But some research suggests sleeping in the nude by yourselfor with a partnermay come with some potential health benefits.
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Does Sleeping Naked Improve Health?
Sleep Quality
Your core body temperature can also impact thequality of your sleep.
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Wearing pajamas to bed and crawling under the covers in a warm room may interrupt sleep.
Sleeping naked overnight may keep body temperature cooler overall, impacting sperm health in a positive way.
This could lead to shedding weight.However, more research is needed.
A Word From Verywell
A big factor when it comes to sleep is your comfort level.
What About Skin-to-Skin Contact With Someone Else?
Skin-to-skin contact is often referred to in terms of parent and baby bonding.
Sleeping Half-Naked Is Possibly Beneficial Too
Not ready to make the jump from PJs to nothing?
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