Some people prefer to sleep naked, with total freedom, regardless of earthquakes or midnight catastrophes; I confess that I prefer to sleep in my pajamas, though.
I started researching about sleeping without pajamas and found many health benefits ranging from increased self-esteem, improved skin and even the prevention of coronary heart disease. And honestly, after learning this, I want to give it a try too, so take note:
More fertile men: a research published in 2015 in the journal American Society for Reproductive Medicine confirmed that men who wear briefs in the daytime and do not wear them when sleeping have significantly lower levels of damaged DNA in their sperm compared to those who sleep in tight-fitting briefs.
Fewer vaginal infections: tight underwear increases the risk of vaginal candidiasis (vaginal yeast infection), as fungi thrive in warm, moist conditions. Sleeping without clothes is a healthy way to counteract these infections.
Naked as a couple: according to studies by American naturopath Natasha Turner, it is confirmed that couples who sleep naked have a greater emotional connection. Skin-to-skin contact increases libido. In short; they wake up in a good mood and in the mood for a “good moaning”.
Less stress: cortisol is the anxiety hormone, and it is released when we sleep because the body is relaxed. That is why, if you are without clothes, you enjoy a perfect rest.
Burn calories: when you sleep you burn fat naturally, because the body temperature drops and so does the basal metabolism. With clothes on, this effect would not occur. The best thing is that you wake up less hungry because cortisol levels decrease.
Rejuvenates: studies show that sleeping naked slows down the aging process, and it is because, while sleeping, the growth hormone is released which is an ‘anti-aging’ active ingredient. The reason is that if you sleep in a warm environment (clothes on), a smaller quantity of the hormone is processed. Simple: less clothes, more youth.
Less diabetes and coronary heart disease: according to a study conducted by the National Sleep Foundation in the United States, it was found that the probability of suffering from diabetes decreases when sleeping naked. This is because, by sleeping in a cooler environment, there is a stability in blood sugar levels. A continuous sleep of at least 6 hours allows for better circulation and decreases the risk of coronary heart disease.
Body temperature: according to the Los Angeles Sleep Study Institute, some types of insomnia are linked to poor body temperature regulation. It also affects sleep cycles, which prevent you from having a restful sleep.
Improves memory: when you are sleepy and tired, your body temperature decreases due to the action of melatonin, the sleep hormone. Wearing pajamas increases the temperature and makes it more difficult to fall asleep. This is how sleeping naked produces deep sleep, which is the phase in which memory functions at 100%.
Self-esteem: sleeping nude is the best sign of self-love, because you accept your body as it is not only in front of a mirror. It gives you the security you need in your life, increasing your self-esteem and feeling safe with your extra pounds or your scars.
For some people, sleeping without clothes on is not comfortable at all for many reasons such as it is unhygienic or it could make you cold at night. But if you want to live the experience, you try to start doing it little by little until you feel comfortable.
Try sleeping in your underwear only or pajamas and no underwear one day, until you do it without pajamas. In case you sweat a lot, take a bath before sleeping since it also helps you to relax and to feel your naked skin between the sheets: it will make you enjoy a #sinrecato experience.
Traducción del español: Catalina Oviedo Brugés
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