Did you know that 35 percent of British adults sleep with teddy bear ...

Thirty-five  35%  percent of adults in Britain admitted they sleep with a teddy bear to help de-stress and sleep at night, a survey said.

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Over the past year, Travelodge has had to reunite 75,000 Teddy Bears with their fretful owners after these sleeping buddies were inadvertently left behind.  And it was this astounding statistic that prompted the hotel chain to conduct the survey.   Interestingly, 25% of those traveling with a Teddy pacifier in their overnight bag were grown men.

One in ten single men surveyed admitted they hide their teddy bear when their girlfriend stays over. Fourteen per cent of married men reported they hide their teddy bear in the wardrobe or under bed when any family and friends come to visit.

Interestingly more men at 15% compared to 10% of women reported they treat their teddy as their best friend and will share their intimate secrets with their bear.

Also over a quarter (26%) of male respondents stated it is quite acceptable to have a bear regardless of your age.   PR News Wire

Corinne Sweet, psychologist and progressive voice for the State, declares:

Cuddling a teddy bear is an important part of our national psyche as it evokes a sense of peace, security and comfort. It’s human nature to crave these feelings from childhood to adult life, which is why 35% of British adults sleep with their teddy bear. 

It’s not surprising, then, that taking a cuddly bear on a business trip is so popular, even among men (25%). As a bedtime bear evokes the secure feelings of home and warmth which can aid sleep – just like in childhood.

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