Studies show that your sleeping position can have a positive or negative impact on your health. So what position do you sleep in? On your back, side or on your stomach? Your sleeping position has something to do with back pain, snoring, or how often you wake up at night. Also, your sleeping position can give a clue about your personality.

Personality Analysis by Sleep Position

On Your Belly

When you sleep on your stomach, you are likely to be restless and roll over to feel comfortable. It can also strain your neck and lower back. If you like to sleep this way, you can use a very soft pillow or not at all for your neck comfort.

Belly Position: Free Fall

You lie face down with your arms around a pillow and your head turned to your sides. If this is your favorite sleeping position, some research shows that you may be more likely to say what you think and be more social and extroverted. Also, you may not be very open to criticism.

Back Sleeping

This position can cause back pain in some people. If you're snoring or have sleep apnea, this can cause even bigger problems.

Back Position: Soldier

You sleep with your arms down and close to your body. Some research shows that you may be more likely to be quiet and be on your own. You can also expect a lot from yourself and others.

Back Position: Starfish

You lie on your back with your arms by your head. According to some studies, you may be more likely to be a good listener and not want to be the center of attention.

Side Sleeping

There are many ways to sleep on your side, but the most comfortable is with your knees slightly bent towards your chest – the fetal position.

Fetal

This is the most common position for women - they are twice as likely to sleep as men. Some research suggests that you may be more likely to be warm, friendly, and sensitive, but also have a protective shell around you.

Log

This is when you sleep on your side with both arms down. Some studies say you may tend to be sociable, relaxed, and trustworthy.

Yearner

In this side position, they sleep with their arms open in front of their bodies. If you sleep this way, some research says you can keep an open mind, but once you've made a decision, you can be skeptical and stubborn about sticking to a decision.

Spooning

You may wake up more often when your body is close to your partner, but a hug can be good for you. It makes your body release a chemical called oxytocin, which can help you reduce stress, bond with your partner, and fall asleep faster.

Sleep Position Suggestion Based on Health Issues

Snoring

Sleeping on your side may be the best option to prevent snoring at night. If you like to sleep on your back, stacking a few pillows can help. Loud snoring may be a sign that you may have sleep apnea. It can lead to stroke, high blood pressure and heart disease.

Back Pain

You can put a pillow between your legs to take more pressure off your hips and back. If you are a back sleeper, you can place a pillow under your knees to maintain the natural curve of your back.

Pregnancy

Sleeping on your side is generally more comfortable and healthier for you and your baby. And the left side may be better because it can provide your baby with more blood and nutrients. If you have back pain, put a pillow under your belly to support the weight. It may also help to bend your knees and put a pillow between your legs.

Source: WebMD - Photos: Unsplash