Soap in Bed? The Unusual Trick That's Helping People Sleep

4. Proper Placement of Soap in Bed

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Maximizing the soap's efficacy depends much on where you put it in your bed. Here are some broad rules for soap placement even if there is no one-size-fits-all solution: Many folks find success positioning the soap either around their feet or calves. Those who suffer with restless leg syndrome or leg cramps especially find great appeal in this posture. Some customers say the best relief comes from putting the soap between their ankles or just below their knees. Under the fitted sheet, cover the soap to stop it from moving about during the evening. This will keep it firmly in place through your sleep. Some people would rather make a little pocket in the fitted sheet to store the soap so it stays where it is needed all through the night. Away from your head: Usually advised is to keep the soap away from your head to prevent any possible fragrance irritation. If the aroma especially helps you, though, you can try putting a tiny bit of soap in a sachet next to your pillow. Using several bars of soap and arranging them deliberately around the bed has some people reporting greater outcomes. If you have pain in both your feet and your lower back, for instance, you might put one bar close to each. Consider setting the bar in a thin sock or tiny cloth bag to make the soap simpler to handle and to avoid any residue on your linens. Should the soap start to break down over time, this can also help to control any crumbs. Aligned with trouble areas: Try matching the soap to regions that cause you pain. For hip discomfort, for example, you might lay the soap next to your hips. Try several angles to see which one suits you most. Remember that comfort is vital, hence make sure the soap leaves no lumps or discomfort that can disturb your sleep. When choosing where to put soap, you also should take bed size into account. Larger beds may demand for the use of several bars or the deliberate placement of one bar to cover a greater surface. Some soap trick practitioners advise periodically shifting the soap or rotating it. This can help you avoid perhaps losing any advantages and from growing used to its existence. Share your bed with a partner and discuss the soap location to make sure it doesn't disturb their sleep. Though with varied placement choices, you could even discover that the practice helps both of you. Recall that improving your sleep experience is the aim here, not negating it. Should you discover that the soap's existence irritates or distracts you, be sure to change its location or eliminate it completely. The ideal location is finally the one that lets you wake up feeling rejuvenated and sleep peacefully.