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Time to Get Nekkid - Have you ever thought about sleeping naked? According to a survey completed by Anna’s Linens, only 8% of Americans make a conscious effort to sleep in the nude. Unfortunately, if you’re not one to sleep completely bare you are missing out on some amazing benefits. Still don’t believe us? Read on to learn about a few of the advantages when sleeping in the nude. You’ll be surprised at what you discover! By Dontaira Terrell  (Photo: Rachel Frank/Corbis)

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Sleep Your Way to Good Health - Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed? Then it’s time to bare it all! A chaotic day can prevent you from catching the quality Zs your body needs in order to fully thrive. However, sleeping in the nude alleviates stress and eases tension, allowing complete relaxation for a restful night’s sleep.  (Photo: Wavebreak Media Ltd/Veer/Corbis)

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Develop Sexy Skin - Throughout the day, our bodies are covered with multiple layers of clothing, never having a chance to fully breathe. Sleeping nude allows the skin to regenerate by absorbing nutrients and expediting the skins repair process.  (Photo: Getty Images)

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Beauty Sleep - Dr. Natasha Turner, suggests sleeping in the nude at room temperature boosts anti-aging hormones such as melatonin. By releasing an antioxidant that works through your body, the growth hormone is stimulated, increasing protein, calcium and strengthening bone tissue, causing you to look and feel rejuvenated from the inside out.  (Photo:  JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Bringing Sexy Back - As our bodies begin cooling down, fat-burning hormones reset themselves and melt away. On the other hand, sleeping with pajamas or heavy blankets prevents the release of the fat-burning hormones because your body temperature is not able to cool down, according to Dr. Turner author of The Hormone Diet.  (Photo: Image Source/Getty Images)

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Woo-sah, Hoo-Ha - Your lady parts need to breathe, too. Going commando helps regulate the ventilation down there, as well as reduce the risk of bacterial buildup that can potentially lead to yeast and other vaginal infections.  (Photo: Fuse/Getty Images)

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Underneath It All - Spending time naked makes you feel more comfortable in your own skin. And nothing is more satisfying than self-acceptance.  (Photo: JLP/Jose Luis Pelaez/Corbis)

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Whip Appeal - Establishing skin-to-skin contact with your lover can unknowingly lead to a sexual response by triggering continued sessions of foreplay. Your night of sleep just instantly turned into an all-night party for two. Not only does it arouse certain hormones to help you achieve the big “O” moment; it also promotes physical and emotional intimacy with your partner.  Let’s face it; sleeping in your birthday suit is much better than wearing flannel pajamas. Wouldn’t he agree?  (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis)