Sex File: Will sleeping in separate beds put an end to our love life?

I'm worried it could be the beginning of the end

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My husband snores and I am (apparently) a fidgety sleeper. We are in our 40, and have discussed the possibility of separate beds for a while. Some friends say it can actually improve sex, but I'm worried that things have been flagging a bit to begin with and it could be the beginning of the end. How do we ensure that doesn't happen?

Before giving up on the easy intimacy that sharing a bed encourages, you should do everything you can to address your husband's snoring. The reason lots of people snore is because when they sleep, their muscles relax and their tongue rests against the back wall of their throat, which partially blocks their airways and causes the back of their throat to vibrate. Lying on his back will make the problem worse so encourage your husband to try to sleep on his side by placing a bolster pillow behind him to stop him rolling over in the night.