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More men than women take teddy bears to bed when sleeping alone, according to a new study.

Some 20% of men admitted to cuddling a teddy, compared to 15% of women, reports Sky News.

Of the 2,000 people surveyed, 63% said they needed a bedtime cuddle to sleep.

The study was commissioned by hotel chain Travelodge which is piloting a 'Cuddillow' - a 2ft 6ins long pillow with two 'arms'.

It is being tried out at hotels in Newcastle, Durham, Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham.

Eight per cent of women said they spray their pillow or nightclothes with their partner's aftershave when away from home on their own.

But only 3% of men resorted to using their partner's perfume to offset loneliness.

Nearly three in five people felt lonely sleeping without their partner, while 16% found it difficult to get to sleep and 9% felt scared.

The survey revealed Angelina Jolie was the person men would most like to cuddle up with. Women opted for Johnny Depp.