Strip down: Sleeping naked is good for your relationship,

survey says
Taking off your clothes before bed can lead to a happier relationship -- in more ways than one.
A survey by Cotton USA of 1,000 British people asked couples what they wear to bed and how happy
they were in their relationship.
Fifty-seven percent of those who reported sleeping in the buff said they felt happy, compared with
48% of pajama wearers and 43% of nightie wearers. People who wear onesies -- who knew grown
people still wore them? -- are the unhappiest in their relationship, as 15% of participants reported
being unsatisfied.
Cotton USA spokesperson Stephanie Thiers-Ratcliffe
said in a release that being nude encouraged being
intimate and open, because of soft bedding and skin-t-
-skin contact.
Manhattan-based therapist and relationship expert
Amber Madison wasn't surprised by the findings.
"Being naked in bed with your partner is physically and emotionally intimate," she said. "It's a way of
showing, 'I want to be close to you' and a green light for sex. That intimacy and emotional and
physical availability is what keeps a relationship strong in light of daily stressors and challenges."
The study also looked at general sleeping habits and relationships. It found that dirty clothes on the
floor, clutter and beds left unmade are big turn-offs. Eating in bed, allowing pets in the bedroom,
stealing the covers and wearing socks to sleep were also listed as pet peeves.
"There are many factors which can affect the success of a relationship, but one factor which is often
overlooked is the bedroom environment," Thiers-Ratcliffe added.
Speaking of cotton, the material was said to imply cleanliness, while satin implied wealth (but also
sleaziness) and polyester implied cheapness.
And ageism be damned: It's the over-55 crowd who are most likely to sleep naked, the survey found.