5 Health Benefits Of Being Naked
We’re socialized, almost from birth, to believe that there’s something wrong with being naked. But what if nakedness was as much a part of our day-to-day lives as brushing our teeth?
Well, according to the research, spending more time naked can actually be good for your mental and physical health. Here are 5 health benefits of being naked, based on science.
Better sleep
Sleeping naked can help you stay cooler throughout the night, supporting more restful sleep. Ideally, your bedroom should be between 60 and 67 degrees while you’re sleeping. Taking off your clothes can only help.
Healthier sperm
“We have known for some time that men who increase the temperature of their testicles, either through the heat exposure at work or by wearing tight underwear, have poorer semen quality compared to men whose testicles are cooler,” leading fertility expert and researcher at the University of Sheffield in England, Allan Pacey, told the New York Post.
Basically: taking a break from underwear means healthier swimmers.
Positive body image/better self-esteem
Studies show that being naked around other people, especially around non-intimate partners, can help boost your self-esteem and overall life satisfaction. Nudists may be onto something.
Less infections
Your genitals need air. And consistent nudity can ensure you’re not creating moist surfaces on your body that can breed bacteria. Spending more time naked can help prevent infections, most commonly yeast infections and jock itch, caused by bacteria.
Better Sex
This may seem like it goes without saying, but spending more time naked can improve your sex life. Being naked more often increases the likelihood of sex. It will also boost your own confidence, making you more likely to try new things and ask for what you want.
“Try getting your partner to spend more time naked with you,” Brianna Rader, a relationship & sex educator, told Fatherly. “It will give you both an opportunity to touch and admire each other.”