Sleep Naked! Nudity May Lead to Better Rest & More Intimacy - Benefits of Sleeping Naked

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Sleeping in your birthday suit isn't for everyone but according to science, skipping the jammies may lead to optimal sleep. 

According to a new report by Glamour, The National Sleep Foundation revealed that the ideal temperature for a good sleep is about 65 degrees and sporting sleep wear may impeded the body's auto-regulation to achieve the ideal temperature. 

"When your temperature rises, your body produces sweat that is meant to cool you down as it evaporates off your skin. If pajamas keep you too warm, you might find yourself damp and uncomfortable," wrote the literature. Wearing clothes while sleeping and finding yourself too hot is definitely an impediment to sound sleep.

Temperature is also the culprit when it comes to feeling sleepy as thermo-regulation is a key factor when it comes to sleeping. Sleeping naked can help your body maintain its coolness.

In addition, sleeping in the buff can also reap benefits for your relationship. Fran Walfish, Psy.D., has explained that the physical contact allows couples to feel more connected. When you and your partner both sleep naked, the skin-to-skin contact will release the feel-good hormone [oxytocin]."

Top Benefits of Sleeping Naked

Below are some of the main advantages to sleeping au natural:

• Convenience- Not having to put on clothing at night is basically easier. Not only will you not have to worry about your attire, you'll also minimize on the cost sleepwear as well as the effort it takes to wash and pack away your clothes. 
• Air out your privates - Sleeping in the nude, according to Jennifer Landa, MD (via Cosmopolitan) allows you to air out your intimate areas and for women especially, it's healthier for the vagina. Avoid an overgrowth and infections by airing out your parts. 
• Better Skin - Related to "airing out," as your body breathes, Life Hack wrote that other body parts benefit in the same way. Allowing your body to be clothing-free can lover the risk of skin diseases like athlete's foot. 
• Lose Weight - Cosmo also reports that with better sleep quality, your levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, will decrease allowing you to decrease your energy and hunger levels. This may minimize your cravings and tendency to over eat. 
• Freedom - Another benefit is the feeling of just being "free." All day and everyday, throughout our lives, we are wearing underwear, boxers, briefs, jackets, bras and all sorts of other articles of clothing. The feeling of being covered by a loose sheet can allow you go feel better, more free and in turn, contribute to making you feel happier, reported Life Hack.