(GoHealthier.com) – Sleeping naked. Many people have done it or have thought about doing it. For some people, it can feel uncomfortable, inappropriate, or even lewd. But there’s good news: sleeping naked is actually healthy! There are some great reasons to strip off those pajamas tonight — and every night.
| Quick Read: Bodies are amazing things, and they work best when they’re strong and healthy. There are a lot of ways a body can be kept at its peak, and one of those ways is through reaping the benefits of sleeping in the nude. A better night’s sleep and improvements in mental health are just two of the benefits of sleeping in the buff. Read the full article to learn about all of the benefits sleeping naked has to offer. |
Ready to Lose the PJs? Here’s Why It’s a Good Idea.
1. Improves Sleep
Sleeping well matters. It’s one of the best things we can do for our physical and mental health. But it isn’t always easy to get good sleep. There are all kinds of things that can keep a person awake. Being too warm, getting wrapped up in a nightgown or pajamas, or otherwise feeling uncomfortable in bed can go a very long way toward ruining what would otherwise be a good night’s sleep.
For better sleep, being able to easily move around can make a difference. People who don’t have to fight covers or clothing may sleep better, overall, than those who struggle with their bed or space at night. When a person sleeps better, it can improve a lot of other things about their life, as well. Good sleep may lower stress, make it easier to get things done, and generally improve a person’s outlook on life.
2. Promotes Healthier Skin
The health of a person’s skin can be directly affected by whether they sleep naked or not. That’s because the skin is an organ, and it needs to breathe and have good blood flow to be as healthy as possible. When a person sleeps naked, it encourages their skin to breathe. It also gives it the space it needs to heal any small bits of damage that occur throughout the day. Letting air get to the skin might be a great idea for a supple feeling and a healthy glow.
3. Boosts Weight Loss
People who want to lose weight might be able to do that more easily when they aren’t too warm or uncomfortable at night. Sleeping poorly contributes to the levels of cortisol in the body and the stress responses a person experiences. As cortisol levels increase, it can be more difficult to address weight loss or find the willpower and discipline to make healthy choices. While sleeping naked doesn’t guarantee weight loss, there’s a chance it may contribute to it.
4. Reduces Stress and Anxiety
For anyone struggling with mental health challenges, sleeping naked might be the answer. The stress-reducing powers that sleeping in the nude might provide may make it easier for anxious or depressed people to sleep. Being too warm at night, or otherwise sleeping poorly, may also contribute to depression and anxiety, so there’s good reason to try sleeping naked to see if it helps. Even if it doesn’t “cure” the issue, it could contribute to a better quality of sleep and the boost in mental health that comes along with it.
5. Improves Relationship Interactions
When partners sleep naked, the skin contact they provide each other may help them bond and feel closer to one another. It doesn’t have to be sexual to be valuable in strengthening a relationship, and it contributes to a certain intimacy when partners can touch one another without clothing in the way. Feeling close to a partner may improve mental health and may even increase longevity.
Sleeping in the nude may improve health and well-being in a lot of ways. Whether a person has a partner or not, sleeping in the nude has benefits that might be worth exploring for both mental and physical health. Give it a try, and see if it leads to a better quality of sleep and a boost in mood and productivity during waking hours. It just might be exactly what’s needed.
~Here’s to a Healthier Life!
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