Bed SOS Blog

Many people will have experienced unusual nocturnal behaviour at some point in their lives, whether that’s hearing a friend or partner talking weirdly in their sleep, or waking up in the kitchen with no idea how you got there. This behaviour is usually harmless, and can often be hilarious for those watching, but what exactly is it that makes people do these strange activities in their sleep? We spoke to sleep expert, Dr. Neil Stanley of The Sleep Council, to find out: Sleepwalking Sleepwalking is what we refer to as... Read More

Should you be sleeping separately to your partner? It doesn’t sound like something that could be beneficial, but according to a recent study we’ve carried out, a fifth (20%) of Brits doing so say it improves their relationship. Unsurprisingly, half (49%) said that sleeping alone helps them to sleep better, whilst nearly one in ten (8%) claim it improves their sex life. Snoring (30%) was the most common reason for couples to sleep apart. Nearly a fifth (18%) said they slept alone after arguing with their partner, whilst one in... Read More

The average Brit has sex around three times a week, but what about where you live? How does your city compare to the national average? Our recent research[1] found that people in Bristol and Edinburgh make love most often, averaging just under four sessions a week. On the other hand, those in Newcastle have sex most infrequently, with a weekly average of just over two times. So, how does your city compare? See our maps below to find out! Remember, quantity does not necessarily equal quality. Despite having the fewest... Read More

There’s nothing cuter than animals, especially when they’re sleeping, but there’s no denying they often find the strangest positions and places to catch their 40 winks! To showcase Britain’s sleepiest pets, we launched a competition to find the funniest photos of our snoozing animal companions. After receiving nearly 700 incredible entries, we’re pleased to say that Amy Briscoe won the grand prize of a bed worth £400. Amy’s hilarious photo of her cat, Spartacus, perched uncomfortably on top of a bathroom towel rail had the judges in stitches! There were... Read More

Animals love to sleep just about anywhere they can, and sometimes in some truly hilarious positions or locations. So to showcase Britain’s sleepiest pets, we’ve launched a competition to find the funniest photos of our sleeping furry friends. To be in with a chance of winning a brand new bed worth up to £400, all you have to do is upload a picture of your sleepy pet as well as a brief caption with their name and a bit of information about the story behind the photo to the competition... Read More

Ever had a sex question you’ve felt too uncomfortable to ask? You’re not alone. To avoid awkwardness, many Brits have been turning to the internet for help. Our recent research trawled through some of the sex-related searches people have asked Google. Looking through the list, you can perhaps understand why they didn’t want to ask them in person! You can read ten of the most bizarre queries below. The last one is particularly unusual! Q. “Can a girl get pregnant if a boy touches her breast with mouth” A. No,... Read More

We all know how important it is to get a good night’s sleep, but sometimes for one reason or another, sleep might elude us, forcing us to struggle through the next day. One in ten (10%) Brits get four or fewer hours of sleep per night, and nearly half (46%) get fewer than the recommended seven hours. Unfortunately, regular doses of tea or coffee can only take us so far, and most of us are far from our best after a bad night’s sleep. But this can sometimes result in... Read More