Press Release
The end of romance? A quarter of couples sleep apart due to snoring
Snoring is forcing 1 in 4 couples to sleep in separate bedrooms with many claiming that it is ruining their sex lives, according to a recent poll of over 2000 people.
The Great British Snoring Survey revealed that nearly half (48%) of people complain that snoring affects their personal relationships.
The survey was conducted by the manufacturers of Snoreeze, to assess the scale of the effects of snoring on the British public’s lives. Denise Knowles, from the relationship support organisation Relate, said that snoring issues should be taken very seriously.
“When people are deprived of sleep they suffer physically and emotionally. This can also lead to the intimate relationship being affected because sex is the last thing you want if you’re shattered. Sleeping apart is one way of dealing with this in the short-term as it can be quite exciting to ‘visit’ one another for a cuddle. However, seeking a long-term solution so that you can share the same bed is the best way to retain intimacy.”
Other than the effect on sex lives, snoring has a dramatic effect on other areas of relationships. Nearly half of those affected admitted snoring makes them irritable, with over a third claiming it causes arguments. In a few extreme cases snoring had even led to divorce.
“When you haven’t had a good night’s sleep you can wake up feeling grumpy and small irritations can be blown out of proportion, leading to conflict and resentment,” said Denise Knowles. “Often the non-snoring partner can feel that the relationship and their needs are not being considered if the snoring partner doesn’t take any action to prevent it,” she added.
Although snoring causes many relationship problems, it seems snorers are no longer in denial. Nor do they live up to the stereotypical image of old or overweight men. Over seven out of ten men and over four out of ten women, across all age ranges, are now happy to admit that they snore.
“Gone are the days when people were reluctant to talk about their snoring,” commented Philip Artus, Managing Director of Snoreeze. “Both men and women are now more willing than ever to admit they have a problem and most are eager to try to do something about it,” he added.
Unsurprisingly though, women suffer the most from the effects of snoring. 81% claim to have endured a bad night’s sleep due to snoring, compared to 64% of men.
The impact of snoring doesn’t stop at relationship problems. Well over a third of respondents claimed that snoring affects their ability to work or perform normal daily tasks. Alarmingly, this was the case on an average of four days per week. Of those most affected, 10% had taken an average of 9 hours off work every month as a direct result.
“The results of this new survey also highlight the serious hidden cost of snoring to British businesses,” Philip Artus pointed out. “This is a worrying effect of snoring that hasn’t been appreciated before,” he added.
Notes to Editors:
The Great British Snoring Survey was conducted amongst 2,026 people during May and June 2006 at various locations throughout the UK and online at giveupsnoring.com
Snoreeze Oral Strips cost £4.99 for 14 nights of peace and Snoreeze Throat spray is £12.95 for 50 nights of peace. Both are available from Boots, Superdrug, Asda, Lloyds, Alliance and all good pharmacies, or visit www.snoreeze.com
Passion For Life Healthcare specialises in the manufacture and distribution of innovative healthcare products. Our other brands include AUDICLEAN, PEDITECH and BIO-FEM, a range of products for female intimate care
To find out more about Snoreeze visit www.snoreeze.com
