The Sleep Journal

Illustration of a flame turning to a snowflake — the temperature rollercoaster of perimenopause
Hot Then Freezing: The Temperature Rollercoaster of Perimenopause
|1 min read|Updated July 25, 2026
The flush passes, the sweat cools, and suddenly you're reaching for a blanket you didn't need ten minutes ago. Why perimenopause swings both ways at night. Read more...
Illustration of a flame versus a droplet — hot flushes versus night sweats
Hot Flushes vs Night Sweats: What's Actually the Difference?
|1 min read|Updated July 27, 2026
Used interchangeably, but not the same thing. What separates a hot flush from night sweats, why the distinction helps your GP — and which part your bedroom can actually fix. Read more...
Illustration of a baby bottle, moon and sweat droplets — postpartum night sweats
Postpartum Night Sweats: The Newborn-Era Surprise Nobody Mentions
|2 min read|Updated July 27, 2026
Drenched at 3am while the baby finally sleeps? Postpartum night sweats are common, rarely discussed, and temporary. What's happening and how to survive the sweaty weeks. Read more...
Illustration of a sweat droplet with a question mark — night sweats in men
Night Sweats in Men: The Causes Nobody Talks About
|1 min read|Updated July 27, 2026
Night sweats aren't just a menopause thing. The common causes in men — hormones, stress, sleep apnea, the evening beers — and what you can fix tonight. Read more...
Illustration comparing smooth skin before and dry itchy skin during perimenopause
Perimenopause Changed My Skin Too: The Itchy Truth Nobody Warns You About
|1 min read|Updated July 13, 2026
Hot flushes get the press, but the sudden dry, itchy, reactive skin of perimenopause blindsides almost everyone. Here's why it happens and what helps at night. Read more...
Illustration of eyes peeking over a doona beside a clock showing 3am
The Obligatory 3am Wake-Up: Why Menopause Insomnia Keeps Perfect Time
|2 min read|Updated July 27, 2026
It's not random that you wake at the same time every night. Here's what's happening to your body's thermostat at 3am — and what actually helps. 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 July 27, 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...