{"id":3689,"date":"2026-04-12T06:57:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T11:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/claremontcoloniccenter.com\/?p=3689"},"modified":"2026-04-12T06:59:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T11:59:55","slug":"the-best-sleepwear-may-be-no-sleepwear-heres-what-experts-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/claremontcoloniccenter.com\/?p=3689","title":{"rendered":"The Best Sleepwear May be No Sleepwear. Here\u2019s What Experts Say"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Best Sleepwear May be No Sleepwear. Here\u2019s What Experts Say<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\u201cTemperature is one of the most underappreciated factors in sleep,\u201d said Joseph Dzierzewski, senior vice president of research and scientific affairs at the National Sleep Foundation. \u201cWe often hear about light, screens and stress, but even modest changes in temperature and airflow can influence how quickly you fall asleep and how deeply you stay asleep.\u201d

\n\nYour core body temperature naturally drops by about 1 to 2 degrees Fahrenheit (about 0.6 to 1 degree Celsius) to fall asleep, he said, and if that cooling process is disrupted even slightly, sleep can become more fragmented and less restorative.

\n\nThe most important thing is creating what Dzierzewski calls a comfortable sleep microclimate, in which your body isn\u2019t trapping heat between your skin, sleepwear and bedding.

\n\u201cFor some people, that may mean sleeping naked or with minimal clothing; for others, lightweight, moisture-wicking fabrics work well,\u201d he said. The goal is to feel comfortable and secure while helping your body cool naturally.

\n\nFor Brian Diva Cox in Portland, Oregon, that microclimate is easiest to achieve without pajamas. He said sleeping naked became a nightly habit in his teens and, while it\u2019s more occasional now as an adult, he still does it when he wants to prioritize comfort and recovery \u2014 especially on nights when time is short.

\n\n\u201cI wake up refreshed,\u201d he said, adding that he invariably has energy and his smart watch\u2019s sleep chart shows his improved sleep quality the next day.

\n\nWhether you ditch your pajamas or simply switch to lighter layers, reducing insulation can make it easier for your body to release heat. Interestingly, Dzierzewski also noted that warming the hands and feet before bed can help the body release heat more efficiently and fall asleep faster. For people who naturally have cold extremities, keeping them comfortably warm during sleep can also help maintain more stable sleep.

\n\nHow much moisture there is in the air matters, too.

\n\n\u201cHigh humidity limits your body\u2019s ability to cool itself through sweat,\u201d he said, so using breathable, moisture-wicking materials in mattresses, bedding and sleepwear can all help your body offload the heat.

\n\nKeeping a cooler room, typically around 60 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit (around 15 to 19 degrees Celsius) with good airflow, can also support that process, Dzierzewski explained. Be flexible with those temperatures, since comfort can vary by person and people who sleep hot or are experiencing hormonal changes tend to prefer the cooler end of the range.

\n\nFinally, it\u2019s not just about setting a cooler temperature \u2014 it\u2019s about keeping it consistent through the night. Big swings can trigger middle-of-the-night wake-ups if you start overheating.

\n Cooler temps can also impact sperm production <\/b>

\n\nTemperature doesn\u2019t just affect sleep quality \u2014 it plays a role in reproductive health, too.

\n\n\u201cThe testes are outside the body for a reason \u2014 optimal sperm production requires temperatures a few degrees below core body temp,\u201d said CNN contributor Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health. That\u2019s why what you choose to wear or not wear to bed can matter.

\n\nBrahmbhatt, who is also an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida\u2019s College of Medicine, also referenced a large Harvard University study that showed men who wore boxers had higher sperm concentration than those who wore formfitting styles. But he said the key factor is not the tightness itself, but the heat.

\n\n\u201cTight underwear traps heat against the body,\u201d he explained, echoing the same reasoning around warnings about hot tubs and laptops \u2014 the excessive heat. \u201cIt\u2019s less about compression and more about the level of insulation,\u201d he said.

\n\nThe takeaway? Sleeping cooler \u2014 whether naked or in breathable clothing \u2014 may help reduce heat buildup overnight. Better sleep itself may also support hormone health.

\n\n\u201cWhen men sleep better, testosterone production improves,\u201d he added. Because testosterone is primarily produced during sleep, deeper, more restorative rest can support energy, mood and sexual function. Better sleep leads to a better hormonal balance, which supports libido, he said.

\n\n\u201cYou don\u2019t have to sleep naked to get these benefits. You just have to sleep cool,\u201d he added. If you do choose to skip the clothes, he advised that it\u2019s important to wash your sheets more frequently.

\n Intimacy without pressure<\/b>

\n\nSleeping naked or in minimal clothing with your partner may have perks beyond temperature control.

\n\nFor some couples, cuddling skin-to-skin becomes a \u201cway of feeling connected and close,\u201d said CNN contributor Ian Kerner, a licensed marriage and family therapist. It doesn\u2019t have to be sexual, he added, but it can help keep a sense of connection alive \u2014 and it sometimes creates more opportunity for sex when couples arrive in bed exhausted.

\n\nEven when it doesn\u2019t lead to sex, the contact itself can be meaningful. Skin-to-skin touch is associated with oxytocin, a hormone linked to bonding and emotional closeness, he said.

\n\n\u201cThis is a nice way of showing up in bed without having sexual desire \u2014 but potentially getting to desire,\u201d Kerner said. \u201cThe couples that I work with who sleep naked, they like it. It becomes a ritual.\u201d

\n\nHaving the conversation with your partner before you go \u201cno PJs\u201d is critical, and Kerner shared some tips on how to broach the topic. One approach you could take is light and fun, saying \u201cI am going to be sleeping naked tonight. Care to join me?\u201d he said, emphasizing that this doesn\u2019t have to be a sexual thing. Another way is expressing to your partner that you miss intimacy or feeling close and offering getting in bed naked as an option to feel more connected, he said.

\n\nFor couples trying to reconnect, he sometimes suggests what he calls a \u201cwillingness window\u201d \u2014 a low-pressure way to prioritize closeness. Partners do not need to show up with desire, just willingness. \u201cSleeping side by side naked could be a first step,\u201d he said. \u201cYou don\u2019t have to make it a habit \u2014 even once a week, just to see how it feels.\u201d

\n\nWhile Kerner doesn\u2019t see sleeping naked as a requirement, it could be used as an excuse to get in bed and be naked and without our phones and be human with each other for a little while, he said.

\n\nWhether you are ditching pajamas entirely or just switching to lighter fabrics, the goal is the same \u2014 helping your body cool down, sleep more deeply and, potentially, feel a little more connected in the process. If you do choose to sleep naked, make sure to keep clothes handy in case of emergencies.


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