If you have never felt at ease with sleeping without your clothes at night, these reasons will make you change your mind.
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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 n*ked? Here are some benefits of sleeping in the nude:
1. 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.
2. 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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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 s*x 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!
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Via Life Hack
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