Vol. 9

Day

28

Sleep Naked

According to a national sleep study, only 17% of Americans sleep in the nude. And if you're in the 83% not stripping down before bed, you may want to reconsider. Not only does it feel awesome to let it all hang out between the sheets, it's also good for your health. Here are three solid reasons to ditch the drawers at night.

You'll get more from your sleep.

Sleeping in pajamas, clothes or even just underwear can add unnecessary warmth. And when you're overheated during sleep, your body doesn't produce adequate melatonin and growth hormones, both of which are important for repair and anti-aging, according to the doctors at the National Sleep Foundation. Sleeping in the buff helps ensure that your body temperature doesn't get too high. They say it could even lead to longer, deeper sleep.

It raises your sperm count.

A new study by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, tracked the underwear choices and sperm quality of 500 men for up to one year. It found that those who wore boxers during the day and slept naked had 25 percent less damage to the DNA in their sperm, compared with those who wore briefs day and night. Researchers advised those looking to boost sperm count to wear loose-fitting boxers during the day and nothing at night.

You'll improve your sex life (and psyche)

If you regularly go to bed with a partner, sleeping nude will definitely bring you closer. Skin-on-skin contact with another person triggers the release of the hormone oxytocin in your brain. This reduces stress levels, lowers blood pressure and makes you feel more connected to the other person, increasing your sex drive. And the fact that you're already naked helps get things started.

Volume 9   //   2017

When we started our 31 Days series, way back in 2009, it was an idea that began out of the natural tendency to see the new year as a restart of sorts. Each day, we put up a short tip or trick to help readers get a fresh start to the new year and step up their game. Then we did it again the next year and it's grown every year since, proving to be one of Valet.'s most popular series ever. This year, nearly a decade in, we've shifted the focus just a touch—narrowing in on skills and attributes we believe make you a better man. Little things that have a big, lasting impact on your life and the lives of those around you. Everyday this month, we'll introduce a topic or idea aimed at helping you look your best, feel great and be the civilized 21st century gentleman we all strive to be. Best of luck in 2017 and thanks for reading.

  • 1
    Never Say
    This Again
  • 2
    Spend Less Time
    on Your Phone
  • 3
    Dress to
    Impress
  • 4
    Take Better
    Photos
  • 5
    Why You Should
    Read More
  • 6
    Make a
    Proper Omelet
  • 7
    Keep a
    Journal
  • 8
    Save for
    Your Future
  • 9
    Clear
    Your Mind
  • 10
    Raise Your
    Best Friend
  • 11
    Be a
    Master Charmer
  • 12
    Secure Your
    Online Identity
  • 13
    Listen to
    Your Old Man
  • 14
    The To-Do List
    Game Plan
  • 15
    Make the
    Perfect Steak
  • 16
    Gentleman's
    Study
  • 17
    Know Your
    Health Numbers
  • 18
    Get Out
    of Debt
  • 19
    Wear Something
    With History
  • 20
    Embrace Your
    Passions
  • 21
    Boost Your
    Confidence
  • 22
    Drop Weight
    (The Right Way)
  • 23
    Be a Master
    Home Bartender
  • 24
    Take a
    Solo Trip
  • 25
    Get
    Involved
  • 26
    Nightly
    Routines
  • 27
    Tell a
    Joke
  • 28
    Sleep
    Naked
  • 29
    Take Care of
    Your Clothes
  • 30
    Date-Proof
    Your Place
  • 31
    Overcome
    Your Fears