If you struggle to sleep in hot weather, you might be tempted to strip down to your birthday suit. The good news is research has shown repeatedly that sleeping naked has a positive impact on everything from your reproductive health to your self-esteem.

We’ve done the research, and these are the reported benefits of sleeping naked:

Lose weight

When your body temperature is lower, you start to produce more brown fat. This is the good kind of fat because it burns blood sugar and stored white fat (the bad stuff). Brown fat helps to reduce your risk of obesity and diabetes.

Fall asleep faster

When your body is cooler, you fall asleep faster. A naked body is usually cooler, so this could be the answer if you’re struggling to sleep in the heat.

Vaginal health

Tight-fitting or sweaty underwear can increase your risk of a vaginal yeast infection. Sleeping without underwear helps get some air down there.

Male fertility

Studies have shown a link between lower sperm count and tight-fitting. Sleeping without underwear, or loose boxers, is optimal for sperm health.

Relationship booster

If you’re sleeping with a partner, sleeping naked could be a good bonding strategy. It might lead to greater closeness in your relationship.

Improved self-esteem

Being naked in general, whether it’s in your bed or elsewhere, usually helps you become more at ease with your body. When you love and accept your body the way it is, your self-esteem improves.

Better sleep quality

All of the above ultimately leads to better sleep quality. With better sleep quality, you begin to experience the Sealy Effect in your life:

• Improved brain function as your brain forms new neuropathways while you sleep
• Better relationships because you have better problem-solving skills, less irritability and improved stress management
• Enhanced athletic performance with better speed, accuracy and reaction time
• Stronger heart and lower chance of developing heart disease, diabetes, kidney malfunction, and stroke
• Stronger immune system because when your body sleeps it produces cytokines, which help your body fight foreign particles or microbes

Sleep naked: Bedding more important than ever

If you sleep naked you will have to be more diligent about washing your sheets and other bedding regularly. We recommend at least every two weeks. Purchasing sheets that are not only durable but also make you feel comfortable is important. By sticking to cotton or cotton blends, you’ll still get an amazing sleep with this breathable, lightweight, soft and popular material. Sealy sheets are made from 100% cotton percale, with a minimum 200 thread count.