4 Surprising Health Benefits Of Sleeping Naked
Sometimes less is more when it comes to the science of sleep
“To be naked is to be oneself.” — John Berger
According to a poll of over 1000 Americans, nearly two-thirds of Millennials are regularly sleeping naked, with generations such as Gen X and Baby Boomers not far behind surveying at 45% and 39%, respectively (1).
Whether you’re included in the cohort of individuals already onboard with the idea of stripping down to catch some zzz’s, or you’re merely curious as to the between-the-sheets science of naked sleep, this article is here to break it down.
1. Helps to combat insomnia and improve quality of sleep
You might think that sleeping without any clothes on sounds like a rather cold and exposing endeavor — and about that, you wouldn’t be entirely wrong.
Science suggests that when you skip the extra layer between your body and the sheets, your body actually improves its ability to regulate the temperature throughout the night. Researchers found a link between the frequent experiencing of wakefulness and an elevated core body temperature, indicating that insomnia may be more directly tied to thermoregulation than initially…
