A ‘sleep divorce’ might sound like bad news for couples. But really it could be the answer to our heatwave-induced sleep woes. Of course, not everyone has the option of a spare room, or space and budget for two beds.
But if it is a possibility, as unlikely as it sounds, a ‘bedtime breakup’ could actually be a positive move for your relationship. Heat is a major sleep disruptor“The human body has an optimal temperature range, typically around 36.1°C to 37.
2°C, for initiating and maintaining sleep. This range supports the body’s natural decline in core temperature, which is an important component of the sleep process,” explains Carolina Goncalves, superintendent pharmacist at Pharmica . “When ambient temperatures rise, the body struggles to dissipate heat effectively, which is necessary for the onset of sleep.
During sleep, particularly in the stages of deep and REM sleep, the body’s ability to regulate temperature diminishes, making it more challenging to cool down when it’s hot. “This inability to effectively lower core temperature can lead to increased awakenings and a lighter sleep state, as the body repeatedly attempts to cool itself.” Feeling uncomfortable and sweating as the night goes on compounds the problem – and once that frustration sets in, the chances of waking up bushy-tailed and rested are long gone.
Adding another sweaty, frustrated body to the mix isn’t going to help. “The additional heat provided by another body is definitely n.
