Why do i get so hot when i sleep: The science of night sweats and overheating
Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist
Dec 05, 2025 · 14 min read
If you keep Googling “why do i get so hot when i sleep” even though your bedroom feels cool, you are not imagining it. Your brain, hormones, muscles, and bedroom setup all play a role — and most of them are fixable. “When men ask me ‘why do i get hot when i sleep?’ I ...