Natalie and Shane Plummer are a couple from Idaho who opted for separate bedrooms 12 years ago primarily for better sleep due to Shane's snoring. This unexpected decision not only alleviated their sleep issues but also significantly revitalized their sexual relationship. A 2023 survey revealed that over a third of couples engage in sleep divorces to accommodate partners' needs. Experts advocate this practice, noting that sharing a bed doesn't necessarily strengthen couples' intimacy if it leads to exhaustion rather than connection.
"Our frequency has definitely increased, said Ms. Plummer, 47, and the quality of our sex has definitely increased. When we're together in a bed, there's a purpose for it."
"I'm a huge advocate for this practice, said Cyndi Darnell, a sex and relationships therapist, and the author of Sex When You Don't Feel Like It..."
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