Something as simple as going to sleep a little earlier than your partner could be the difference between a sleepless night and a struggling eight-hour nap in Morpheus\u2019 arms.<\/p>\n
Many people who are deep sleepers find that while they can\u2019t fall asleep if someone next to them is snoring, they aren\u2019t actually woken by snoring. This means that as long as you go to bed before your partner or fall asleep first, it\u2019s unlikely their snoring will wake you if you\u2019re already in a deep sleep.<\/p>\n
What you might not realize, however, is that you could have a genetic tendency to be a light sleeper, in which case, even falling asleep first won\u2019t help you that much. You\u2019ll be awake as soon as your partner is asleep and snoring. You might be interested to learn about your genetic sleep tendencies through a DNA test<\/a>, along with your other genetic health reports.<\/p>\n If going to sleep before your partner isn\u2019t possible due to conflicting sleep schedules, you could try sleeping with earplugs. Soft wax earplugs mold to your ear shape and are relatively comfortable to sleep with. There are also comfortable noise-cancelling headphones such as the SleepPhone. Using the SleepPhone headband<\/a> which is like comfortable pyjamas for your ears, you can listen to ASMR, white noise or sleep music which will drown out the snoring.<\/p>\n Since nasal congestion is a common cause of snoring, there are small things you can do for your snoring partner that may help to solve this irritating problem. Use argan oil<\/a> in your diffuser as a carrier oil, mixed with one of the claimed essential oils to help reduce snoring.<\/p>\n Recommended essential oils for reducing nasal congestion include peppermint, thyme, lemon, eucalyptus, lavender, sage, and clove. The mix of these oils in the diffuser is meant to help clear the airways and prevent nasal constipation.<\/p>\n Another simple but effective solution for snoring is encouraging your partner to sleep on their side<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong>There\u2019s evidence that sleeping on your back can worsen snoring, but it may also lead to sleep apnea, breathing pauses, and choking.<\/p>\n You desperately want a good night\u2019s sleep, but at the same time, you don\u2019t want to make your partner feel embarrassed about their snoring. Waking them up whenever this occurs is not the best choice. While you could cope with a snoring partner by poking them awake every time they start snoring, hoping they\u2019ll turn around and stop, you don\u2019t have to do it this way. You\u2019ll be surprised to know there are other options aside from this:<\/p>\n Change your partner\u2019s sleeping position to one of the recommended ones, like sleeping on their side. Maybe your partner is sleeping on their back, and this is the cause of their intense snoring. It\u2019s possible to gently reposition them to a side sleeping position without waking them up, and that could be enough for the obstruction in the airways to stop.<\/p>\n Dry mouth and throat can potentially make snoring worse, so try to keep a glass of water close to your bed when you go to sleep, and try to encourage your partner to drink water before going to bed and during the night.<\/p>\n Snoring may be caused for all kinds of temporary reasons; alcohol consumption, sleeping position, seasonal allergies, smoking too much or having a cold or flu. But all of these tend to go away in the short term. If the snoring continues without any of these conditions, the best thing would be to visit a specialist to check for possible obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).<\/p>\n If your partner suffers from OSA, many treatments could potentially help them relieve it. Fortunately, many surgical procedures can help patients deal with this condition better and reduce their suffering.<\/p>\n There\u2019s nothing better than cuddling with your partner after a long day, but in some cases, it could be better for both parties if they sleep in different bedrooms. You could still cuddle and get your oxytocin fix, but then you\u2019d move to a different room. This ensures that you can get the rest you need<\/a> at night, making you feel more energetic, focused, and in a better mood. And a happier you can\u2019t be anything but good for you and for your relationship.<\/p>\nSleep With Earplugs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Essential Oils<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Change Up Their Sleep Position<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What Else Can You Do When Your Partner is Snoring?<\/h2>\n
Help Them Sleep in a Better Position<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Encourage Your Partner to Stay Hydrated<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Recommend Your Partner Get Evaluated by an Expert<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Sleeping Apart<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/figure>\nIs \u201cSecond-Hand Snoring\u201d Bad for You?<\/h2>\n