The Most Popular Sleeping Positions And What They Mean

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1. LIBERTY: Back to back but not touching (28%)
  This couple feel connected whilst independent enough to sleep separately. They   are used to each other and accept each other’s sleeping habits.

2. CHERISH: Back to back but touching (18%)
  This couple are comfortable, intimate and relaxed with each other. A popular   position in a new relationship.

3. SPOONS (MALE): Male spoons with the female on the inside (13%)
  This is a traditional position, in which the male takes the lead and protects   his lover. Couples sleep side-by-side each curled up with each other in the   foetal position. Traditional spooning is the most common position adopted by   couples during the first few years of their relationship or marriage. It shows   both a strong sexuality and feeling of security in the relationship

4. PILLOW TALK: Face to face (7%)
  This position represents an intimate need for one-to-one contact and conversation   in bed.

5. LOVERS KNOT: Face to face, legs intertwined for 10 minutes then couples   separate to sleep (8%)
  This position demonstrates a loving independence, it’s a sign of intimacy,   love and sexual activity - even though the couple separate and sleep apart.  

6. SPOONS (FEMALE): Spoons with the female on the outside (5%)
  In this position the female takes the lead and protects her man while he is   sleeping.

7. THE LOVERS: Face to face with legs intertwined all night (4%)
  This is love’s young dream position where you cannot bear to be separated   as each moment together counts. A position for the born romantics.

8. THE ROMANTIC: Woman lying with head and arm on man’s chest (1%)
  This is the popular Hollywood movie bed scene position. An intimate pose much   favoured in a new relationship or after love making. It represents new / rekindled   love.

9. SUPERWOMAN: Woman lying in star fish position with man hanging off the bed   (1%)
  The woman rules the bed in this position, she likes her space and the man takes   a secondary role and lets her take it.

10. SUPERMAN: Man lying in star fish position with woman hanging off the bed   (1%)
  In this position the male is king of the bed, he likes to have his way and the   female is happy to oblige.

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