According to sleepfoumdation.org…Maybe. The possible benefits depend on time and temperature. After a warm shower or bath, your body starts to cool down, which triggers your circadian rhythms and signals to your body that it’s time to sleep. So, while a warm shower can help you feel tired and ready for bed, timing it right is key to maximizing its benefits.
Everything is so complicated these days. We baby boomers didn’t waste time ruminating on something this simple. There was a clear answer:
- You got lucky at the bar or your wife is feeling frisky: YES
- You struck out or your wife has a headache: Don’t bother.
I know what you’re thinking, pheromones. But I’ll take my chances with a Dove Body Bar over sweat any day.