Differences by Country
Return to DiscussionsWhile all of us sleep nude here, what do you think most men's sleeping attire or lack thereof in your country.
Here in the US, it is underwear. I have read on this board and elsewhere that in the UK, men sleeping in underwear is very rare, some wear pa(y)jamas but most sleep nude.
Could people from other countries comment on what is most common for men where you live?
A limited survey here in the Netherlands reports around 20% of 25+ men sleeping nude, though I've also heard 35% mentioned. For 25 and under it's just 9%. Underwear seems to be the favourite fashion, with pyjamas still for the older generation. I have the feeling that more people sleep nude but just don't want to 'confess' to this. The Netherlands is reasonably laid back about nudity, but there are still enough taboos around, unfortunately.
In my very limited experience here in the UK it seems that sleeping naked is the default option followed by underwear then lounge/sleepwear. Almost all males (teens onwards) seem to sleep shirtless 'cos generally guys in the UK dont wear undershirts so its daft to get undressed then put another layer on. Also in the UK there seems to be a seasonal switch when the warmer weather comes that means sleeping naked at least some of the year
Another option seems to be sleeping in just a tee-shirt which I kinda understand in the colder seasons