Here’s Why You Actually Should Wear Socks To Bed
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Sock It To Me: People often fall squarely into one of two camps with certain things: dogs or cats, coffee or tea, iPhone or Android, socks or no socks in bed. People who are firmly no-socks might eschew the practice because it feels too constricting, too hot, or too reminiscent of a child wearing footie pajamas. But the socks-to-bed fans might be onto something: a better night’s sleep.
How to Do It: It’s as simple as it sounds — keep those sleep slippers on when you tuck in for bed. Can’t stand the idea of keeping socks on? A warm shower or bath an hour or two before bed can do the same thing.
The Benefits: It sounds counterintuitive, but warming your body before bed can actually jumpstart a drop in your core body temperature — a necessity for falling asleep. Some research has indicated wearing socks to bed can not only help you fall asleep faster, but also stay asleep longer. Socks to bed may even help ward off hot flashes in menopausal women.
