Sleeping with the fan on

[britnyhannah89]

It all depends on the person. There are a lot of people out there that sleep better with a fan. Studies have shown that fans help people sleep in several ways. First, they keep you cool during the night so you don't get night sweats and wake up miserable. Second, the stimulation from air blowing across the face causes your mind to turn OFF (to a degree) outside stimulation which helps you stay asleep. Third, fans can mask a lot of the small noises that cause you to wake up during the night.

[katie322]

Yeah! I like sleeping with the fan on! Mostly to stay cool!

[moonangel]

fans are really helpful to mask noises i sleep better with one on but i also live on a busy street

[annettefayeroach]

 I sleep with the fan on year round to help with hot flashes.

[tjung10]

My wife hates it, but I sleep with a fan on all year around. Have been doing for lots of years.

[Andrew09]

I always sleep with the fan on, it helps me fall asleep. I sleep with the fan on high, underneath the blanket with my head sticking out.  

[lkeys81]

I sleep with the fan on and sleep well.

[schoolvan]

Yes I also sleep with a fan going on low or medium speed even in winter the sound puts me to sleep. If I lose power I use a power pack. 

[CHANEYLAKEGIRL]

I can't stand the fan on all night. Of course, my hubby loves it. 

[skrogman]

Thank you, that was new and interesting information.  I have always seemed to be just fine with the window open, but that is something new to think about.

[jkhanson]

Are we talking about a ceiling fan or a fan that you set on a dresser and point towards you?

I like the ceiling fan on in the summer.  Usually have it off in the winter.

[rghvac69]

I like to sleep in a cold room so I leave the ceiling fan on year around.

[pkrahmer]

It all depends on the person. There are a lot of people out there that sleep better with a fan. Studies have shown that fans help people sleep in several ways. First, they keep you cool during the night so you don't get night sweats and wake up miserable. Second, the stimulation from air blowing across the face causes your mind to turn OFF (to a degree) outside stimulation which helps you stay asleep. Third, fans can mask a lot of the small noises that cause you to wake up during the night.

I only am able to sleep 3-4 hours at a time. Even in the summer I do much having the TV on when I feel asleep then a fan. I don't like the blowing air or the noise from thefan. It will also wake me up a couple hours later.
The tv I can set to shut off in an hour or so and that works for me.

[Cuppycake]

My husband loves to sleep with the fan on. Me not soo much lol ! He says I go into "glowworm mode" with it on hahaha !

[sak4kat]

I'm one of those wives that hates sleeping with a fan on too.  My husband goes as far as having a window air conditioner and a fan at times in the dead of winter.  I chill so easily 1/2 the time I go to bed in layers with sweatpants and hoodies on with extra blankets on my side.  Last night I actually slept with my socks and house shoes on under the covers.  Hasn't even snowed yet this year - I'm doomed.