The media loves to talk about sleeping naked. The topic carries just enough taboo to make it irresistible to readers. Given that up to a third of adults sleep in the buff, is there any real science to supports its sleep and health benefits? In this episode we will:
- Examine current research about the metabolic effects of sleeping in cooler temperatures and how being naked might support these theories
- Postulate how sleeping naked/in a cooler environment could increase brown fat composition leading to increased metabolism, weight loss, and better glycemic control/lower diabetes risk
- Revisit the sleep benefits of colder temperatures (from Episode 25)
- Push back on the direct relationship between sleeping naked and healthier skin
- Discuss the role of oxytocin on sleep, stress, and sleeping skin to skin
- Touch on the role of sleeping naked on vaginal health
- Dive into the idea that sleeping naked improved sperm counts and fertility
- Explore the ways in which sleeping naked could lead to heightened self-esteem and body acceptance
- Determine if there is in fact evidence that sleeping naked promotes intimacy
- Briefly review potential cons of sleeping naked
Produced by: Maeve Winter
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Thanks for listening and sleep well!
