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DOS AND DON’TS OF TECH IN THE BEDROOM
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he bedroom is supposed to be the place where you reconnect, cuddle,
and — most importantly — have sex. But with the influx of so many
gadgets into every nook and cranny of our lives, the bedroom hasn’t been
spared. If you don’t want technology to create havoc in your relationship,
follow the below tips:
l DO... give yourself a phoneless hour before bed.
l DO... take baby steps. If an hour seems interminable, then start
with 15 minutes…
l DO... talk tech rules with your partner. Couples should discuss their
concerns, including the pros and cons of technology in the bedroom.
l DO... implement clear rules about tech at home. For instance, the
laptop can only be used till 10 p.m. in the bedroom. Or cellphones
shouldn’t be brought to the bed.
and for your relationship.
Without digital distractions,
you’re leaving more of an
opportunity to start meaningful
conversations or, well, whatever
else two adults might do in
bed together.
Social media dependency
suppresses the release
of oxytocin in your body.
This hormone is responsible
for emotional intimacy and
bonding. Put away the phone/
laptop when your partner
needs your undivided attention,
especially in the bedroom.
Don’t be intimate, holding your
phone, more than you hold
your partner.
THEY FORGET
ABOUT WORK
Try to forget about work,
and stop checking your work
email when you are in bed. It’s
so much better to spend that
time together and to have some
rest so you can be productive
at work the next day.
THEY DON’T
SHARE A PET
Bedtime is an intimate hour.
Be vigilant about your pets
but make sure your pets have
another comfortable place to
sleep besides your bed.
THEY CUDDLE & KISS
Physical touch is so important
to a good relationship, and
cuddling in bed is like a shortcut
to intimacy. According to
research, partners who sleep
less than an inch apart are
more likely to be happy in
their relationship.