Our sleeping habits are most likely quite different and also depend on the time of year. What sounds strange at first, could be unexpectedly worthwhile. Because even in winter you should try to sleep naked. The possible effects on your body should be exciting, especially for men.
Sleeping naked: so many people are already doing it
In Germany, numerous people are already supporters of going to bed without clothes. In 2019, a sleep survey by YouGov and IKEA showed the respective habits. Around 5,000 people were surveyed, 41 percent of whom said they liked to sleep naked. To the question “Is it okay to sleep ‘downstairs without’?” The answer “Of course!” Was at least correspondingly frequently represented.
It was mainly men (49 percent) who advocate this kind of sleep feeling. After all, 33 percent of women also agreed. But the decision to choose nudism in bed also depends on age. The older a person is, the willingness to do so apparently decreases. Respondents between the ages of 18 and 24 were still almost 50 percent ready. From the age of 65, only around a third agreed.
The 3 Big Benefits of Sleeping Naked
It is of course important that no one should necessarily sleep naked if he or she does not feel comfortable. Even those who are cold or refuse for other reasons will not suffer any disadvantages. What experts suggest, however, is this Trying out, for example, to prevent special diseases.
So there are a few arguments in favor of going to bed in the so-called “birthday suit”. For example, many people find this very much comfortable or have the feeling sleep better to be able to.
Apart from the subjectively better sleep sensation and the Temperature control, but there are three other pluses that you can gain from sleeping naked. And also from a health point of view.
# 1 improving sperm quality
Men who value their fertility should at least consider sleeping naked. Dr. According to Navya Mysore, an expert on reproductive health, cooler temperatures can have positive effects on sperm quality and motility.
# 2 More intimacy
It can also be beneficial for the health of the partnership to leave out clothing. However, it is not about sexual, but simple skin contact, which among other things leads to a reduction in stress. This happens because the “cuddle hormone” oxytocin is released in the process. It is one of the happiness hormones and triggers positive feelings. At the same time, it reduces the formation of the stress hormone cortisol. As a result, both partners come to rest together: inside.
# 3 Mitigating fungal diseases
As unsavory as it sounds, sleep also has the potential to promote yeast infections. The reason for this is the closed, dark and narrow environment in which these thrive. For men and women, for example, this can lead to such diseases in the genital area. Mysore therefore recommends adequate ventilation. Sleeping naked “is worth a try,” she told LifeHacker.
A related, generally positive effect: less body odor. If nothing of your own body sticks to clothing, you will probably get up a little fresher in the morning, as sleep researcher Dr. Hans Günter Weeß knows:
If you sleep in pajamas, body fluids such as sweat stay longer on the skin and collect in the folds of the skin.
Dr. Hans Günter Weeß, sleep researcher
Also worthwhile: Sleeping naked for more self-confidence
In addition to the positive effects on your body, falling asleep without a shell can ultimately even do something for your psyche, as Weeß further explains:
Anyone who sleeps naked feels sexy.
Dr. Hans Günter Weeß, sleep researcher
If you feel good in your own skin, this ensures more self-confidence and a generally better feeling for yourself.
Caution: Still not recommended in every case
However, there are a few disadvantages to not wearing clothes. If, for example, fans, air conditioning and the like are used in the heat, this can turn into one unwanted hypothermia to lead.
As Professor Thomas Penzel, scientific director of the Interdisciplinary Sleep Medicine Center at the Charité in Berlin, explains, the body is less protected in the REM phase. Then “the body’s reflexes to regulate body heat fail,” says the scientist.
Another disadvantage: wash bed linen more often
Anyone who goes to bed without pajamas etc. should also be aware that this should also be accompanied by a certain hygienic behavior. Due to the lack of body covering, sweat, skin flakes and other body oils settle more easily and more directly in bedding and mattresses.
In the end, this can lead to more house dust mites and allergies, because they feed on the human “remains”. A scientifically proven rule of how often you should wash bed linen can help. However, cleaning more frequently is correspondingly bad for the environment in the end.
More tips on sleeping
It is well known that a good night’s sleep itself also has a positive effect on health. How long we sleep, however, ultimately decides again more precisely. Conversely, too little sleep can have corresponding effects. If you can’t change the length, try to influence the quality. At least six methods are helpful for better sleep.
Source: LifeHacker, IKEA / YouGov, Apotheken Umschau, Mattress Advisor, Men’s Health