A sleep expert on ITV's This Morning has blown the nation's mind after sharing a £1 tennis ball hack that can stop snoring in an instant.
It could be a lifeline for couples who are at each others' throats during lockdown.
Speaking on ITVs This Morning, sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock revealed that the number of snorers has increased during lockdown due to inactivity, as we're stuck inside hunched over a desk and spending less time outside moving around.
Dr Bostock said exercise and weight loss can go a long way to alleviating the problem, as well as cutting out habits like drinking alcohol before bed.
But if you're looking for a quicker solution, the expert revealed a bizarre trick that might just do the job - and all you need is a £1 tennis ball.
Discussing how the position we sleep in can affect the amount we snore, Dr Bostock said: "Most people notice that snoring gets worse when you lie on your back.
"So what happens when you lie on your back, your mouth is more likely to open and as it does so, it kind of moves back and compresses the airways, so the muscles in your tongue tend to relax more.
"Anything you can do to keep yourself leaning on the side; some people find a line of pillows, or even a tennis ball sewn into the back of your pyjamas can make it uncomfortable to lean over onto your back."
She also revealed there are more extreme measures you can go to, including using specially designed pieces of tape to hold your mouth shut and promote breathing through your nose instead.
There's also nose strips to help open up your airways, and mouth guards to stop your jaw from sliding back and contributing to the problem, reports the Mirror.
Failing that, there's always earplugs - or as some viewers suggested, kicking them out of bed. Best of luck.
