Sleeping naked makes couples happier, study shows
Research reveals that sleeping without clothes enhances the emotional bond between partners, increasing their happiness. This happens through several mechanisms that promote closer connection and trust.
Skin-to-skin contact boosts the release of oxytocin — the closeness hormone — which reduces stress and strengthens trust. Emotional openness also increases, allowing partners to be vulnerable with each other, fostering intimacy. Additionally, confidence improves as individuals accept their bodies around their partner without feeling self-conscious. Finally, the absence of physical barriers like pajamas encourages spontaneous hugs and touches.
Therefore, the less clothing worn during sleep, the deeper the emotional connection, improving relationship quality.
