Help me settle a debate. What do you wear to bed?

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So my friend recently told me that I’m the only man he knows who doesn’t sleep fully clothed (idk how he knows what all other men in his life sleep in but ok), and I obviously told him that that’s ridiculous, so many people prefer to sleep wearing less than he does.

This basically started because we were having the weekend away with a group of friends, but some of us had to share a bedroom because there weren’t enough for all of us. So, we were going to bed on the first night, I was sorting my things out, and as Im getting undressed (I sleep in just shorts, no shirt or underwear), he starts shouting at me, telling me it’s gross that I’m going to sleep “basically naked” (he might have been thinking this because it’s not my house (we were staying a lodge), but I’ve stayed here multiple times and have never had an issue with cleanliness, which I told him but he was having none of it) and starts getting really uncomfortable, talking about how he’s never met someone who sleeps like that. Now, it’s not like he’s never seen me naked before, and we’ve known each other for 4 or 5 years now, but this has never come up in a conversation before.

We’re both very stubborn and hate admitting that we’re wrong, but I have to know what the consensus is. What do you sleep in, and do you find it weird to wear what I do to bed?

Comments

  1. subiewoo89 Avatar

    I sleep in my underwear.

  2. Swordmr4 Avatar

    Underwear. That’s it. 

  3. Spacemuffler Avatar

    Briefs only most of the time, sometimes a very light shirt during the winter.

  4. TodaysResume Avatar

    Summer = boxers or naked (naked one is my and my wife’s “if you wake up middle of the night, start having sex with the other person” rule).

    Winter = Boxers + Tshirt.

    Sleeping in clothes means you’re doing more laundry, which is going to ruin the clothes faster. And for people who say “you’re just sleeping, you don’t need to wash them”, I would kindly ask you to never fucking touch me because that is gross lol.

  5. Nintender23 Avatar

    I get hot and burn up if I don’t sleep naked or just in underwear. Shirts and socks be damned.

  6. LordFondleJoy Avatar

    Sleeping nekked, as does my wife. I have done since I was a teen, so for at least 40 years

  7. broadsharp2 Avatar

    I sleep in loose shorts.

  8. Weeabootrashreturns Avatar

    Usually in a T-shirt and pajama pants, or shorts when it’s hot.

  9. SomeRaspberry6068 Avatar

    Boxers/naked if summer

    Boxers/t shirt winter

  10. morxy49 Avatar

    Either in boxers or completely naked.

    I usually don’t go around asking people what they sleep in, but I’ve never encountered anybody who has slept in anything more than their underwear.
    Being fully clothed sounds completely insane to me.

  11. TactlessBoard Avatar

    Boxers. I figure if someone broke in or there was a reason to evacuate, the neighbors and first responders would appreciate it.

  12. i-have-a-plan_Arthur Avatar

    99% of the time, a pair of boxers and/or athletic shorts

  13. Ban-Circumcision-Now Avatar

    At home I sleep naked, but if sharing a room I’ll wear boxers. but a shirt just feels so restrictive, don’t know how people deal with that

  14. BasebornBastard Avatar

    Underwear only.

  15. Nash_man1989 Avatar

    I have slept butt ass naked since I was 12 years old. Both of my sons (18 and 11) both have slept that way since childhood because I did and they followed after me.

    My best friends both sleep naked as well. There is nothing wrong with it. Your friends seems uptight over nothing really. I can see if yoj was waving around your dick in his face but simple non sexual nudity the world is too uptight about

  16. mjgood91 Avatar

    Naked, but I might have to start wearing at least underwear soon with my oldest approaching preschool age

  17. biggcb Avatar

    Just my boxers

  18. Electrical-Fact-8649 Avatar

    In loose boxers only.

    Can’t sleep with any other things on, too hot.

    If yall weren’t sharing the same bed then he sounds like he’s insecure about his masculinity. BUT, if yall were sharing the same bed, then…. He’s still bitchy, but I can see why.

  19. NikRsmn Avatar

    I toss and turn like a rotisserie, so no shirt for me pants/sweats pj’s are norm, naked is an option.

  20. squanchy_Toss Avatar

    Just a pair of boxer briefs.

  21. ExpectoPornum2 Avatar

    I wear a comfy set of pajamas. Tshirt and stretchy pants set aside solely for sleep purposes

  22. Maligannt2020 Avatar

    Just shorts if sleeping inside, possible sweatpants and a t-shirt at most if camping and sleeping in a tent – where it’s cold enough for that to be be more comfortable. Done a bunch of guy trips for football games, golf, hunting, fishing, etc. most guys sleep just in boxers some guys in shorts and a t-shirt. If it helps for a data point, my brother sleeps naked when he’s at home, but I’ve noticed he wears boxers when he’s in a group setting like a guys trip, if he has his own room though, he’s probably going birthday suit.

  23. No-Cauliflower-4661 Avatar

    I usually just sleep in underwear only

  24. Mythnam Avatar

    Usually naked, sometimes just underwear

  25. C1sko Avatar

    Boxer briefs.

  26. yungingr Avatar

    Boxer briefs at home, pair of shorts if I have to share a room with someone.

    I consider any guy that regularly sleeps fully clothed a psychopath.

  27. Crafty_Funnybunny Avatar

    All of the men in my life sleep in just boxers or underwear.

    Only my kiddo whose 11 wears pjs. He’s probably gonna transition to tanks and underwear soon.

  28. Watercooled0861 Avatar

    A comfy shirt and underwear.

  29. LEIFey Avatar

    At least shorts/underwear. I’ll wear a shirt in the winter.

  30. SubbyGentleman Avatar

    Almost always naked. Sometimes underwear. Maybe loose PJs in the winter.

  31. timjohnkub Avatar

    Depends on the situation. Most often a tshirt because I don’t like my shoulders getting cold. Sometimes naked if it’s hot AF.

  32. Im_probably_naked Avatar

    Just underwear. Who the fuck sleeps fully clothed?

  33. thevwshepherd Avatar

    I sleep in a pair of gym shorts, running shorts, something like that, no underwear

  34. Weasel-Warrior Avatar

    Underwear, (very soft) gym shorts, no shirt. Year-round.

  35. avarageusername Avatar

    Underwear in the summer, pj pants and t shirt in the winter

  36. knowitallz Avatar

    Wear whatever you want including nothing. To think there is one way to do anything is absurd

  37. startingover90 Avatar

    Just socks and briefs. My feet get cold. I couldn’t fathom wearing anything else to bed.

  38. ExeuntLeft22 Avatar

    Just boxers. I get annoyed with clothes getting twisted around me if I move around

  39. Hazyoutlook Avatar

    Underwear only. Used to sleep naked but my balls are too free spirited for it to be comfortable. Unless I’m reaaallly drunk.

  40. Armoured_Sour_Cream Avatar

    Yeah, shouting at you for this is idiotic I think.

    But, to answer your question, it depends. Assuming it’s hot as hell, I sleep naked unless I share a room with someone who isn’t my partner.

    Otherwise depending on the temperature, a combo of underwear only or underwear + pajamas (sometimes a tshirt only for upper body and pajama pants below)

  41. Brett707 Avatar

    Naked for the most part.

  42. Ninjacat97 Avatar

    Depends whether or not I go to bed or just pass out in bed. Usually just some pajama pants.

  43. roge0934 Avatar

    Boxers, that’s it.

  44. scoish-velociraptor Avatar

    In your specific situation your friend is overreacting a little, however, its common courtesy to put on some clothes if you’re sharing a bed with a non-partner.

    Personally, I started sleeping with a shirt on after I found out its better for my skin.

  45. Solid_Enthusiasm550 Avatar

    Most soft shorts. In the winter I might wear flannel bottoms. Never wear any top/shirt.

  46. que_he_hecho Avatar
  47. miaszos Avatar

    Loose Underwrar boxers but it depends if its cold i wear a loosw tee shirt or even pj pants.

  48. TheButterflySystem Avatar

    I usually sleep in my underwear, but not if I’m sharing a room with someone

  49. LimitedSwitch Avatar

    It depends. Sometimes sleep pants, sometimes a tshirt too, sometimes just boxers.

  50. Altruistic-Carry-684 Avatar

    Nude. But tastefully done.

  51. _Index_Case_ Avatar

    I have always slept in just my boxer briefs. I’ve tried sleeping naked and I just didn’t like it. If one of my kids wants to sleep in my bed, I’ll throw on some lounge pants. Who TF sleeps with clothes on?

  52. borg1011 Avatar

    In my birthday suit. But if away underwear or shorts

  53. 0ut_0f_st0ck Avatar

    Undies only. I am a million degrees when I sleep. Fully clothed is only if there are Tornado warnings going off.

  54. brooksie1131 Avatar

    Boxers only. I can’t imagine getting upset that someone is sleeping in their underwear when nobody bats an eye when you only have a swimming suit on. They are basically the same amount of revealing and one you wear in public not in a room with your friend who should ideally be more comfortable with you then your average stranger. 

  55. Taco_Gazz Avatar

    Boxer shorts. Nothing else

  56. sprodoe Avatar

    Naked or shorts only – loose fitting shorts. Never pants of any kind. shirts are an absolute no. I would literally not fall asleep. If you wear a shirt or pants to sleep in you’re weird – my best friend being one of those weirdos.

  57. FujiKitakyusho Avatar

    Boxers. I might add a T-shirt if it is particularly cold.

  58. Prancer4rmHalo Avatar

    Boxers or comfy non restricting shorts, no shirt.

  59. MSNFU Avatar

    In colder months I wear either shorts and/or a tshirt or I’m in my underwear. Warmer months I’m always just in my underwear.

  60. dave3218 Avatar

    Underwear and shorts.

    I don’t like my bits flopping around freely so I just wear a pair of boxers and a short over that.

  61. negcap Avatar

    I did experiment with sleeping naked for a year but I prefer just boxer briefs. I find if I am trying to sleep on a seam in the clothes, it annoys me and I can’t sleep. I also get overheated very easily so the less clothing, the better.

  62. BigMasterDingDong Avatar

    I sleep in my boxers… yeah it’s a bit awkward if you’re sleeping with the bros, but most of them sleep in their boxers too (although one guy sleeps naked even amongst friends as we found out when one of the boys jumped in his bed as he thought it would be funny if he woke up with him there but yeah that kinda backfired lol)

  63. Highway49 Avatar

    Nothing but my cpap mask. It’s a super sexy look. 🙁

  64. JJQuantum Avatar

    I sleep in boxers and my shirt that I wore that day but if I’m in bed with another guy I’ll keep my pants on.

  65. highlander666666 Avatar

    T shirt underwater.. in winter now I old I wear socks to

  66. QZ91 Avatar

    Naked when it’s hot, boxers and t-shirt when it’s warm, thick long sleeve shirt with a shawl style collar with or without underwear depending on how I feel. I know it sounds crazy, but it’s all comfort based… I do like to free ball it when I can lmao

  67. RLMan Avatar

    Naked every single night.

  68. SocialHermitt Avatar

    Undies year round, sometimes naked if the missus and I had wild sex right before bed, or middle of sleep spontaneous sex. When that happens, I just don’t bother with putting them back on, lol.

  69. Kintuse Avatar

    Naked during summer – So I can appreciate a thin blanket

    Naked during winter – So I can appreciate a thicker blanket

  70. Jumbo_Mills Avatar

    Boxers and vest

  71. MarsicanBear Avatar

    Naked until I had kids. Now, either track pants or shorts, and either topless or t-shirt, depending on temperature.

  72. McGarnegle Avatar

    Naked lol, why bother wearing anything? Unless it’s really cold.

  73. PrimaryAgent Avatar

    This is not about what you sleep in. It’s about prudishnes and what you’re used to/find acceptable.And mostly, about what your friend thinks other people will think if they knew that you were in the same room sleeping not fully clothed. It’s about his insecurities.

  74. jtech89 Avatar

    Birthday suit

  75. Bootsy_boot7 Avatar

    My husband and I would sleep totally naked.. now we share a bed with our small baby and he sleeps in boxers and me in a BF bra and underwear.. it’s too hot to sleep clothed 😂

  76. gdubh Avatar

    Boxer briefs. Hate anything more as it twists and binds.

  77. Jolly_Lab_1553 Avatar

    Depending on…prior activities, somewhere from naked to fully clothed. I’ve had night where I don’t feel like undressing, or am already undressed, so yeah really anywhere in between.

  78. fantais22 Avatar

    Fully clothed less effort

  79. Zach1709 Avatar

    I think most guys sleep naked or in their underwear. Some guys may wear sleep shorts with no underwear and a T-shirt. It just sounds like your friend was raised in a household where being fully clothed at bedtime was required. I think he is not the norm for the majority of guys. I do not see what the big deal is with you not wearing a T-shirt. Both of you are guys.

  80. no-long-boards Avatar

    PJ pants and t-shirt.

  81. OrigChruzzy Avatar

    Underwear only.
    Unless it is really cold, then I pull out the comfy pants and shirt

  82. sane-asylum Avatar

    I sleep in shorts and tshirt, sometimes underwear sometimes not. My grandpa always said to wear shorts and shirt to bed in case there’s a fire or you have to leave suddenly.

  83. Same_Method_105 Avatar

    Naked my bf can sleep in jeans tho like a psychopath

  84. fullofsharts Avatar

    Depends on different factors, but usually a t-shirt and my my boxers. If it’s warmer, I’ll remove the t-shirt and just wear boxers. If it’s colder and I know the blankets won’t cut it, I’ve been known to crawl into bed with a hoodie, sweatpants, and socks.

  85. beyondmash Avatar

    Pyjamas, shorts only if it’s too hot naked when I can’t be bothered.

  86. numbersthen0987431 Avatar

    Basketball shorts. I like my boys to breathe, I feel like I’m keeping the sheets cleaner for longer, and if I have to “check on that noise” at 2am I’m not scrambling for clothes in the dark.

  87. Baldginger1111 Avatar

    Boxer Briefs (mandies)

  88. respond1 Avatar

    Boxer briefs and clean white tee shirt usually.

  89. crying_goblin90 Avatar

    Tshirt and shorts is usually my sleepwear. In the winter I’ll wear athletic joggers that I have. But mostly it’s basketball shorts and a tshirt.

  90. walkingOxKing Avatar

    Usually just in underwear unless it’s very cold in the house, but that just means putting a loose shirt on. I like sleeping naked, but my kids are at the age that they’ll get in bed with us on occasion, and I don’t think it’s appropriate to be naked with them. I have a few pair of sleep shorts that don’t have a fly on the front and feel better for sleeping in and lounging around the house in.

  91. Naenae_Reyum Avatar

    My husband never wears a shirt. He’s either naked, or in boxers or just sweatpants.

  92. WhoJustShat Avatar

    I can’t sleep with clothes on I change my sheets weekly tho

  93. bossandy Avatar

    a lot of people sleep naked, I sleep in a baggy T shirt and gym shorts usually. In the winter I may wear sweatpants on colder nights.

  94. fattfreddy1 Avatar

    Before I had kids I slept naked. Once my kids were at a certain age I just wore boxer shorts and still do 20 years later. I couldn’t imagine sleeping in pajamas or clothes on a regular basis. I’m currently sleeping in a leather recliner after surgery and I’m wearing shorts and a T-shirt so I don’t stick to the leather but it’s hot as balls and uncomfortable.

  95. Steel_boss Avatar

    Usually just short cotton gym shorts. No panties

  96. kriegmonster Avatar

    Just boxers, sometimes nude.

  97. Suppi_LL Avatar

    loose shirt, loose pants, socks but no underwear. I want space for morning wood and I cannot sleep if my feet are cold ( I get cold very very fast in feet ).

  98. Chordyceps12 Avatar

    If I’m sleeping alone I’ll just sleep in my boxers. If I’m sharing a room with someone, I put on shorts and a light shirt or tanktop.

  99. WigVomit Avatar

    Boxers and a T shirt.