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The fetus - This position resembles the fetus in the mother's womb. According to the BBC, it's more common among women than men.

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The fetus: statistics - About 41% of people who took part in the study assume the fetal position when they go to bed.

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The fetus: personality trait - With regards to personality, this position is associated with people who appear to be difficult to relate to, but who are very sensitive.

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The fetus: personality trait - For this reason, people sleeping in this position are generally timid and closed at first, but soon let the conversation flow.

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Log - Those who assume this position at bedtime lie on the side with their arms down.

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Log: statistics - 15% of the people in the survey take this position when they sleep.

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Log: personality trait - People who sleep in this position are very sociable and easily trust other people, even those they don't know.

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Log: personality trait - For this reason they are very credulous and easygoing people: you can easily get close to these people.

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The yearner - Those who assume this position at bedtime lie on the side with both arms in front of them.

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The yearner: statistics - 13% of those who participated in the study assume this position when they sleep.

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The yearner: personality trait - The research shows that these are quite open people, but can be seen as suspicious at times.

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The yearner: personality trait - These people are also take their time to make decisions, but they usually stick to it when they finally come to a conclusion.

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Soldier - These people sleep on their backs with both arms pinned to the sides.

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Soldier: statistics - The soldier is the position adopted by 8% of the study participants.

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Soldier: personality trait - These people are generally quiet and reserved about their personal lives.

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Soldier: personality trait - They usually set high standards for themselves and those around them.

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Freefall - This sleep position consist of lying on the front with the head turned to one side and hands around the pillow. The position is adopted by 7% of the people in the study.

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Freefall: personality trait - These are often impulsive or nervous individuals.

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Freefall: personality trait - According to the article, people who assume this position at bedtime, have difficulty accepting criticism or dealing with extreme situations.

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Starfish - This is the position of people who sleep lying on their back with both arms up around the pillow.

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Starfish: statistics - 5% of study participants sleep in this position.

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Starfish: personality trait - These people usually make friends easily because they are always available to listen and help others.

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Starfish: personality trait - Although they're available and considerate, they don't like to be the center of attention.

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Research - The data doesn't add up to 100% because many respondents didn't know how to describe the correct position in which they slept.

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Basis of the study -

Professor Chris Idzikowski, the scientist responsible for conducting the research, said that the study was based on the concept of body language.

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Best positions - He also conducted a study on the best sleeping positions, taking into account the body's well-being and the quality of sleep.

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Results - Idzikowski stated that the freefall position was good for digestion, while positions like the soldier and starfish could cause snoring or a bad night's sleep.

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Sweet dreams -

How about you? What position do you adopt when you sleep? Sweet dreams and see you next time!

See also: How women's 'perfect' body types changed throughout history

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