No one wants to be cold, right? This is no way to get a good night’s sleep. (As anyone who has ever gotten out from under the covers barefoot can tell you, cold toes can wake you up.) 

Some people can’t live without socks, while others dread the idea of sleeping with socks on. But believe it or not, for some reason, sleeping with socks on feels very good. Let us see why. 

Some people get addicted to warm stockings in fall, even at night. But not everyone can enjoy the sensation of wearing socks under their sheets. But there is at least one important reason why you should sleep with these. 

1) Convenient Warm Feet 

Do you have trouble falling asleep at night? Then dreaming in socks is worth a try. Jan den Heijl, a neurologist at the Lewalden Medical Center, conducted a study on sleeping with socks on. Sleeping with socks on is definitely helpful. Warm feet help you fall asleep.” 

2) Socks Help You Sleep Better 

A study by the psychiatric clinic at the University of Zurich found that sleeping with socks helps you fall asleep faster. They found that putting socks on in bed sends signals to the brain that it is time to sleep. Then, after the blood flows, fibers in your limbs open and warm up, and your brain receives the signal to prepare for sleep. Before you jump into bed, put on a pair of warm socks tonight. 

3) Merino Wool or Cashmere 

Does it matter what kind of socks I wear to bed? Yes, of course, it does! Do not wear socks that are too tight. That will reduce blood circulation and is not comfortable. Socks made of soft materials such as merino wool or cashmere are best. But above all, choose the ones you prefer. 

4) Reducing Menopausal Hot Flashes 

If you have ever experienced menopausal “hot flashes,” you know that if you are too cold, you will have trouble sleeping at night, and if you are too warm, you will have a hard time getting to sleep. 

Sleeping in socks can help lower your body temperature and minimize hot flashes at the same time. Socks relieve the heat and prevent a sudden rise in body temperature. 

5) Pamper Your Feet 

Wearing socks in bed is not just a matter of being hot or cold. It is also a great means of pampering your feet while you sleep. 

By applying lotion to your feet before bed and wearing cotton socks, they will stay moisturized throughout the night. This will help lock in moisture and prevent dry heels and feet. 

Can You Sleep With Compression Socks On? 

Do not sleep with compression socks on unless recommended for medical issues. 

Always wear new socks every night to prevent the growth of bacteria. Also, keep your feet clean at all times. 

Alternatives 

There is no such thing as a good night’s sleep, but if your little piggies like to move around freely under the covers, that is your freedom. Many people think it’s best to sleep without socks. 

Want to keep your feet warm in bed without socks? Then, for example, you can take a hot water bottle to bed to put your feet on. The advantage of a hot water bottle is that it automatically cools down, so you don’t have to wake up suddenly with hot feet. 

After all, wearing socks to bed is a simple thing. If it works, it’s fine. On the other hand, if your feet get too warm, take them off. There is no risk in trying.