Some Reasons It's Best to Sleep on Your Left Side

@celticeagle (182522)
Boise, Idaho
November 29, 2025 3:47pm CST
I have been reading where it is advantage for a person to sleep on their left side rather that the right. Here are some reasons why: * Better blood flow. Less pressure on internal organs. * Sleeping on this side can actually alleviate snoring and make the effects of sleep apnea less severe. * It is also better for a pregnant woman because it improves blood flow to the fetus and reduces pressure on the uterus. * Compared to sleeping on the right side sleeping on the left can reduce acid reflux and aid in digestion. * It can also contribute to better spinal alignment and may reduce back pain.
5 people like this
5 responses
@kaylachan (80951)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
47m
I'm a right side sleeper or stomach sleeper, I've never been good at being a left side sleeper and not with lack of trying.
@wolfgirl569 (125635)
• Marion, Ohio
48m
I roll a lot so sleep all ways.
@much2say (57689)
• Los Angeles, California
51m
I know about this - but I just can't get myself to be exclusively on the left side. I tend to switch off all night.
@DaddyEvil (162608)
• United States
1h
It depends on what I'm doing when I fall asleep which side I sleep on. If I'm reading an ebook, I'm on my left side and will fall asleep that way. If I'm watching videos online, I'm on my right side and will fall asleep that way.
@RasmaSandra (91276)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1h
I cannot stay on one side all night, I start off with sleeping on the left side, then turn to the right side and often end up sleeping on my back until I get out of bed,