Using socks in bed: 6 reasons to start doing this
Do you sleep in socks or is it one of those people who find madness, uncomfortable and simply wrong to use socks in bed?
Everyone has their sleeping habits. Some people sleep only in pajamas, others prefer to sleep in wide t-shirts and others prefer to sleep naked. But what about your feet? Do you sleep in socks or are it one of those people who find madness, uncomfortable and simply wrong to use socks in bed? Well, your preferences are valid, but we are here to tell you that there are many reasons (and we dare to call them benefits) to sleep in socks. Continue reading to find out why it's a good idea and why you should probably start doing it, or at least try.
1. You will fall asleep faster
If you take time to sleep, this can be a very good solution for you. Keeping hot feet with socks will make you fall asleep faster. A study carried out in 2007 compared the amount of time people led to fall asleep with socks and without. Those who wore socks fell asleep much faster than the others.
2. You will not be sweaty
Some people wake up in the middle of the night because of the heat, others have cold sweats in the early hours of the morning. It turns out that you just use socks to sleep to avoid this. It is also particularly beneficial for those who usually have cold feet. The socks warm the feet, which dilates the blood vessels, helping the blood to circulate efficiently and therefore regulating the body temperature better.
3. You will not have a Raynaud's attack
Have you ever woken with a strange pulsating sensation on the fingers or feet? Raynaud's attack is linked to Raynaud's disease. What happens is that you lose the circulation in certain arteries, most of the time in your fingers and feet, and this makes them swell and pulse. But putting socks will ensure that their blood vessels are dilated and therefore their circulation will be improved.
4. You will be more satisfied in bed
Studies that compared couples that use socks in bed with those who do not use. Apparently, couples who have made love with their socks achieve satisfaction in 75% of cases, while those who do not use socks reach satisfaction only half time. So if you want to improve your love life, maybe try to start using socks?
5. Your feet will be smoother
Cracked heels are not legal, we can all agree with that. In addition, it is really uncomfortable to have dry heels, the sensation of them rubbing in the sheets is the worst. But although pedicures are a great option to handle this, you can also solve this problem by passing moisturizer on the feet and using socks in bed. Try it, you will wake up with lovely feet, much softer than the previous day.
6. Things to keep in mind
Although sleeping with socks have some benefits, improving your comfort and circulation, thermoregulation and state of your skin, there are a few things you should keep in mind when you choose to sleep with socks. First of all, make sure your socks are clean, do not use dirty socks in bed, this will cause bacteria to grow and multiply and it hurts at your feet. Secondly, make sure the socks are comfortable and not too tight. If you use tight socks, you can worsen your circulation, which invalidates the whole purpose of using socks in bed.
