Many Americans aren’t getting a lot of sleep. Researchers have found that just 15% of nearly 65,000 participants got the doctor-recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Why is poor sleep such a common plight? There are endless reasons, but for most it’s the tiny disruptions that do them in — their spouse getting up to go to the bathroom, that cold whoosh of air leaking into the warm cocoon, the light of a reading lamp, not to mention tossing and turning. For many, that has changed, thanks to something called the Scandinavian sleep method, which involves using two separate duvets in order to give each person more freedom as they sleep. The method gets its name from this popular sleeping style in the Scandinavian countries of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Couples may prefer the Scandinavian sleep method because it allows the benefits of co-sleeping while also allowing each person autonomy to use their own bedding. Sleepers can regulate their body temperature and personalize their sleep experience. It minimizes spousal disruptions, allowing one person to crawl into bed while the other person is asleep and allowing each person to choose the bedtime that works best for them. The Scandinavian sleep method allows couples to continue sleeping in the same bed without sacrificing their sleep quality.
