We need that lever in our backyard so that my hubby the astronomer can get better deep space pix. (Even with all the light pollution he’s getting some incredible shots of Andromeda.)
As a lifelong side-sleeper who made the mistake of growing old I can promise you that Ben is shown sleeping in one of the two positions that won’t cause him shoulder pain the next day. The other is on his back. Neck pain or hip pain, maybe.
Any gunk or germs would be on the gloves. I’m not seeing how wearing them to touch her would be any relief.