The Sleep Journal

Illustration of layered bedding with a thermometer at 18 degrees for hot sleepers
The Hot Sleeper's Guide to Bedding: Doonas, Layers and the Ratings Trap
|2 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
You obsessed over the mattress and sleep under a doona rated for an alpine hut. The Australian hot sleeper's guide to bedding layers, warmth ratings and the layer everyone forgets. Read more...
The Doona Wars illustration: one bed split between a cold sleeper and a hot sleeper
The Doona Wars: Sharing a Bed When One of You Sleeps Hot
|1 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
One of you is freezing, one of you is cooking, and you're both losing sleep. The two-doona method and other peace treaties for mismatched sleepers. Read more...
Illustration of a sleeper overheating in bed with one leg out of the doona
Why Do I Overheat at Night (Even in Winter)? Six Common Culprits
|2 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
One leg out of the doona at midnight in July? Here are the six most common reasons you overheat at night — and the order to fix them in. Read more...
Illustration of moisture droplets wicking through fabric — absorb, move, release
Best Pyjamas for Night Sweats: An Australian Buyer's Guide
|2 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
Night sweats ruin sleep twice — once when you overheat, again when you're lying in damp fabric. Here's what actually matters when choosing pyjamas that help. Read more...
Woman experiencing itchy skin at night in soft blush sleepwear, lying awake in a calm bedroom setting.
Why Does My Skin Itch at Night?
|5 min read|Updated October 8, 2026
If your skin feels calm during the day but itchy the moment you get into bed, you’re not alone. Night-time itching is common — and your sleepwear, bedding, body temperature... Read more...