IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS MONTH...

You may have heard of tantric sex via Sting’s famous seven-hour sessions, but the Hindu and Buddhist practice – aimed at fostering connection and groundedness among its practitioners – is thought to date back to the sixth century. The philosophy centres on slow and mindful sex, and the lotus position (where one partner sits crosslegged and the other sits on top, facing them) is a classic, thanks to its intimacybuilding opportunities for eye contact and synchronised breathing. What’s more, it could help you enter a long, deep slumber. A recent survey* tracked the post-coital snoozes of 1,652 participants via sleep monitors over three months. Of the 25 positions performed in the name of research, doggy style increased REM sleep the most, hiking it by 43%. But the lotus came a close second, at 39%. Given it works for any gender combo, it’s the one we suggest you add to your to-do list. Turn on to tune out.