14 DAY TRIAL // Snoring can be fun. But only in the movies and in cartoons. In real life, it can ruin lives and destroy marriages/relationships. That's why it's no wonder why many researches have focused on this issue.
A recent study, commissioned by the hotel chain Travelodge, revealed that about 75 % of the British adults are snorers, and 33 % snore so badly that they disturb the sleep of their partner.
The research was made on a poll of 1,788 adult subjects, and revealed that 21% considered that snoring made them feel less sexual attractive in the bedroom. 10 % stated that the embarrassment of snoring had impeded them to sleep with a new partner. 20 % of the subjects said that snoring had a negative effect on their relationship.
"Modern lifestyles can be blamed for this increase in snoring, with boozing and unhealthy eating to blame. Our research shows that although snoring is often made fun of, it's a real problem that can have important effects on our wellbeing and lifestyle. Apart from lack of sleep and tiredness, snoring can cause intimacy issues and put an unnecessary strain on relationships. But there are a number of things people can do to prevent and/or reduce snoring." said Chris Idzikowski, a sleep expert from Edinburgh Sleep Center.
Most often, snoring can be caused by decreased airflow to the nasal passages, so sleeping with your head raised off the mattress, or on your side or stomach can help. Starfish and soldier sleeping positions (on the back, with the arms pinned to your sides or around the pillow) turn people more prone to snoring.
Losing weight, and stopping alcohol consumption can also decrease snoring in some cases.
The survey even made a classification of 5 types of snorers:
￭ The Snorter, 18% of the cases, is characterized by a specific rapid blowing of air through the nostrils and mouth, like the sound of a snorting horse. ￭ The Snorchestra, 12% of the subjects emit long, low snores that gradually climb into a deafening crescendo. ￭ The McEnroe type, 10% of the snorers, is characterized by violent grunting sounds, like the noise emitted by tennis stars when hitting the ball. ￭ The Walrus, 8% of the snorers, will emit continuous groaning noises during sleep. ￭ The Old Banger, 5% of the cases, emits noises similar to a broken car with a spluttering engine.