• What should you absolutely avoid bringing to bed with you? We’ll give you our top 5

1. Your cell phone: Our phones keep us constantly connected and there’s nowhere better to be disconnected than in our bedrooms. Some experts even suggest that the EMFs (Electromagnetic fields) from our phones could not only disturb our sleep by inhibiting our melatonin production, but that they may also have long-term health consequences.

2. The TV: Its easy to want to crawl into bed to watch the latest episode of Downton Abbey or House of Cards, but try to leave the TV viewing to the couch. Having a TV in the bedroom is a distraction at best (and more EMFs) distracting you from your partner and from the rest you need. TV keeps your brain engaged and not in relaxation mode and a bit of advice, DO NOT watch the news no matter where you are (local or national) before you hit the hay.

3. Work: This is really a no-brainer, but working from bed diminishes both your work efforts and your sleep. If you find your mind racing at bedtime, take a few minutes to jot down what’s keeping you up, and then set it aside to deal with in the morning.

4. Heat: Did you know that an overly warm room can disturb your REM sleep? Experts advise somewhere between 60 and 67 for a sound slumber. Dr. Frank Lipman often suggests starting at 67 and lowering the temperature until you find the optimal slumber point.

5. Food: You should not eat at least 3 hours before bed if you want to allow your body time to focus on slumber vs. digestion. The Ayurvedic approach is to eat your biggest meal for lunch when your digestive juices are the hottest and have your last, smaller meal by 6PM. Try to finish your day with a cup of warm water and lemon and then let your digestion rest and cool down until morning. We promise, you’ll be able to sleep much more soundly!

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