The Science

Benefits of Proning

Why Stomach Sleeping Feels So Good (and How to Do It Right)

About 9% of sleepers naturally prefer lying on their stomachs — that’s more than 750 million people worldwide. It feels comfortable, grounding, and often the only way to truly relax. Done right, proning can deliver:

Deep Relaxation: Many find proning calming and secure, lowering stress before sleep.

Reduced Snoring: Sleeping face-down naturally opens the airway, reducing snoring for some sleepers.

Comfort & Habitual Ease: For stomach sleepers, no other position feels as natural or sustainable.

But… without the right support, proning can also cause pain, bloating, and long-term discomfort. That’s where specialized design makes the difference.

The key is creating a curated, problem-specific solution to the issue. And traditional pillows, just don’t cut it. 

Traditional Pillow vs. Prone Pillow ZZZ 

 A rectangular block just doens’t work for you.. And it’s not your fault.

Most pillows on the market were made for back or side sleepers. For stomach sleepers, this creates a losing battle:

Traditional Pillows

❌ Force your head to twist sideways just to breathe

❌ Push your spine into an unnatural curve

❌ Leave your arms searching for a place to rest

❌ Lead to morning pain, bloating, and even skin wrinkles

Prone Pillow ZZZ

✅ V-shaped cradle lets you breathe freely without neck strain

✅ Ergonomic slope supports your spine and torso

✅ X-Wing arm channels give your arms a natural resting place

✅ Designed by stomach sleepers, tested by 500+ real users

Finally, a pillow designed from the ground up - just for lying on your stomach. 

Our Research

The Science of Lying Better on Your Stomach

We didn’t guess — we tested. Our team gathered over 500+ stomach sleepers from around the world and conducted a 170-point study to deeply understand their sleep patterns, posture challenges, and comfort needs.

With the help of chiropractors, sleep experts, and advanced AI design simulations (over 1 million body types tested), we developed products that truly support stomach sleeping. Every detail — from the V-shaped cradle to the X-Wing arm channels — is grounded in research and community feedback.

Prone Labs was built by stomach sleepers, for stomach sleepers. But we didn’t stop with personal experience.

  • Global Community: We gathered over 500 stomach sleepers worldwide to share their challenges.

  • 170-Point Study: We analyzed physique, posture, and sleeping behaviors to pinpoint what stomach sleepers truly need.

  • Expert Collaboration: With chiropractors, sleep specialists, and industrial designers, we refined every angle, slope, and channel.

  • AI Progressive Design: We simulated over 1 million body types to optimize shape and support.

The result is more than just a pillow — it’s the first product scientifically and ergonomically engineered for stomach sleeping.