Nothing ruins a good night's sleep quite like waking up in the middle of the night drenched in your own sweat. And the repercussions of crappy sleep go beyond feeling out of whack the next day. Research shows poor sleep can mess with your brain, your weight, and even your sperm.
Cooling your room to a crisp 65 degrees Fahrenheit can help sweaty sleepers get the rest they need. So can switching out standard cotton sheets for a set designed to keep you cool, like . These special sheets are called “performance bedding,” and are made from the same kinds of synthetics that go into creating your favorite workout clothes—you know, the ones that wick away sweat, help regulate your body temperature, and feel silky smooth. They claim to transfer two times the body heat than regular cotton sheets, and are almost 50% more breathable. You'll sleep more comfortably for sure, and when you heat up the bedroom during waking hours, you'll both feel cool instead of clammy.
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We recommend the ($179, ). SHEEX also makes pillows featuring the same performance fabric as the sheets, as well as a special fill that finds the best temperature balance for your head. Try ($69, ). You'll wonder why you put up with your scratchy, threadbare sheets for as long as you did.
