Did you know that sleeping naked is good for health? Once you ditch your pajamas, you’ll sleep better at night, feel more relaxed, and ward off yeast infections. Yet, only eight percent of Americans have this habit. If you have never slept naked, it’s time to give it a try! Here is why:
Get Better Sleep
When you sleep in your pajamas or undies, they can become tangled, twisted, and uncomfortable. Sleeping naked will eliminate these problems, leading to a better night’s sleep. Additionally, it will keep your body cooler and help you fall asleep faster.
Improve Your Sex Life
Research indicates that when two people sleep naked, their oxytocin levels increase. Also known as the love hormone, oxytocin leads to sexual arousal and better sex. The skin-to-skin touch also boosts endorphin levels, making you happier. Recent studies have found that sleeping in the nude encourages emotional and physical intimacy between couples, which helps improve their relationship.
Enjoy Better Health
Sleeping naked allows your body to breathe. Your armpits, feet, and genitals are covered by clothes all day long, which may increase the risk of skin rashes, eczema, yeast infections, and athlete’s foot. Underwear creates a warm, friendly environment for bacteria to thrive. If you take your clothes off at night, you’ll enjoy better health.
Lower Your Cortisol Levels
If your pajamas make you sweat at night, get rid of them. Overheating during sleep increases cortisol levels, causing weight gain, stress, anxiety, mood swings, and sugar cravings in the long run. When you sleep naked, your body temperature stays within normal limits, which prevents cortisol levels from rising.
Slow Down Aging
Sleeping naked can delay aging and make you look younger. That’s because your body releases anti-aging hormones – HGH and melatonin – when reaching an optimal temperature. Overheating in bed can affect skin health.
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