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Wednesday, May 29, 2002
I've always been a side sleeper, preferring my right side. I can occasionally fall asleep on my back (or even sitting up), but it's a rare time that I'll sleep on my stomach. According to Dribbleglass.com, 43% of us sleep on our backs, which represents calm and general well-being (though I slightly question Dribbleglass' veracity). Side-sleeping is also popular, shows signs of a growing stress, while sleeping on one's stomach is indicative of "hidden aggression." Pregnant women can sleep on their back, but should do so with a wedge or pillow underneath for extra support.
Interestingly, in high school, when I'd go back to sleep in the morning, I'd sleep in the so-called "Deathwish Position," something I always thought was odd. And I know for a fact that Pinger Robert sleeps in the second-to-last position listed on the above page. In all seriousness, though, a surprising number of things have been written about sleep positions. There are even religious connotations to the way you sleep. For instance, many Buddhists believe that sleeping on your right side is the most harmonious way to sleep. Good news for me and my quest for nirvana! Sleep well, Pingers. Comments
FROM: Rob [E-Mail]
DATE: Wednesday May 29, 2002 -- 10:04:22 am I often can't get to sleep unless I'm sleeping on my stomach. You guys'd better watch out for my hidden aggression! FROM: Robert [E-Mail] DATE: Wednesday May 29, 2002 -- 12:41:34 pm I know for a fact that Pinger Robert sleeps in the second-to-last position listed on the above page. FROM: Matt DATE: Wednesday May 29, 2002 -- 1:57:42 pm When I was younger I was never able to sleep on my stomach, or back for that matter. I always felt like I couldn't breathe when I was on my back. Now I like to mix it up, with both back and side sleeping getting a fair share. I often like to sleep with my body in the fetal position, although I try to not do it as much. FROM: Robert [E-Mail] DATE: Wednesday May 29, 2002 -- 4:51:58 pm The best position for "sleeping" is, of course, doggy style. FROM: Paul [E-Mail] DATE: Wednesday May 29, 2002 -- 7:35:02 pm I tend to sleep on my back, but I developed an interesting habit: I often have to lay on my right side for at least a little while in order to fall asleep. FROM: jim DATE: Monday June 3, 2002 -- 1:16:57 am until I injured my left shoulder in a skiing accident I slept on my left side exclusively. It took a month or so for the shoulder to heal and I learned to sleep on my right side. FROM: Scott R DATE: Monday June 3, 2002 -- 5:57:15 pm I took a cart and a reclining chair and cut them up and then bolted them together- I call it my Conchairgo. I sleep in that FROM: King Random DATE: Monday June 17, 2002 -- 10:35:24 pm I tend to sleep on a futon, which is basically a big huge pillow that sits on a frame in the shape of a couch. I have a body pillow as well, and usually wedge myself between the pillow and the back of the futon. It is the only way I can get to sleep. FROM: Adina DATE: Tuesday December 23, 2003 -- 1:32:10 am I wasn't going to comment until I read Paul's. I also have developed the habit of starting on my right side in order for me to go to sleep. © 2008 The Daily Ping, all rights reserved. We are not responsible for the content of any comments on our site. We are also not responsible, in general, so it's all good. |
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