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Sleeping in your birthday suit

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Boshi · 12/03/2023 23:11

Am in bed in pyjamas plus dressing gown freezing under the duvet and I wonder how did the habit of sleeping naked start? Do people do it in summer only but also in winter? Surely it wasn’t a thing years ago when bedrooms were not warmed and it was freezing indoors.

Also how do people ever get out of a warm bed naked or do they get changed under the covers first?

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Debbie453 · 13/03/2023 17:32

I@blebbleb our kids have no issue. There old enough to express this should they wish but are happy with our way of life

Emmamoo89 · 13/03/2023 17:36

Jarmies on in the winter. Naked in the summer

hamsterchump · 13/03/2023 17:36

Queenof1964 · 13/03/2023 17:13

@hamsterchump

Donald Duck🐥 🤣🤣
I wish I hadn’t read that… my DP is a “Donald” and I can’t unsee it now!!

I'm sorry but I'd have to put a stop to that immediately. For me the only thing worse than a man in only a t shirt is a man in only a t shirt and socks! The horror, the ick would be unimaginable! 🤮

Luckily OH is in agreement on this very important relationship point and always undresses socks first followed by top half to be safe. 😁

WindowGazers · 13/03/2023 17:37

I sleep naked all year round, unless I'm on my period which is when the huge pants come out just in case 😅

Purplecatshopaholic · 13/03/2023 18:40

Illbeready · 13/03/2023 04:01

Sleep naked all year round.

Yup, me too

Mammyloveswine · 13/03/2023 19:48

I sleep naked! Much prefer it!

Oblomov23 · 13/03/2023 20:23

Slept naked till I got my diabetic pump 20 years ago, since worn pants to clip pump to.

userxx · 13/03/2023 20:26

I love sleeping naked when I'm alone. I love sleeping alone 🤷‍♂️

WildFlowerBees · 13/03/2023 20:28

We both sleep naked, if it's really cold dh would warm up my side of the bed but since the joys of peri menopause found me I sleep with a summer duvet and the windows open. Poor dh tells me at times our bedroom could be used as a morgue overflow.

Olaftree · 13/03/2023 20:32

I can’t wear clothes in bed, a light nightie if it’s super cold. I started sleeping naked around 5 years ago, before that I was in knickers but now even they annoy me. I am one of them people who doesn’t like wearing trousers / jeans too so maybe a sensory thong?
DH sleeps in boxers.

Hevviie · 13/03/2023 20:35

My husband sleeps naked every single night and constantly moans about how cold he is. Literally will want the thickest duvet and a blanket...just put some bloody pyjamas on!

heartbroken26 · 13/03/2023 20:37

Reading this while tucked up in my pyjamas, fluffy socks and a oodie! I love being warm and cosy lol! I will take the oodie off before I sleep but couldn't imagine sleeping naked, id be too cold lol!

LBOCS2 · 13/03/2023 20:39

We sleep naked all year around. Heating is off overnight, and our windows are slightly ajar as well, as we like the fresh air.

We have an all seasons duvet and a wool blanket for the bed, depending on the season. When we get up we put a dressing gown on!

Reinventinganna · 13/03/2023 20:41

I hate being hot at night so completely nude, no heating and window open. We do have two duvets though.

doadeer · 13/03/2023 20:43

I don't have a cold house. I have a warm flat. In the morning I pull a nightdress on so I'm not parading through the apartment haha. I also often have electric blanket on the lowest setting. Toasty.

elm26 · 13/03/2023 20:46

Always sleep naked, always have.

Even when I was little I remember pulling my nighty off in the middle of the night.

We have a duck feather duvet and a thick deep filled mattress topper than you sink into so I think that makes it warmer in winter months.

Always have the window open too (tiny bit), can't stand a stuffy room!

alsonotmyname · 13/03/2023 22:12

Always sleep naked, hate the feeling of pj's twisting round and find it really hard to sleep if I have to wear them (hospital stay or hotel room sharing) I even sleep naked when we camp, it's easier to snuggle up together and stay warm!

maslinpan · 13/03/2023 22:21

so maybe a sensory thong? I'm really intrigued by this.

maslinpan · 13/03/2023 22:22

That was mentioned by a PP.

TorviShieldMaiden · 13/03/2023 22:23

cpphelp · 13/03/2023 17:21

I actually think I'd even sleep naked if in a sleeping bag in a tent! Hate the feeling of clothes at night

@cpphelp the only reason I don’t is I have to get up and see several times a night and can’t be arsed getting dressed and undressed! It’s certainly not a heat thing

ImCrunchyOnTheOutside · 13/03/2023 22:23

Night shirt, long sleeve top, fluffy socks, duvet, throw & an extra blanket on my side.

DH -nude. & he’s always red hot to touch.

Fordian · 13/03/2023 22:29

Menopause does it for me!

Pocketfullofdogtreats · 13/03/2023 22:35

Only knickers here. DH naked. Very light duvet and window open all year round. In hotels I just sleep under the duvet cover because I get so hot. If it's cold I shove a blanket on top but usually kick it off in the night. I keep my clothes on the floor next to the bed and then put clean stuff on after I've had a shower.

MotherOfVizslas · 13/03/2023 22:38

I can't sleep naked; I hate the feel of it. I have to have short sleeved & long legged pyjamas.

justasking111 · 13/03/2023 22:44

Long t shirt, don't have heating in the bedroom coz I'm always hot. Bought OH a nightshirt last Christmas because his shoulders get cold keeping me happy with windows open. He's a nightshirt convert now.

Pyjamas are the devil's invention