The Fatal Position
Approximately 41% of people sleep using a specific side position by curling up on their sides. With their knees bent. Side sleepers who sleep with their legs bent and curled toward their torsos are sleeping in the fatal position.
The Log Position
People who sleep in the log position sleep on their sides with their arms down next to their bodies. Approximately 15% of people sleep like a log. This sleep position may be good for you if you snore, but if you have arthritis, you may wake up in pain.
The Yearned Position
People who sleep in the yearned position sleep on their sides with their arms outstretched in front of the body.
The Spooning Position
Spooning is a side sleeping position for couples; the person in the back holds the one in the front close to their body.
The Starfish Position
People who sleep in a starfish position sleep on their backs with their arms up over their heads. Approximately 5% of people sleep this way.