The pros and cons of sleeping without clothes

A 2018 study found that sleeping sans clothes can improve temperature regulation and sensory cues, potentially improving sleep quality by reducing nighttime wake-ups.

Sleeping without clothing can increase bacteria in bed, as your sheets directly catch small amounts of fecal matter from passing gas. In a TikTok video, Dr. Anthony Youn claims the average person toots 15-25 times per day.

For women, gynecologists say that ditching tight or damp underwear at night can reduce the risk of yeast infections, especially if you experience night sweats or hot flashes.

Sleeping in the buff can expose your skin to allergens like dust mites, mold, and pet dander in your mattress, possibly triggering allergic responses. If you’re on a foreign mattress, you never know what's lurking.

Baby, you were born this way. Sleeping in your birthday suit helps maintain natural sleep rhythms, including circadian cycles, crucial for deep, restful sleep, according to Sarah Spoor from Pepper.

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In colder months, sleeping sans clothing may leave you shivering or needing extra blankets, potentially disrupting your sleep.

A 2018 study found that men who wore looser-fitting underwear had a 25% higher sperm concentration and 17% higher total count than those who wore tighter underwear. No undies? Even better for the boys!

A good pair of PJs is often more affordable than a luxurious set of high-thread-count sheets. Sleeping in the buff could become bothersome if you have sensitive skin and not great sheets.

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Sleeping without clothes can increase your receptiveness to touch, enhance personal pleasure, and create a more intimate experience with your own body, sex and relationship expert Karinna Karsten told Prevention.

Without the barrier of clothing, you’ll need to wash your sheets more frequently to remove sweat, oil, and dead skin cells (and the other gross stuff), thus, adding to your laundry load. Cleanliness hack? Shower before bed to keep things cleaner.

Science has found that skin-to-skin contact can improve intimacy and relationships by releasing the “love hormone” oxytocin. According to Sleep Foundation, it also boosts feelings of safety and reduces anxiety.

Fire? Earthquake? In case of a nighttime emergency, you’ll need to quickly find clothes to wear, which can be stressful and time-consuming. Or, face your neighbors in the buff.

Sex experts say sleeping in the buff allows you to connect with your body in a vulnerable and intimate way, a rare opportunity when we’re usually clothed throughout the day. Spending time without clothes around others has also been found to boost self-esteem and body image.

Ever heard the expression beauty sleep? If sleeping in your birthday suit helps you sleep better, it’s good for your skin, along with most other aspects of your health.

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If you have children, roommates, or share a living space, you may need to adjust your nighttime attire to avoid uncomfortable situations when you get up to use the bathroom or grab a midnight snack.

Save money on sleepwear and reduce textile consumption by embracing a clothing-free bedtime. If you're anything like Marilyn Monroe, all you'll need is a little bit of Chanel No. 5.

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