Types of Sleep Positions
Types Of Sleep Positions is a structured lifestyle dataset with 15 entries. Its fields include Position, Description, Popularity %. The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 15 rows
- Fields
- 6 columns
- Source
- Community curated
- Data updated
- Apr 9, 2026
Included fields: Position, Description, Popularity %, Best For, Drawbacks, and 1 more.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Popularity % range
- 1 to 41
- Across 15 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Popularity %, Best For, and Drawbacks across lifestyle entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 15 downloadable records
Position↕ | Popularity %↕ | Best For↕ | Drawbacks↕ | Personality Cliche↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fetal | 41 | Pregnancy, lower back pain, snorers | Can restrict deep breathing, may cause neck stiffness if tightly curled | Tough outside, sensitive inside (Idzikowski study) |
Log | 15 | Spinal alignment, reducing acid reflux | Can cause shoulder pressure and numb arms | Social, easy-going, trusting |
Yearner | 13 | Back pain relief, sleep apnea | Shoulder impingement over time | Open-minded but suspicious, slow to decide |
Soldier | 8 | Spine neutrality, wrinkle prevention | Worst position for snoring and sleep apnea | Quiet, reserved, high standards |
Starfish | 5 | Back, neck support, avoiding face wrinkles | Shoulder nerve impingement, snoring | Good listener, helpful, dislikes being center of attention |
Freefall | 7 | Snoring reduction | Neck strain, lower back pain, facial wrinkles | Brash, gregarious, thin-skinned to criticism |
Pillow Hugger | 4 | Emotional comfort, shoulder support, pregnancy | Can twist the spine if pillow is too thick | Values close relationships above all |
Spooning | 18 | Bonding, oxytocin release, warmth | Overheating, dead arm syndrome | Trusting, affectionate, secure attachment |
Stomach Sprawl | 3 | Occasional snoring relief | Worst for spine, neck rotation, lower back | Free-spirited, bed-hogging |
Thinker | 2 | Feeling cozy and contained | Jaw tension, TMJ aggravation | Reflective, indecisive overthinker |
Inclined Back | 2 | GERD, sleep apnea, post-surgery recovery | Requires special mattress or pillow setup | Practical, health-conscious |
Side with Knee Pillow | 3 | Hip alignment, sciatica, pregnancy | Requires accessory, partner kicks it away | Detail-oriented, proactive |
Crab | 1 | Lower back decompression | Position rarely held through full night | Restless sleeper |
Superman | 2 | Feels heroic, reduces snoring | Hyperextends lower back and neck | Confident, physically active |
Cliff Hanger | 2 | Sharing bed with restless partner or pet | Risk of falling out, poor sleep depth | Considerate, avoidant of conflict |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Types of Sleep Positions organized?
The table starts in the source data's default order. You can sort and filter the loaded rows by the displayed fields.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 15 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
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