Spooning has upsides and downsides. It’s considered a stress reliever, but it can result in aches and pains. According to psychologists, physical contact, even during sleep, can result in reduced stress in both partners. On the other hand, since you’re in an awkward position, your body can end up achy. So you have to weigh up pros and cons here. Me, I don’t mind spooning aches!

Most couples sleep back to back, but still keep some kind of physical contact. When all contact is avoided, there may be relationship issues.

Of course, this is a very intimate and connected position, since it allows eye and physical contact.

Arms up help to prevent facial wrinkles, snoring, and even acid reflux. It’s also a good position for back health. The downside is that shoulder discomfort can be experienced due to the position they’re put in. Extra pillows can help with this.

It’s not a right position to sleep in. It can result in pins and needles in your arms and legs. It can prevent you from breathing properly. Babies aren’t put in their cribs on their stomach any more to prevent SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, because putting the baby’s face on the mattress can smother him.

Pillow cuddling is effective to obtain better rest without the accompanied spinal pain.

This is the best position to sleep in. It is often recommended by doctors and it helps to keep your neck and spine healthy. Plus all the other benefits of number 4, without the shoulder discomfort.