COTTON USA has revealed that there are only two elements to a happy relationship- nudity and clean sheets. Seems simple right?

Relationships on Female First

Relationships on Female First

Those who sleep nude (45% are over 55s) are apparently happier in their relationships than those who sleep in pyjamas or nighties. Perhaps the touch of skin on skin can get you in the mood more than the rub of pjs and slouch pants! No sleep is to be had once the ‘uglies’ have bumped each other!

Those who wear onesies are suffering the most unhappiness in their relationship, however they are the ones getting the most amount of sleep- well why wouldn’t they? They are the epitome of the passion killer!  

It’s not just sleeping attire that causes fluctuations in happiness levels either with the vast majority of content couples snoozing on cotton sheets. Those who have sheets made from silk or synthetic material are supposedly not enjoying their relationship. Well we all know that silk is an absolute b**ch to lie on without it getting all tangled up so you spend half the night trying to lie on it flat.

If you are sleeping over at a boyfriend's, then it might be wise to show him this first. Women get turned off by the following in the bedroom (FYI some of them are deal breakers!):

Dirty washing on the floor- If he can’t clean clothes- what hope does he have for the rest of his flat/ house? Can we go all night without using the bathroom?

Clutter- A messy house makes for a messy mind- we don’t need emotional baggage!  

An unmade bed- If he can’t even make his bed on a morning- it shows he has not escaped his teenage mindset of ‘someone else will do it for me’- erm no we won’t!  

Silk sheets- The only thing we want to be slipping and sliding is the lube not us on your sheets! You are not a pimp- why do you need silk sheets??

Posters on the wall- What is he like 12?

Eating in bed- Aren’t we supposed to be eating each other not sat in your crumbs?

Pets in the bed- We are not stroking your pussy-cat now- that’s supposed to be your job!

Duvet hogging- You invite us over you give us duvet- simple guest etiquette.  

Wearing socks in bed- There is no way we are having sex with those on!

Using technology- So that’s why you came quickly! Taxi!

Uncomfortable bed- You have kept us up half the night having sex- so at least give us something comfy to rest on before work!

Itchy sheets- OK it could be the washing powder he uses but it could be fleas from his cat…..OMG there is no way we can call in sick for this- we would never live it down!

Stephanie Thiers-Ratcliffe, International Marketing Manager from COTTON USA said: “There are many factors which can affect the success of a relationship, but one factor which is often overlooked is the bedroom environment“. Bedding made from 100% U.S. cotton feels extremely soft against the skin, encouraging openness and intimacy between couples and ultimately increasing happiness.”