Sleeping naked in a heat wave

I was always told the same, found it to be really total BS way back. The evaporating moisture cools the cloth, not the skin. I prefer the evaporation to cool my skin, any little bit of air is welcomed!

• 5 years ago

I agree.

• 5 years ago

People make claims on theoretical hypothesis without real life testing. or they will do their testing in one climate, and make their claims assuming it applies everywhere, when it really doesn't at all. In real life, anything that limits air movement near the skin reduces transfer of temperature. Higher humidity causes faster heat transfer, Which is very notable when it's cold and humid. Chilly and humid feels a whole lot colder than the same chilly and dry. But then there's evaporative cooling that has to be considered. That makes it hard to keep cool when it's warm and the humidity is high. Anything next to the skin feels hotter than nothing. Humid heat feels a lot hotter than dry heat due to evaporative cooling when it's dry. (just have to keep drinking more) In the USA the South east is predominantly warm and humid in summer and it's the hardest place to keep cool. any garments at all are quite uncomfortable, no matter what wicking they can do, they just get soaked with perspiration and make it feel hotter because the air isn't passing right across the skin surface.

So yah, I think saying PJ's are cooler when it's hot is nonsense. naked and a fan is best if ya don't use air conditioning.

• 5 years ago

What it doesnt say is your body learns to self regulate for heat and sweat evaporates of the body easier than it wicks of clothes

• 5 years ago

I have noticed this as well. Over the last couple years I have spent a lot more time nude and have noticed I have developed a notably wider comfort range of weather. Our bodies are amazing in their ability to adapt, if we allow it to happen. Being barefoot in winter is a vivid example. Folks that wear shoes all the time cannot comprehend that I am actually comfortable, but I am!

• 5 years ago

Being barefoot in winter is a vivid example. Folks that wear shoes all the time cannot comprehend that I am actually comfortable, but I am!

Definitely experienced that as well

• 5 years ago

I have noticed this as well. Over the last couple years I have spent a lot more time nude and have noticed I have developed a notably wider comfort range of weather. Our bodies are amazing in their ability to adapt, if we allow it to happen. Being barefoot in winter is a vivid example. Folks that wear shoes all the time cannot comprehend that I am actually comfortable, but I am!

I agree going nude so much I have a wider range of temps that I am comfortable in than someone who puts a coat on the first time the temp dips below 72deg. Trouble is people see me in shorts and always ask " aren't you cold? ". I so want to respond " I am 50 some years old and have a college degree so I know how to dress myself to be comfy "

• 5 years ago

I did read that article, and even if it was right, I'd still sleep naked. I can't go back to sleeping with clothes on, even if it was beneficial to me.

• 5 years ago

Trouble is people see me in shorts and always ask " aren't you cold? ". I so want to respond " I am 50 some years old and have a college degree so I know how to dress myself to be comfy "

That is SO true and made me blow my drink all over myself! Thanks for the laugh!

• 5 years ago

It is also true that you will be warmer sleeping nude in a good sleeping bag during the winter than if you are wearing clothing. I believe it has to do with allowing better heat distribution within the bag.

• 5 years ago