor in relationship breakdown.

Considering a sleep divorce? This Danish technique might just save your marriage

Couples who are not sleeping well have more anger and conflict in their relationships and worsened perceptions of relationship quality.

  • Lisa Martin

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Why women may feel they need more sleep than men

There are a few small differences between men and women that may help explain why some people can’t seem to feel energised – no matter how much sleep they get.

  • Lindsey Bever
Iif you are waking up with discomfort or stiffness, certain adjustments to your sleeping posture may help.

The sleeping position that might be to blame for your back pain

There is no “right” way to sleep, but some positions may cause more discomfort.

  • Amanda Schupak
Middle-of-the-night awakenings are the most common symptoms of insomnia. 

Five things to try next time you wake up at 3am

Sleep experts swear by the 4-7-8 breathing method. Here’s how to do it.

  • Anahad O’Connor
Did people sleep better when they worried less about sleep?

Is this the secret to getting a good night’s sleep?

I found it in an 18th-century literary classic, like all great ideas.

  • Richard Glover
The painting, The Bed, by Toulouse Lautrec.

‘I really want you to leave’: Is the post-sex sleepover dead?

Sleeping together – followed by actually sleeping together – has long been associated with intimacy. But this may be changing.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
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Sleep experts all stress the importance of trying to avoid over-analysing your sleep patterns.

What sleep experts do when they can’t fall asleep

Restless nights affect us all. These seven science-backed tips will help you get a good night’s snooze even when you’re struggling to doze off.

  • Courtney Thompson
Not being able to talk about sex openly is an obstacle many couples face.

How to sleep with other people (even when they snore or run hot)

The most common bed-sharing problems are totally fixable – or, at least, totally up for compromise.

  • Dorie Chevlen
sex and sleep really are intertwined: the better the sex, the more sleep you’ll get and vice versa.

Yes, having sex before bed can help you sleep. Here’s why

Four ways to improve your sleep and sex life – tonight.

  • Miranda Levy
Study

To stave off dementia, should you sleep an extra 30 minutes or exercise?

A new Monash University study looks at the data of nearly 90,000 people to reveal the ideal balance of sleep and physical activity.

  • Courtney Thompson