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 theoriesPostulate how sleeping naked/in a cooler environment could increase brown fat composition leading to increased metabolism, weight loss, and better glycemic control/lower diabetes riskRevisit the sleep benefits of colder temperatures (from Episode 25)Push back on the direct relationship between sleeping naked and healthier skinDiscuss the role of oxytocin on sleep, stress, and sleeping skin to skinTouch on the role of sleeping naked on vaginal healthDive into the idea that sleeping naked improved sperm counts and fertilityExplore the ways in which sleeping naked could lead to heightened self-esteem and body acceptanceDetermine if there is in fact evidence that sleeping naked promotes intimacyBriefly review potential cons of sleeping nakedProduced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!