UK men are more accommodating than women when it comes to choosing which side of the bed they sleep on, according to our new data with the National Bed Federation for March’s National Bed Month.
36 per cent of men let their partner decide which side of the bed they sleep on, compared to 22 per cent of women.
The survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed that men also tend to opt for the left side of the bed, while women were found to be creatures of habit, with 54 per cent choosing their side of the bed simply because they have always slept on that side.
Other reasons cited include their partner’s preference (36 per cent) and closeness to the bedroom door (24 per cent).
Meanwhile, 15 per cent of men say they are guided by superstition when choosing their sleeping side, compared to 10 per cent of women.
Choosing a side of the bed based on superstitions is also more commonplace in younger adults, with 33 per cent of 18–24-year-olds doing so.
London was found to be the most superstitious area, with 21 per cent of Londoners allowing their feelings to dictate which side of the bed they sleep on, compared to just five per cent of those in Wales.
| Reason | Female | Male | Other |
| I always have | 54 | 47 | 0 |
| Partner chose the other side | 22 | 36 | 80 |
| Closest to the bedroom door | 24 | 24 | 20 |
| Closest to the window | 19 | 23 | 0 |
| Closest to the bathroom door | 16 | 18 | 0 |
| Better view of TV | 13 | 17 | 40 |
| Superstition | 10 | 15 | 20 |
The survey also revealed that 18–24-year-olds are most reliant on tech in the bedroom, with 43 per cent choosing their side of the bed because of a better view of the TV.