Sleep position

The position you naturally fall asleep in — one of the most-searched little facts about ourselves.

A plain description of how you sleep; nothing more is read into it. (Sleep science)

Groups

• Back (supine) — Sleeps face-up, flat on the back.
• Side — Sleeps on one side — the most common position.
• Stomach (front) — Sleeps face-down, on the front.
• Fetal — Curled up on the side with knees drawn in.
• Mixed / mover — Shifts position through the night — no single way.

Related topics

• Chronotype (body clock)
• What helps you sleep
• How you dream
• How much sleep you need
• Bedtime procrastination

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