Because blanket provides a kind of safety and the leg controls the temperature, so you feel safe and comfortable.
Blankets are warm, soft, cover(“protect”) you. By being under a blanket you feel safety, comfort. And it separates you from the outside world, making it easier to fall asleep. But despite all the positive effects of being under a blanket, temperature can’t be controlled.
Spiritual_Worker3062 t1_j2dhfq9 wrote
Reply to ELI5: Why does putting one foot out from under the blankets bring so much relief of heat while laying in bed? by SirDuke6
Because blanket provides a kind of safety and the leg controls the temperature, so you feel safe and comfortable.
Blankets are warm, soft, cover(“protect”) you. By being under a blanket you feel safety, comfort. And it separates you from the outside world, making it easier to fall asleep. But despite all the positive effects of being under a blanket, temperature can’t be controlled.