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Relationships and self-esteem. Couples who sleep naked and spend time practicing skin-to-skin contact release the hormone oxytocin. This feel-good hormone promotes security and love while reducing anxiety and stress. A shower before bedtime is a good idea to keep the sheets cleaner for longer. Sleep in just a t-shirt or underwear the first few nights to adjust to the feeling of wearing less clothing. It’s all a process; don’t start sleeping completely naked until you feel comfortable.
If you live with roommates or feel that sleeping naked is not for you, look for sleepwear made of natural fibers such as wool, silk, or cotton. Wool helps you fall asleep faster than synthetics, which are uncomfortable or trap too much heat against your body.
1—Regulates body temperature. When we sleep, our body lowers its temperature to rest better. Wearing pajamas or bedding hinders the body’s cooling process, which causes us to wake up more often at night.
2—Promotes better personal hygiene. If we sleep with clothes on, they accumulate bacteria, sweat, and dead skin cells, which cause irritations and foul odors.
3—Improves sleep quality. Some studies have shown that sleeping naked reduces stress and increases the emotional and physical support we receive from our partners.
4—Reduces infections. By sleeping naked, the genital area is kept drier and more ventilated, thus preventing bacterial infections. Moisture and heat trapped in underwear create an environment conducive to the growth of unwanted microorganisms.
5—Ventilate the skin. Sleeping without clothes prevents the skin from breathing, ventilating correctly, and accumulating sweat, oils, and dead skin cells, reducing the risk of irritations, acne, and rashes.
6—Stimulates blood circulation. By not having restrictions on movement and circulation during sleep, sleeping naked promotes better blood circulation. Good circulation is essential for cardiovascular health and the proper delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. Noteworthy: Everyone is different and has individual preferences for sleeping comfort. When sharing a bed with someone, it’s essential to respect their choices and come to mutual agreements so that both parties can be comfortable.
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