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The smell of a partner improves sleep

04.03.2020

The scent of a romantic partner may improve sleep, a new study from the University of British Columbia suggests. Researchers found that study participants who were exposed to their partner's body odor throughout the night had better sleep quality, even if their partner wasn't physically present.

"We saw an effect commensurate with taking supplements of melatonin, the 'sleep hormone' often used as a mild sleep aid," says Marlies Hofer, lead author of the study. The researchers analyzed data from 155 participants who were given two identical T-shirts to use as pillowcases. One of them was previously worn by their romantic partner.

To capture body odor on T-shirts, participants' partners were given a clean T-shirt to wear for 24 hours. They were required to refrain from using deodorants and scented body products, smoking, exercising, and eating certain foods that can affect body odor. The T-shirts were then frozen to preserve the flavor.

The researchers measured participants' sleep quality with a sleep watch that tracked their movements throughout the night. Volunteers reported feeling more rested that night when they slept with their partner's scent. Objective sleep data showed that their sleep actually improved. "One of the most surprising findings is that the scent of a romantic partner improves the quality of sleep on a subconscious level," says Francis Chen, senior author of the study. The researchers highlight that the physical presence of a partner is associated with positive health outcomes, which in turn leads to better sleep. The scent of a partner may have similar benefits.

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