Should Pinays learn the benefits of sleeping naked?

Have you dreamt of being naked? Well, your interpretation could be vague, but certainly it could be quite odd or rather amusing. But have you actually slept naked? If not, then I tell you, it’s worth a try. Just make sure, you don’t get embarrassed though. Sleepnaked.org points to several benefits for sleeping naked: 

  

Comfort and health
Not only is sleeping naked more comfortable, but it's good for your health too. Increasing your level of comfort makes it easier for you to relax and sleep, so you get a better night's kip. The resulting deeper, longer sleep makes it easier for your body to regenerate and repair itself, and build up your energy for the day ahead.
 

Sexual benefits
If you sleep with a partner, being naked heightens the level of intimacy between you, and you are likely to have sex more often. You may also feel closer to your partner as a result of sleeping naked with them. There is also evidence of improved fertility in men as a result of being in cooler conditions thanks to wearing less clothing.
 

Work and lifestyle benefits
If you find yourself tired in the morning or during the day even though you've had at-least eight hours sleep, you may only be sleeping lightly for that period of time. As mentioned earlier, sleeping naked allows your body to relax more immediately, and you are more likely to fall into a deeper sleep more quickly and wake up refreshed.
 

"What if someone walks in on me?"
Of course, whether or not you can sleep naked depends on the circumstances in which you live. For example: you may share a flat with others. Probably the best way to avoid this happening is to tell them you sleep naked. At worst, they will giggle, and you can refer them to sleepnaked.org.
 

Being too cold at night
You should consider upping the amount of blankets you are using to keep you warm. You should remember that being too cold causes your body to restrict your blood flow, and sleeping in these conditions too regularly will hinder your ability to self-repair, stay healthy and may ultimately speed up the aging process.
Your partner doesn't like it
If your partner isn't comfortable with you being naked, you may want to speak to them about why this is. Ask yourself - do you have a healthy sex life? If not, then sleeping naked may be the least of your problems and you should speak to your partner.
 

"What if there is a fire/emergency?"
Keep a dressing gown next to your bed that you can wear, this will also be handy if you want to use the bathroom and it's a little cold. It won't take long to put on a dressing gown in an emergency, and you can do it while 'on the move' if you need to.
 

"Does it matter if I wear boxer shorts instead of sleeping naked?"
Wearing any clothing could potentially cause discomfort while you sleep, as fabrics press against the skin and elastics cause tightness around the waist. You are more likely to roll around to alleviate the discomfort, potentially causing restless sleep.

 

The modern Pinay takes her lifestyle across barriers of culture and ignorance. Even the way she sleeps matters now for her own health and glory. Could these benefits of sleeping naked pull her fabrics away from her soft skin? I bet the dare or the bare will be worth it.

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The Stigma of Abortion and Pregnancy for Filipina Students

Filipina students and Pinay teens who come face to face with an unplanned pregnancy ask the same questions as Pinays in their 20s and 30s : Do I want this baby? Can I afford to raise a child? How will this impact my life? Am I ready to be a mother?

The Filipina teen then considers abortion as an option to her dilemma. She is influenced by where she lives, her religious beliefs, her relationship with her parents, access to family planning services, and the behavior of her peer group. Her educational level and socioeconomic status also play a role. Those who finally give in to such indecision do not want their lives changed by the birth of a baby, could not afford and immature to raise a child.

Whether or not a young Filipina opts for an abortion often hinges on her parent's knowledge and/or participation in the decision-making. Those whose parents are unaware that their daughter is sexually active pose an additional obstacle that makes a difficult decision even more stressful.

As the shame of early pregnancy lingers, abortion is one way for a Filipina teen or young Pinay to hide her sexual activity and pregnancy from her parents. High school-aged girls who 'kept their babies' were the subject of gossip and pity among students and parents.

Nowadays teen pregnancy has become almost commonplace in many schools, colleges and universities. The pressure to 'keep it a secret' no longer exists as it did in past generations. More and more Filipina students are choosing to give birth, and a type of reverse pressure now exists, with many teens believing that teen motherhood is a desirable situation. Thus for some teens, the decision to have an abortion may be a choice that is criticized by peers who only see the excitement of being pregnant and having a baby.

It takes maturity for a teen to realize she's not mature enough to give birth and make a lifelong commitment to a child. Abortion remains a controversial option, and a pregnant teen considering abortion often finds herself in the proverbial situation of being between a rock and a hard place. But when finances, life circumstances and rocky personal relationships prevent a teen mother from being able to raise her child in a loving, safe, and stable environment, terminating a pregnancy may be her only viable choice. How odd! How shameful! How painful!

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