Deep and comfortable sleep can make or break the way that you spend the rest of the day after you
wake up. But this begs the question- How does one properly go about enjoying a good night's sleep in
good health? The obvious answer is to sleep in clothes that make you feel the most comfortable and
provide the least trouble during sleep. However, before jumping on the bandwagon of sleeping naked,
you may want to think twice about the kind of clothing that makes you feel both cosy and is still the
best option for your health, overall.
Underwear and sleep shouldn’t mix – or should they?
Let’s jump right into the elephant in the room – wearing your underwear to bed is bad. But is there
any practical merit that supports this claim?
The short answer is that it depends on the circumstance and usage. Majority of people just want to feel
comfortable when they sleep. In fact, statistics indicate that rest eludes most people simply because of
a lack of proper comfort that leads to interrupted sleep.
You shouldn’t have to compromise on comfort while sleeping for the lack of better alternatives either.
The clothing you wear to bed should be as light, airy, hygienic, and unrestrictive as possible. To help
with just that, there is a range of different hygienic fabrics for men’s innerwear and women’s
innerwear giving a whole new meaning to sleeping in comfort!
In order to make the best of your night time endeavours, let’s look at how you can choose the best
kind of underwear to wear to bed
1. Wear loose, breathable fabric
Biologically speaking, a concern that is specific to men is the effect of uncomfortable underwear on
the testicles - particularly on sperm. Various studies indicate that there are particular physical criteria
such as temperature that is required for the growth and development of healthy sperm. Wearing
underwear that is too tight for you for long durations of time can lead to significant DNA damage and
compromise fertility over the long term.
2. Be wary of chafing and infections
A common reason for concern for both men and women is the constant friction of the underwear
fabric against the skin and lack of breathing room. Underwear that is too tight tends to retain moisture,
which in turn gives way to a range of different bacterial and fungal infections. Moreover, tight
underwear tends to be harsh on the skin. It may scrape along the sides of the groin and result in
chafing.
3. Antimicrobial fabric is the way to go
Underwear fabrics lead to numerous infections in both men and women. In fact, some studies indicate
that women may be at higher risk for such infections due to the damp and moist nature of their
privates. Therefore, in order to properly maintain the health and hygiene requirements of the nether
regions, only the best kind of antimicrobial fabric (or other fabrics with similar health properties)
should be used (if at all) for extended periods of time, such as when sleeping.
4. Out with the old, in with the new
It is good practice, for men and women alike, to replace your underwear at least once every 6 to 12
months depending on your usage. This may sound a bit extravagant, but it is required to maintain
good health and hygiene, especially if you wear it to bed regularly. Various reports have shown that
even the cleanest underwear, when repeatedly used and washed, can continue to house harmful germs
and bacteria that can cause infections. Therefore, using new underwear whose fabric has not yet been
compromised is good practice for long-term hygiene.
