While many consider sleeping naked as an attitude that is just a mannerism, people who sleep naked may actually be making healthy choices as research suggests that sleeping naked may benefit your sleep as the habit is said to have several potential health benefits; promoting better sleep by allowing the body to cool down naturally, aid in weight loss by increasing metabolism, reduce junk food cravings, improve sexual activity and intimacy, keep private parts healthier, help maintain a younger appearance, and enhance mood upon waking up among other benefits.
It has been proved through research that sleeping nude can help core temperature cool faster and lead to better sleep while also improving health, self-esteem, partner intimacy and reducing anxiety.
Sleeping naked helps some people fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. The body is regulated by circadian rhythm which cycles through heating and cooling patterns throughout the day and as the body begins to feel tired at the end of the day, melatonin production increases and core body temperature decreases. This decrease in body temperature continues throughout the night; becoming too warm at night interferes with sleep. For this reason, some people believe sleeping nude can help the body achieve a cooler core temperature faster and promote better sleep.
Sleeping naked may help keep Candida yeast from flourishing in the vagina; an overgrowth of candida causes a yeast infection which may inflame the mucous membrane of the vagina, causing pain and itching. The risk of yeast infections is often increased by inadequate air circulation commonly due to tight or synthetic underwear. Avoiding tight or ill-fitting underwear while you sleep can contribute to overall better vaginal health.
Sleep can impact your skin’s health and appearance. When you are fatigued and not getting enough sleep, your skin is more susceptible to wrinkles, drooping, swelling, and dark circles under your eyes. Delayed or reduced sleep also impacts your skin’s ability to heal wounds, like cuts or blisters. If sleeping naked helps you sleep better, then it will also improve the health of your skin. More sleep gives your skin time to regenerate and repair any wounds, helping you look and feel your best.
Sleeping naked next to your partner may increase feelings of fulfillment and connection between couples. Partners who spend time engaging in skin-to-skin contact are more likely to feel less stressed and closer to their partner. Skin-to-skin contact releases the hormone oxytocin, which is a feel-good hormone that promotes feelings of safety and love while reducing anxiety. Also, sleeping naked with a partner may help you feel good about your body. Spending time naked around others increases self-esteem and a positive body image.
Sleeping cooler, which is easier when sleeping in the buff, might boost metabolism and aid in weight loss. A 2014 National Institutes of Health study found that maintaining a colder temperature overnight increases the body’s level of calorie-burning “brown fat.”
Junk food cravings could subside: As the body cools down during sleep, you release more human growth hormone and less cortisol, known as the “stress hormone.
Sleeping naked will likely make you look younger; as your temperature drops during sleep, your body releases melatonin and human growth hormone, both of which may affect your appearance.
If you’re ready to sleep naked, make sure to change or wash your sheets at least once a week, invest in comfortable sheets and bedding to help with temperature regulation, shower before bed to keep your sheets clean longer.
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