If you and your spouse or partner constantly clash about the temperature in your bedroom, Marla Ahlgrimm says to hold up. According to the women’s healthcare expert, the ideal room temperature is between 60 and 67°.
Marla Ahlgrimm explains that sleep in a cool room offers many benefits including improved sleep quality, reduced night sweats, enhanced metabolism, better blood circulation, and a reduced risk of sleep apnea.
Cooler temperatures can and do help regulate your body’s internal clock. This can promote deeper and more restful sleep. While there’s a lot of science behind this statement, it essentially boils down to that the cooler temperatures signal your brain that it’s time to sleep. Marla Ahlgrimm also says that women in the throes of menopause can greatly benefit from turning the thermostat closer to the 60° mark. This is because the cooler room may help reduce night sweats to help minimize discomfort and interruptions to your sleeping patterns.