How Can I Sleep Better When My Partner Snores? A Q&A with a Sleep Expert

This article is part of a Q&A series in which a healthcare professional in our community answers your frequently asked questions. Here, we talked to Jared Minkel, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist who develops digital therapeutics at Twill. Minkel shares solutions to a common sleep disruption: a snoring partner.

We asked: “How do I get a good night's sleep when my partner snores?”

Jared Minkel, Ph.D.: A common complaint that I hear is that a snoring partner is keeping their bedmate up at night. Sleep can be hard to come by, and trying to drift off to the sound of sawing logs is definitely not conducive to a peaceful night’s rest. If your partner’s snoring is affecting your sleep, here are a few things to try.