Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate?

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I'm male, and I prefer cold sheets.

13% (6)

I'm male, and I prefer warmed up sheets.

6% (3)

I'm female, and I prefer cold sheets.

28% (13)

I'm female, and I prefer warmed up sheets.

23% (11)

My preference is important to me, and I will fight for it.

4% (2)

I will give in to my future spouse if they prefer the opposite of me.

23% (11)

Total Votes : 46

(last vote on : 10/13/2009 1:04:50 PM)
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bootsNspurs -> Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/6/2009 4:49:51 AM)
Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? So after a conversation at work with some of the guys, I started thinking. I thought I was really weird for really enjoying climbing into cold sheets at night. But the guys were saying they loved that, too. So.. is it a guy thing and I'm just weird, or is there even a correlation between one's gender and how they like their sheets? So Singles... how do you like your sheets? Cold, or warmed up by an electric blanket or mattress pad? Also, how important is this to you? Is this something that you would give in to your future spouse on or something you would fight for your preference on?

melodie -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/6/2009 7:24:37 AM)
I'm glad we can select multiple options. I'm female and prefer warm sheets. I'm generally a cold-natured person and do not enjoy the cold much. However, I would be willing to give in to my husband if he liked cold sheets.... mainly because if I'm cold it gives me an excuse to snuggle up close to him. [:)] (not that I'd really need an excuse since we'd be married, but still..) This was an interesting question. I can't say I'd ever really thought about it before.

bootsNspurs -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/6/2009 7:52:16 AM)
Hey Melodie! Thanks for responding! I hear ya about the excuse to snuggle up tho! [;)] I already mentioned I prefer cold sheets, although I forgot to mention I'm female ... just in case there was a question! Also, I would be willing to give in to my spouse on this one. Not that I'd like it very much though!

CoeurdeLeon -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/6/2009 8:01:41 AM)
I don't think I can vote...I've never even thought about warming the sheets before getting into them. 'Course, I guess that means cold sheets suit me since I never thought they were a problem that needed to be fixed. I can't sleep right when it's too warm so I like the room cool, too. If a spouse wanted the sheets warm, I'd probably make sure he had an electric blanket or whatever for his side of the bed. There's almost always something that can be done to accommodate both people so long as neither digs their heels in and insists on their way across the board. Edit ~ so I voted that I'm female and prefer cold sheets but didn't vote for giving in/fighting because I don't see myself doing either. Like I said, both can compromise and have (mostly) what they want without one having to give in or fight for their preference.

mutinywxgirl -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/6/2009 8:05:34 AM)
As far as I'm concerned - the cooler the better! I HATE being too hot when I'm sleeping! Hopefully I'll find someone who feels the same way.

Tinkerbell_ -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/6/2009 8:41:55 AM)
I'm the same way. I prefer the sheets to be ice cold especially since I can't have a fan on or the window open because of my allergies. Soooo... Besides...the colder it is, the better excuse to snuggle under the covers. [:D]

broyce1981 -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/6/2009 8:49:31 AM)
Sheets? Meh, this is one of those questions I wouldn't care about one way or another. If my wife has a preference, she can have her way every night forever and ever.

John_O -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/6/2009 9:02:35 AM)
You missed an important option in the poll. I prefer warmed up sheets but I prefer them to be warmed up by my spouse[:D] Sleeping with M was like sleeping with a radiator. She was toasty warm and very snuggly. (I so miss that[:(])

Elena1030 -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/6/2009 9:51:59 AM)
Depends on the season: cold in the summer; warm in the winter. And in both seasons, I've been known to switch from warm blankets to cold sheets and back again. Gotta love weird biochemistry in a diabetic. [&:]

willfs -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/6/2009 6:24:34 PM)
I prefer no sheets. I am tall and my feet hang off the bed and if I have sheets/covers then they pull my feet down. With the heat on, or AC off, I sleep with no sheets. I feel so free.

agapetos -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/6/2009 6:32:18 PM)
It depends on the season. In summer, there is nothing better than fresh, cold cotton sheets... In winter (when my bedroom resembles if not the freezer, than the fridger) I go for brushed cotton sheets and hot water bottles. Oh, and bribing my cat to come and curl up with me! There are some things that I do not compromise on. Until I meet a man who wants to marry me, I'm not sure whether this is one of them...

Elena1030 -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/6/2009 6:37:55 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: willfs I prefer no sheets. I am tall and my feet hang off the bed and if I have sheets/covers then they pull my feet down. With the heat on, or AC off, I sleep with no sheets. I feel so free. No covers whatsoever? Hmm... how does one stand that?

willfs -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/6/2009 6:44:49 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Elena1030 quote: ORIGINAL: willfs I prefer no sheets. I am tall and my feet hang off the bed and if I have sheets/covers then they pull my feet down. With the heat on, or AC off, I sleep with no sheets. I feel so free. No covers whatsoever? Hmm... how does one stand that? Are you saying that you can't take the temperature. If so then I can understand. But imagine being able to roll over in bed or move around or shift without this wieght on top of you. So much freedom. It's how we were meant to sleep[sm=icon_smile.gif]

nwcs -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/6/2009 6:50:03 PM)
Warm sheets. Cool pillow.

Elena1030 -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/6/2009 7:24:23 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: willfs quote: ORIGINAL: Elena1030 quote: ORIGINAL: willfs I prefer no sheets. I am tall and my feet hang off the bed and if I have sheets/covers then they pull my feet down. With the heat on, or AC off, I sleep with no sheets. I feel so free. No covers whatsoever? Hmm... how does one stand that? Are you saying that you can't take the temperature. If so then I can understand. But imagine being able to roll over in bed or move around or shift without this wieght on top of you. So much freedom. It's how we were meant to sleep[sm=icon_smile.gif] Heh, heh... you sound like one of those sci-fi novels or shows... Actually, I don't know if it's the temp or the feeling of security. The only time I want to go w/out any type of covers is when I'm napping on the couch or on top of a fully made bed... and the temp in the room is comfortable. I'm pretty OK with being an Elena-burrito. It's the getting tangled in the tubing of my insulin pump that's no fun (when it has slipped out of place and wants to dangle opposite of the side I'm facing). I've gotten good at the lift-n-roll process with the covers. Guess you and your wife won't have to fight over the covers. You'll give 'em all to her! [sm=biggrin.gif] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ nwcs: I hear ya on the cool pillow. Do you flip yours during the night?

willfs -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/6/2009 7:37:24 PM)
I can understand the buritto thing. I think I am just about not having something draggin my feet off the end of the bed. quote: ORIGINAL: Elena1030 Guess you and your wife won't have to fight over the covers. You'll give 'em all to her! [sm=biggrin.gif] That's a great point. Maybe I could make it a selling point.

DrivenbyGod -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/6/2009 7:44:55 PM)
When I first saw this post I thought "Cold Sheets" was some kind of metaphor for something else... I like to sleep with sheets and a comforter/blanket, so I like the sheets cold and my pillow case. If it's very warm out I'll still sleep with sheets and a blanket and turn on the A/C.. and for some reason I like to have the sheets/blanket just under my nose when sleeping... I may need help. [:D]

blueeyedgirl2 -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/6/2009 8:43:11 PM)
In the winter I like to heat my sheets up with an electric blanket, but (usually) I turn off the heat when I crawl into bed. There's nothing better than crawling into a warm bed. Of course it gets downright cold here in the winter, so that clouds my opinion/preference. I'm kind of a quirky sleeper because I have to have something over me to sleep and it has to be something of somewhat substantial weight. I would be willing to compromise for my dear hubby. My preferences are exactly that. . . preferences. I'm ready to give them up any day now. . . [;)]

EclecticJoy -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/6/2009 9:44:10 PM)
Boots, great thread! [:D] I didn't vote . . . and I'll tell ya why . . . My preference would be to turn on an electric blanket on high about 30 minutes before going to bed and then turn it midway down and keep it there all night till I wake up the next morning. However. [8D] Electric blankets and/or mattress pads have been proven to be a seizure-trigger in some people (and I can definitely personally vouch for that). So I compensate in the winter by wearing thick, insulated winter socks; I can't stand for my feet to be the slightest bit cold. On a different note, last year, I bought my first set of flannel sheets. Oh! The pure bliss! [sm=dance.gif] I don't know why it took me so long to get some; especially since practically everyone I know uses them in the winter out here in the Beautiful Wild Wild West. I never got around to buying non-flannel sheets for this past summer, so during the 2.5 months of almost summer that we had this year, I slept under flannel sheets with the air conditioner on. Also, like a couple of other posters, I prefer to sleep under substantial weight . . . I currently have 2 thin comforters (or the equivalent of one thick one) and a throw on my bed (in addition to the flannel sheets). Truthfully, I'm thinking of getting one more comforter - for the weight. Speaking of winter, regardless of what the calendar says, it's here . . . and it made quite an entrance with its appearance two days ago. We had six inches of snow Sunday night; and this morning, it is was still on the ground. Bonus information: I sleep with 2 king-sized "full" pillows . . . one, I use as a pillow and the other one I use either a snuggle, as a back pillow or sometimes it ends up on the floor before the morning arrives. .

agapetos -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/7/2009 3:04:45 AM)
quote: I can't stand for my feet to be the slightest bit cold. Nor me! quote: On a different note, last year, I bought my first set of flannel sheets. Oh! The pure bliss! So did I! Yes pure bliss! Like you, I can't imagine why I didn't buy them sooner either!

bootsNspurs -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/7/2009 3:46:05 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: willfs quote: ORIGINAL: Elena1030 Guess you and your wife won't have to fight over the covers. You'll give 'em all to her! [sm=biggrin.gif] That's a great point. Maybe I could make it a selling point. [sm=purplelaugh.gif] Lioness - I guess I should have specified that I really wouldn't expect it to be a fight. I just was looking for a way to rate how important it is for you on this. Such as what Sharon-Marie said about not being able to stand her feet being cold. It seems that would be something that would be of more importance to her than someone who doesn't have any kind of preference. Does that even make sense? I will definitely flip my pillow over at times so that I have a cool side again. I can't stand for my feet to be too hot, so I usually have them outside of the covers anyway. Sharon-Marie - woohoo for flannel sheets! Personally, I'm not big on them because they don't get as cold as other sheets... which I guess is the point! Yuck that winter is already coming in forcefully. Love the bonus information!! I also have several pillows. I sleep with two queen size pillows (or maybe king size?), two regular pillows, and a body pillow. Oh, and don't forget the teddy bear! So I can do lots of snuggling. Sometimes I will even shift to a different pillow if they get too warm. I like really thick and firm pillows. Even the firmest, thickest ones that I could find when I recently bought pillows at JC Pennys are not firm or thick enough for me. Thanks so much y'all for responding! It's really interesting to me to see everyone's preferences on this. And so far, it seems (in this group anyhow) that gender doesn't have a bearing as to whether one prefers warm or cold sheets.

Tinkerbell_ -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/7/2009 8:18:13 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Elena1030 quote: ORIGINAL: willfs quote: ORIGINAL: Elena1030 quote: ORIGINAL: willfs I prefer no sheets. I am tall and my feet hang off the bed and if I have sheets/covers then they pull my feet down. With the heat on, or AC off, I sleep with no sheets. I feel so free. No covers whatsoever? Hmm... how does one stand that? Are you saying that you can't take the temperature. If so then I can understand. But imagine being able to roll over in bed or move around or shift without this wieght on top of you. So much freedom. It's how we were meant to sleep[sm=icon_smile.gif] Heh, heh... you sound like one of those sci-fi novels or shows... Actually, I don't know if it's the temp or the feeling of security. The only time I want to go w/out any type of covers is when I'm napping on the couch or on top of a fully made bed... and the temp in the room is comfortable. I'm pretty OK with being an Elena-burrito. It's the getting tangled in the tubing of my insulin pump that's no fun (when it has slipped out of place and wants to dangle opposite of the side I'm facing). I've gotten good at the lift-n-roll process with the covers. Guess you and your wife won't have to fight over the covers. You'll give 'em all to her! [sm=biggrin.gif] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ nwcs: I hear ya on the cool pillow. Do you flip yours during the night? I do the whole burrito roll too. Cracks me up because I can have a nicely made bed when I go to sleep and when I wake up it looks like a herd of elephants went through and had a party. [8D] When Thing 2 has a nightmare he'll crawl in bed with me. He's gotten to where he'll bring a blanket and his own pillow because I've been known to swipe everything and he freezes. [8D] I feel sorry for my husband on this...we probably need separate blankets or something. [:)]

CoeurdeLeon -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/7/2009 8:47:12 AM)
quote: Lioness - I guess I should have specified that I really wouldn't expect it to be a fight. I just was looking for a way to rate how important it is for you on this. Such as what Sharon-Marie said about not being able to stand her feet being cold. It seems that would be something that would be of more importance to her than someone who doesn't have any kind of preference. Does that even make sense? Of course, it makes sense. And I didn't really think you meant fight, I just couldn't think of any other word either. [:)]

cherish405 -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/7/2009 10:53:32 AM)
Depends on what the weather's like. If it's hot, I'd rather have cold sheets and vice versa. I personally wouldn't use an electric blanket anymore, as when I was 14, my parents' bed actually caught fire due to an electrical fault in one. My mother got up to go to the bathroom and when she came back, her side of the bed was on fire, and she and my brother had a hard time waking my dad up. (He was a very heavy sleeper). If I ever get married and he wants warmed sheets, I'd ask him to do as I do. Use hot water bottles, or flannelette sheets or extra blankets. My polar fleece blanket close to my skin gets me nice and toasty on cold nights.

9drtr -> RE: Cold sheets... How much will you tolerate? (10/7/2009 7:18:57 PM)
As long as the sheets are clean, I don't care. They'll be Edwin temperature in a couple of minutes anyway.

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