It keeps your skin looking younger, it’s healthier for your privates… and four other reasons you should ALWAYS sleep naked
Recent research has revealed the scientifically proved health benefits to sleeping in the nude and there seem to be a lot
RECENT research has revealed the scientific health benefits of sleeping naked and there are a lot more than you might expect.
Many people will whack on their PJs before climbing into bed, but it might be time to change that habit because sleeping starkers comes with a number of benefits.
1. It's more hygienic for your privates
Wearing clothes in bed can encourage yeast and bacteria to grow and cause infections. By ditching your underwear you allow your body to breathe and keep clean.
2. It keeps your skin looking youthful
If your skin gets too hot it can disrupt the release of your anti-ageing hormones - melatonin and growth hormones.
Because your growth hormones are released when your body temperature is lower, it's better to sleep without clothes so you can cool off.
3. It can help you lose weight
Research has found that staying cool during the night can help increase your metabolism.
Also, if your body temperature is lower you'll end up having to burn more calories to try and keep yourself warm.
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4. You'll sleep better
The National Sleep Foundation say the cooler you are the deeper a sleep you will have.
So to help your body temperature naturally decrease and get a better sleep, you should ditch those layers of clothes.
5. It can bring you closer to your partner
According to psychologists, skin on skin contact will increase the release of the love hormone oxytocin which helps you feel closer to your partner.
In addition to that, the hormone also helps alleviate stress and depression, so get close and personal with your partners.
6. It gives you a sense of freedom
It is one of the only times you can be truly naked without feeling self-conscious and can help you become more comfortable with you body.
