Snoring happens when air can’t move freely. Think of it like a kazoo—only the “instrument” is soft tissue in their throat. When they sleep, muscles relax, and everything flops inward.
That sound? It’s basically their airway applauding every breath. Weird, right? The good news: you can fix this without sleeping in a different zip code.
1. The Pillow Shuffle
Gravity is a snoring villain. If your partner sleeps flat, their tongue and jaw slide back. That’s a blocked airway in action.
Try this: Elevate their head by four inches. Use a thicker pillow, or wedge a folded blanket under the mattress. Quirky fact: Egyptian pharaohs used stone headrests to sleep upright. Yours will thank you for memory foam.
2. The Tennis Ball Trick
Most snorers sleep on their back. That’s the “dead starfish” position—worst for noise. Solution: sew a pocket on their pajama shirt, and pop in a tennis ball.
Every time they roll onto their back, they’ll feel the bump. Their brain will learn: Side sleeping rocks. It’s cheap, silly, and oddly effective. Just don’t aim for a Wimbledon serve.
