If you regularly sleep sans pajamas, you’re in the minority.
The vast majority of us sleep swaddled in some sort of clothing, be it shorts,
a tee shirt, or a full-on onesie. According to a national sleep survey from
2012, only 8 percent admit to sleeping naked. But did you know
that sleeping naked is actually great for you? Here are 6 ways nixing your
pajamas will improve your health and happiness.
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.
Reduce insomnia.
As you sleep, your body naturally dips in temperature. It’s
beneficial for the body to cool down, and it encourages deeper, more restful
sleep. If your body is overheated, wrapped in thick socks and pants, you may
not be able to release excess heat, which could rob you of a solid night’s sleep. Studies have
shown that insomnia and body temperature are closely related, so take
off those clothes if you’re tossing and turning.
Age more slowly.
When you sleep well, your body produces melatonin and growth hormone, both of which act as
anti-aging agents in the body. Since sleeping in a cool (ahem, nude)
environment encourages better, deeper sleep, it isn’t a far stretch to consider
that sleeping pajama-less can stave off premature aging. It also encourages
healthier skin, since there are now seams or waistbands pushing in and
encouraging dryness or wrinkles.
Improve relationships.
Skin on skin contact with your significant other increases
the amount of oxytocin your body produces. Oxytocin
is a powerful hormone that increases bonding and feelings of
attachment. Plus, you’re more likely to get frisky if there are no clothes
standing in your way, which is also great for relationships!
Your sex organs will be 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.
Exposing vaginas, naturally damp and warm places, to
unobstructed air flow every night can help to reduce the growth of yeast and
unwelcome bacteria. On the other hand, testes are meant to be cooler than the
rest of the body. Testicles that are kept cooler by sleeping in the nude are
apt to produce healthier sperm.
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.
Improve self-esteem.
We have a tendency to
hide our bodies from ourselves. But, the more you acknowledge and inhabit your
beautiful body, the more likely you will be to accept it for what it truly is.
In this way, sleeping in the nude can actually improve your self-esteem over time. Embrace yourself, and
slide your bare skin in between those crisp sheets. It will feel so good!
Sleeping naked allows you to be undeniably you. Let your
body cool down, improve your health and embrace your physique. Give naked
sleeping a try tonight!
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