SURVEY FINDS COUPLES THAT SLEEP NAKED TOGETHER HAVE HAPPIER RELATIONSHIPS AND MORE SEX

A recent survey conducted by Cotton USA asked 1000 British people in relationships what they wear to bed and how happy they were in their current relationships. The survey found that couples who sleep in the buff had happier relationships, more sex and stronger bonds.

57% of those who reported sleeping naked said they felt happy, compared with 48% of pajama wearers and 43% of nightie wearers.

According to the NYDailyNews:

Cotton USA spokesperson Stephanie Thiers-Ratcliffe said in a release that being nude encouraged being intimate and open, because of soft bedding and skin-to-skin contact.

Manhattan-based therapist and relationship expert Amber Madison wasn’t surprised by the findings. 

“Being naked in bed with your partner is physically and emotionally intimate,” she said. “It’s a way of showing, ‘I want to be close to you’ and a green light for sex. That intimacy and emotional and physical availability is what keeps a relationship strong in light of daily stressors and challenges.” 

The study also looked at general sleeping habits and relationships. It found that dirty clothes on the floor, clutter and beds left unmade are big turn-offs. Eating in bed, allowing pets in the bedroom, stealing the covers and wearing socks to sleep were also listed as pet peeves. 

“There are many factors which can affect the success of a relationship, but one factor which is often overlooked is the bedroom environment,” Thiers-Ratcliffe added. 

Speaking of cotton, the material was said to imply cleanliness, while satin implied wealth (but also sleaziness) and polyester implied cheapness. 

And ageism be damned: It’s the over-55 crowd who are most likely to sleep naked, the survey found.

Five Reasons to Sleep Naked

According to a large survey, less than 1 In 10 Americans sleep in the nude. This is a sad finding considering the fantastic (and scientifically proven!) benefits we gain from ditching PJ's and slipping into our birthday suit. Check out these surprising health benefits ranging from improved hormonal balance and mood to less belly fat, more sex and beyond.

Boost your anti-aging hormones: Plenty of people like to feel cozy at bedtime, but a sleep environment that's too warm can prevent the natural cooling that should take place in your body while you sleep.
Keeping your body or your bedroom too warm (higher than 70˚F (21˚C) will disrupt the release of your main anti-aging hormones, melatonin and growth hormone. When we sleep in total darkness, melatonin is released, triggering a very slight but critical cool-down in the body. As body temperature drops, growth hormone is released and works its regenerative magic.
In fact, sleep itself has been touted as a magic pill precisely because it encourages the release of this youthful hormone. In a study published in the journal "Sleep", researchers showed that you can get safe, legal doses of growth hormone -- and even improve athletic performance -- just by hitting the sack for a deep, restorative sleep.
Its also good for your health in other ways -- researchers have found that people with normal or high blood pressure experience a 20 to 30 per cent reduction in blood pressure and 10 to 20 per cent reduction in heart rate during sleep.