The morning, when I am ill; the afternoon, when my biological clock runs down; the sweet deep hours of night, on a regular basis.

I’m with Deborah on this one—why wear anything—you just wake in the AM with clothes wrinkles all over . lol As for passion—bed clothes on, passion out the door and fast. And that includes socks—socks in bed? Ridiculous.

Unless of course you have cold feet, Frank.

Frank, I wear socks to bed because my feet get so cold they wake my husband. It’s for his protection. I wear jammies because our grandson lives with us and I don’t want to warp the child with visions of gramma in the raw. My wobbling twins alone would put his little eye out. And special note to Dr. K, after you’ve run out to replenish your KY supply, please tell us what it is you wear, dear. If you want to dish with the girls, I believe you’re expected to serve now and then.

Every year, I search clearance racks in many stores to find the ugliest and cheapest sleep pants I can possibly find. I buy enough to replace my no longer decent ones; pair these with a “vintage” t-shirt and I have the perfect sleep ensemble.

a bed, on the couch, just about anywhere i can rest my head without breaking it off…

In my skin. It’s freeing. I cover up all day and want to just be me all night. My husband thinks it’s because I’m always ready for sex!!!

Did I mention that I don’t sleep in full makeup like the babe in the photo?

Judith Martin, Our newspsper runs your column on Thursdays. It’s the first thing I read. I appreciate your wit/dry humor as you dispense sage advice. You never disappoint. Today was a fine example - you crack me up. Re sleepwear, I’ve always worn gowns - the more feminine, the better. That is, until this Christmas when I received a pair of the softest pajamas imaginable. I think I’m hooked.

Thank you, Frank. You must live in warmer climes.

For many years, I slept in the nude. Actually, I love soft feminine cotton gowns. But, my ex was a sex hound and it didn’t make sense for me to put anything on. After my divorce, I continued to sleep in the nude … until last year when I got sick and had to be rushed to the hospital. I was so ashamed, I began sleeping in a soft, light-weight cotton gown. Actually, I find a soft gown more comfortable because I’m bothered with hot sweats and hot flashes, and the soft cotton helps absorb the perspiration.

Wow, with all these hot flashes maybe we need a topic on hormone replacement therapy. BTW, I sleep mostly in just panties, but sometimes I start with a cami or more and remove pieces as I become warmer. If I go totally nude my husband always assumes it’s a signal. I had a funny friend who said she had “go” and “no” panties. She and her husband understood which were which.