Sleeping is one of the most important things we do every night. Getting
the right amount of sleep has an untold number of health benefits and
not getting enough sleep is a serious problem in many countries around
the world. Did you know that you can get additional benefits by sleeping
naked? Here are some benefits of sleeping in the nude:
1. Skin-on-skin contact is the best.
If you're married, or living with your significant other, sleeping naked
gives a greater chance of skin-on-skin contact, especially when it
comes to cuddling. This kind of contact can also lead to a more active
sex life. All of this releases copious amounts of oxytocin, which is the
neurotransmitter that helps you feel those good feelings about your
significant other.
2. Helps you regulate your cortisol.
Cortisol is a very strange chemical in the body but it can do a lot of
damage. When you sleep naked, it helps keep your body temperature at the
optimal ranges so your body can better create cortisol. If you sleep
overheated your cortisol levels tend to stay high, even after you wake
up. This can lead to increased anxiety, cravings for bad food, weight
gain, and more terrible things. Sleep naked so you can keep your body
temperature down and sleep well so your body can properly produce and
regulate cortisol.
3. It can make you feel happier and more free.
Just imagine the feeling of laying in bed naked. You're free of your
pants and underwear. Women, you're not wearing a constrictive bra. It's
just you sandwiched between two cool sheets. The feeling just makes you
want to smile and it makes you feel more free. Everyone can use that
kind of good feeling every now and then, and it may even help you be
happier as a person.
4. It is easier.
When you don't have to worry about sleeping in clothes, things start to
get easier. You don't have to buy pajamas, which can save you money. You
have less clothes to wash and less clothes to put away. You may have to
clean your bed sheets more often, but not nearly as often as you'd have
to wash your pajamas when you run out.
5. It could lead to better sleep.
Let's revisit the scenario I described above. There are no drawstrings
or clothes getting tangled in sheets. You don't have to worry about
shirts getting twisted. All of these distractions go away when you sleep
naked and it may help you get better, deeper sleep. You don't need
science to tell you that better, deeper sleep only helps you be
healthier.
6. It can help your skin.
For once your body gets to breathe. Your private parts, armpits, and
feet are generally restricted all day and are often covered by multiple
layers, even in the summer time. Give those parts a chance to air out
and breathe. This can lower the risk of skin diseases, like athlete's
foot, that result from wet, restricted skin.
7. It forces you to be ready to go more often.
Some people get off of work, change into their pajamas, and use this as
an excuse to stay home the rest of the evening. This can lead to a more
sedentary lifestyle, which has been attributed to things like weight
gain. When you keep your regular clothes on, you tend to go out more
often and that's a good thing.
8. Balances your melatonin and growth hormone.
Continuing along that same vein, keeping your sleeping environment below
70 degrees (F) every night can help your body regulate its melatonin
and growth hormone levels. These chemicals help the body do things like
prevent aging and are essential to good health. When you sleep in
clothes, your body heats up and prevents effective use of these
hormones. In other words, sleeping with clothes on makes you grow old
faster.
9. It can keep your sex organs happier.
For men, the cooler sleeping conditions allows your testes to remain at a
cooler temperature. This helps keep your sperm healthy and your
reproductive systems functioning as normal. For women, the cooler and
more airy sleeping conditions can actually help prevent yeast
infections. Yeast grows better in warm, moist conditions. When it's
cooler and dryer, the growth of yeast is prevented.
10. Sleeping in the summer is more bearable.
Summertime is a tricky time to get good sleep. If you don't have air
conditioning, then you may find your bedroom a bit stuffy at night.
Shedding those bedtime clothes can help the bedroom feel more
comfortable. You may even be able to turn the A/C off on those cooler
nights, which can save you a few bucks on your electricity bill. Don't
wake up drenched in sweat again because your thermostat is downstairs
and the hot air expands up to your bedroom where the thermostat can't
read the warm temperatures.
With these tips in mind, it's time to start taking off your clothes at
night! Of course, there are times where clothes are preferable. If you
are ill or it's cold outside, then you should sleep with clothes on to
help you stay warm and prevent further illness. Otherwise, go commando!