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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Julia Musto

Experts warn of the health consequences of ‘bed rotting’

On freezing, dark winter days, burrowing beneath the comforter and staying there may sound like perfection - sadly, though, it can have big health consequences.

The practice now widely referred to as ”bed rotting” became popular on social media in the late 2010s. It referred to extended staycations in bed that can last for minutes or even days.

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