Sleep Tight: Tips for Couples Sharing the Bed

Sharing your bed can bring you closer—but it can also wreck your sleep. On Studio 10, sleep expert Elina Winnell breaks down the three top culprits:

1. Snoring – It wakes you up and spikes your stress.
2. Doona Theft – Those covers don’t stay put.
3. Mismatched Schedules – One of you rises while the other still snoozes.

Elina’s quick fixes:

• Wear earplugs or use nasal strips to curb snoring.
• Try two single doonas “European style” so covers stay yours.
• Use a vibrating alarm or eye mask to match different wake-up times.
• Place a pillow barrier down the middle on nights you need extra space.
• Communicate openly—and don’t go to bed angry.

Ready to reclaim blissful sleep? Watch the full segment for practical, science-backed strategies from Elina Winnell.