Your Body Chooses a Sleeping Position for a Reason—But What Is It?

The way you sleep can be surprisingly consistent.

You may not think about it once you’re drifting off, but your body often settles into a familiar position night after night. Some people curl up on their side, others prefer to stretch out, while some change positions several times before morning.

But can your sleeping position really reveal something about you?

Not necessarily in the way viral personality tests suggest. There is no reliable scientific evidence that a particular sleeping position can determine someone’s personality. However, sleep posture can be influenced by comfort, habits, physical needs, and the environment around you—which makes the subject interesting to explore.

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