Sleeping naked benefits your health. And skin. And fitness levels.
Yes, naked.
Whaaaaaaaaaa… ? Not only is it super-sexy, experts swear the benefits of sleeping nude are actually through the roof. So, we asked them to spill the top reasons you should ditch those pyjamas — and back it up with solid scientific evidence!
Sleeping nude to have a better night’s rest
Body temperature control is very crucial for a good night’s sleep. Our body temperature is supposed to go down progressively during the night, and being too warm can disrupt sleep.
Therefore, shedding those layers will allow your body to gradually cool down, helping you get a better sleep — which, in turn, is one of the main cornerstones of optimal health.
Sleeping naked for better skin
When we sleep, our body releases a growth hormone (HGH), which affects just about every cell in the body.
HGH is essential for burning fat, building muscle, maintaining bone density and ensuring healthy body composition. It also keeps your skin and hair looking awesome.
Doctors warn that being too warm at night disrupts this anti-aging hormone, which means you will neither burn fat nor benefit from the nighttime repair of your skin, bones and muscles.
Lose belly fat
Studies have shown that sleeping in the nude is also a good way of controlling the stress hormone cortisol, keeping your energy and hunger levels in check.
On the other hand, when sleep is disrupted, your cortisol will be too high, making you more likely to crave comfort foods — and more likely to overeat them.
Sleeping naked? Think: Better sex
No, it’s not just about sliding between the sheets with nothing on… skin-to-skin contact boosts oxytocin, the ‘love hormone’, which makes you feel closer as a couple on the physical and emotional front.
Sleep in the nude for lower stress levels
Added bonus? Oxytocin is not just a feel-good hormone. It also counteracts stress and depression, reduces blood pressure, decreases the heart rate, improves gut motility and decreases intestinal inflammation.
Sleeping naked to air out your vagina
According to women’s health experts, warm environments are the ideal breeding ground for infections — especially of the bacterial kind, which beset our privates.
One way to counter this is by going commando at night, which airs out everything, thereby keeping moisture and infection at bay.
And it’s not just women: for men, sleeping naked helps fertility by lowering the temperature down there.
Sleeping in the nude will make you feel more confident
Once you are attuned into the sheer sensualness of your body on bare sheets and in the cool air, there is no going back. It’s sexy and feeling sexy about your own body increases confidence zillion-fold.
What are your thoughts on sleeping nude? Did you know that it had so many benefits? And, more importantly, are you game?
Anubha Charan is a powerhouse in the luxury beauty industry, with over 15 years of expertise shaping the global beauty narrative. As the former Beauty Director at Marie Claire, she worked with the magazine's French headquarters to craft cutting-edge beauty content for international audiences.
Anubha's bylines have appeared in some of the world’s most prestigious publications, including Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Travel + Leisure, WebMD, and Architectural Digest. She is also the co-author of Paris Bath & Beauty, a Simon & Schuster book on French beauty rituals.
cian says
Sleeping naked offers several benefits for skin, health, and fitness. It promotes better air circulation, which can improve skin health and reduce the risk of fungal infections. It also helps regulate body temperature, leading to better sleep quality and hormone balance. Improved sleep can enhance fitness levels by aiding recovery and overall energy, contributing to a healthier lifestyle.