What your sleeping position says about your love life?

Is your love life taking a dip? Did you give it a thought that may be your sleeping position can be a reason for that?  Relationships expert Dr Pam Spurr on ninemsn gives the low-down on what our different sleeping styles can say about us.

The spoons — with the man behind

This is a protective and sensual way to sleep. Protective because it makes a woman feel that her partner is looking after her in this position. But it's also sensual as the man can reach around and caress his partner. This position hints at a traditional relationship.

The spoons — with the woman behind

This is a very nurturing position and shows that the woman is the backbone of the relationship. She cuddles her partner and makes him feel loved and secure in this position. In this relationship the man wouldn't be frightened of letting go of responsibilities and letting his partner be his emotional anchor.

Poles apart

This is where both partners sleep on their sides, with their backs turned to each other, facing the edge of the bed. This signals that you lack connection with each other and you may suffer from a lack of intimacy. You might also be so independent in the way you run your lives that you end up independent between the sheets! Make sure you're not living life on two parallel tracks that never meet and cross.

Luscious lust

This position is where he sleeps on his back while she's on her side cuddled up into his arms for full-on contact. Not only does this make it easier for some nighttime naughtiness but also if you fall asleep this way too, then it signals you simply can't resist cuddling up and feeling that closeness. You're probably still in the honeymoon phase of your relationship and should make sure you don't lose some of that desire.

Emotional neediness

He's signalling that he really needs you when you lie on your back and he cuddles up into your arms. He needs a real emotional connection and to feel comforted. Just make sure you don't find him too needy.