Why does it feel different to be under a warm blanket in a cold room than it does to just be in a warm room?
In: Physics
I’m thinking it might have to do with cold air on skin and cool air breathed in while the rest of the body is warm under the covers. So, the contrast in temperature is what feels so good?
Edit: The body controls temperature through sweating (warm blood inside sent to the skin to cool). Under the covers the skin is warm with cool breathing brings cooling to the inside without moving blood. Maybe the body temp control system is operated differently and that’s refreshing. Just thinking out loud.
Because the blanket holds the warm air (warmed by your own body) directly at your skin or at least very near to you.
In the warm room the temperature must be at least body temperature to feel equally warm.
Also, the feeling of a blanket on your body is calming to most people.
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