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I Love Lucy was alive and thriving in the 1950s. Conservative in nature, the show portrayed Lucy and Desi sleeping in separate beds in an effort to diminish any sexual relations between the couple. Even still, they managed to conceive their firstborn child, Ricky Jr. This all begs the question: Is there something to sleeping in separate beds?

“By being in separate beds and rooms, you might get a better night’s sleep,” says Dr. Ava Cadell. “It means you can turn off the TV when you want and you don’t have to wake up when your partner’s alarm clock goes off.”

 

If sleeping in the same bed is an important issue to you as a couple, but you cannot agree upon a suitable and comfortable mattress, consider a His/Hers bed. This is one bed where each side is customized for individual preferences. For example, his can be firm, while hers can be plush. This helps couples get a good night’s sleep while staying together.

If sleeping in separate beds is an absolute must for you to get your sleep on, consider doing it on a schedule. “Spend some nights sleeping together and others sleeping apart,” suggests Dr. Cadell. “If you want to get uninterrupted sleep, never make each other feel guilty for having separate beds.” Dr. Cadell suggests crawling back into bed with your partner and surprising him or her with some sexy kisses, oral pleasure and sexual intercourse when they least expect it. Making a conscious effort to encourage and engage in sexual activity with your partner is important when sleeping in separate beds.

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