BY: NADIA ZAIDI
Let it hang between the sheets. In fact, why cover at all? A recent study shows that uninhibited (that’s one way of putting it) sleepers enjoy more perks of life. In fact, they’re also wealthier than pyjama-wearing snobs. Go figure.
Sleeping commando can also lead to weight loss because our bodies overproduce cortisol when we are overheated. Excess cortisol production creates glucose, and excess glucose coverts to fat.
That’s not the only way that cortisol makes you pack-on-the pounds. Since cortisol is a stress hormone, when it’s released in large amounts it lowers blood sugar levels and leads to increased appetite. Bottom line: sleeping in cooler temperatures supposedly curbs the munchies.
Sleeping fully clothed causes increased body temperature, which also disrupts the release of melatonin and a growth hormone, which are crucial anti-aging factors.
It seems like sleeping naked has endless benefits.
But if you’re averse to the idea of harmonizing the sheets with your privates, try removing layers of fancy bedding.
Since sleeping without much — or nothing at all — eliminates the build-up of warm environments where bacteria like fungi thrive, it reduces the chance of thrush. Don’t worry, guys. Sleeping naked does good for you down there, too. Nude male sleepers may have greater fertility because testosterone is released at night and thrives when men are cooler. Recently the American Cancer Society found that men who sleep for less than five hours a day are twice as likely to develop prostate cancer. Woah.
I’m not about to get personal about my sleep preferences, but there’s something quite liberating about the idea of sleeping nude. It seems very primal and instinctive. I mean, it’s not like cave men and women had 200 thread-count sheets lying around their caverns.
At the same time, your willingness to sleep naked might also depend on who your nighttime companion is. Many people claim that sleeping naked is sexier. In fact, some people find it leads to greater intimacy.
And you wanted to buy new silk pyjamas — apparently you don’t need them!
Despite the advantages, sleeping naked isn’t exactly a trend. In fact, most Americans (52 per cent) sleep partially clothed, while 31 per cent sleep completely clothed. Only a mere 17 per cent of American’s actually sleep naked.
Perhaps if more people knew about the benefits they might give it a go. Being overheated by just three or four more degrees increases the likelihood of waking up at night.
This one really got me: sleeping naked makes you wealthier.
Huh?
Apparently, when we set it free between the sheets, we’re building our inner confidence. This confidence translates to other facets of our life, including work. Confident people earn more, at least according to numerous studies.
Let’s go over the benefits of sleeping naked:
- Leads to increased happiness
- Facilitates weightlLoss
- Better for your hair
- Better for your health
- Greater intimacy
- Makes you wealthy
So the next time you’re feeling restless, try bearing it all. Who knows, maybe you’ll wake up healthy and wealthy.
