Is Sleeping Naked Really Good for You?

Could sleeping naked actually help you sleep better? Research suggests that nighttime body temperature plays an important role in sleep quality, and ditching your pajamas may have some surprising benefits for comfort, intimacy, and overall well-being.

In this episode of The Self Help Briefing, Mike makes a confession: he sleeps completely naked—and Jen has questions. From body temperature and sleep quality to intimacy, mood, and reproductive health, Mike and Jen explore some of the potential benefits of sleeping in the buff.

They also look at the science behind keeping cool while you sleep, why skin-to-skin contact may encourage bonding between partners, and why sleeping naked isn't necessarily for everyone.

And yes, after their recent conversation about morning wood, Jen has a few thoughts about Mike's preferred sleepwear—or lack thereof.

In This Episode

• Why body temperature matters during sleep
• Sleeping cooler and sleep quality
• Skin-to-skin contact, oxytocin, and intimacy
• Sleep quality and emotional well-being
• Why nighttime temperature may matter for male reproductive health
• How to experiment with sleeping naked if you're used to pajamas
• Mike's own experience sleeping in the buff

Today's Affirmation

“I give myself permission to rest, let go, and be completely comfortable in my own skin.”

Recommended Reading

Sleep Soundly Every Night, Feel Fantastic Every Day
By Dr. Robert S. Rosenberg

A practical guide to understanding sleep problems and making changes that can help improve the quality of your sleep.

Amazon: https://amzn.to/4httdSl

Sources & Related Reading

Journal of Physiological Anthropology
Effects of Thermal Environment on Sleep and Circadian Rhythm
https://jphysiolanthropol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1880-6805-31-14

Harvard Medical School – Division of Sleep Medicine
Sleep and Mood
https://sleep.hms.harvard.edu/education-training/public-education/sleep-and-health-education-program/sleep-health-education-87

FOREO – MYSA
The Power of Skin-to-Skin Contact in Mental Health
https://www.foreo.com/mysa/the-power-of-skin-to-skin-contact-in-mental-health

Related Reading

Guy Counseling
Why Do Men Get Morning Wood?
https://guycounseling.com/men-morning-wood/

 

 

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