Americans aren’t getting the satisfaction they deserve in bed. But according to a Better Sleep Council (BSC) survey*, the secret to a better, healthier relationship may be hiding under the sheets.

In the BSC’s consumer poll, one out of every two respondents identified an old mattress as the culprit in an unsatisfactory night’s sleep and a leading contributor to increased irritability and stress with their romantic partner.

According to BSC findings, an overwhelming 78 percent of respondents agreed that a new mattress could be the key to a better relationship with their significant others. Among leading relationship benefits, people noted that a new mattress could:

Leave them more rested at night and more cordial to their partners throughout the day (52 percent)
Reduce tossing and turning by their significant others, leading to fewer disturbances and annoyances during the night (40 percent)
Encourage them to spend more time in bed with their partners (27 percent), Improve their sex lives (26 percent).
Evaluate your current bed
Ask yourself a few simple questions, such as: Do you wake up with aches and pains? Are you getting a better night’s rest somewhere other than your own bed?

Arm yourself with the knowledge needed to make the best purchase. With the variety of options and new technology available, it’s important to educate yourself about the current choices in bedding to determine the best fit for your personal needs.

Shop to find the right mattress to suit your individual needs, and be sure to “test drive” your new mattress when shopping in the store. Now available online at www.bettersleep.org, BSC offers short videos to guide consumers through each step of the mattress-shopping process.

Ensure that you get the most out of your mattress with quality care. Make sure your new mattress and foundation are properly installed in your home, and be sure to use a good quality, washable mattress pad to protect your bedding system.

*Survey findings are taken from a survey of 1,000 people, conducted by the polling company™, inc. from July 20 -23, 2007. The margin of error is +/- 3.1 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.

Source: Press Release, Better Sleep Council

About BSC: Established in 1979, the Better Sleep Council (BSC) is a non-profit organization supported by the mattress industry. BSC is devoted to education the public about the importance of sleep to good health and quality of life and about the value of the sleep system and sleep environment in pursuit of a good night’s sleep. Visit www.bettersleep.org.