THE SECRET TO A HEALTHIER RELATIONSHIP MAY BE UNDER THE SHEETS

New national survey data link a new mattress to improved sleep comfort and intimacy

Americans aren't getting the satisfaction they deserve in bed. But according to a recent Better Sleep Council (BSC) survey, the secret to a better, healthier relationship may be hiding under the sheets.

In the BSC's latest consumer poll, one out of every two respondents identified an old mattress as the culprit in an unsatisfactory night's sleep and a leading contributor to increased irritability and stress with their romantic partner.

According to BSC findings, an overwhelming 78 percent of respondents agreed that a new mattress could be the key to a better relationship with their significant others. Among leading relationship benefits, people noted that a new mattress could:

• Leave them more rested at night and more cordial to their partners throughout the day (52 percent),
• Reduce tossing and turning by their significant others, leading to fewer disturbances and annoyances during the night (40 percent),
• Encourage them to spend more time in bed with their partners (27 percent),
• Improve their sex lives (26 percent).

"More than improving relationships, the mattress truly plays an integral role in the total health package," says Nancy Shark, executive director of the Better Sleep Council. "Consumers who invest more in their sleep systems are investing in better sleep and their overall health and well-being."

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Survey Finds: Better Mattress, Better You