The Sleep Journal

A rising column of heat wisps beneath a large droplet, illustrating why night sweats get worse as the weather warms
Why Night Sweats Get Worse As the Weather Warms Up
|2 min read|Updated October 17, 2026
Perimenopause and menopause sweats don't pause for the seasons — but rising room temperature stacks directly on top of what your hormones are already doing. Read more...
A pyjama top beside a bare silhouette, both shown with sweat droplets, for the sleep naked or pyjamas debate
Is It Better to Sleep Naked or in Pyjamas When It's Hot?
|2 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
The classic summer debate, settled by what's actually touching your skin — not by which option sounds more virtuous. Read more...
A winter flannelette pyjama top on a hanger switching to a lighter TENCEL Modal set, for the seasonal pyjama switch
When to Swap Your Winter Pyjamas for Something Lighter
|2 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
The seasonal wardrobe question nobody times right — when flannelette becomes a liability and what to reach for instead. Read more...
Illustration of a child's bed and parent's bed side by side, representing family sleep
Helping Kids Sleep Through the Night (While You Get Some Too)
|3 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
Your kid's 2am wake-up is a sleep science problem, not a parenting failure. Here's what actually helps both of you get back to sleep. Read more...
Illustration of a sleep cycle wave through the night, representing deep sleep and REM stages
How Sleep Actually Works: Cycles, Stages and Why Quality Beats Hours
|3 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
Eight hours on the tracker and still exhausted? The problem usually isn't the hours — it's what's breaking up the cycles inside them. Read more...
Illustration of labelled bedding layers — how to layer for cold sleepers
How to Layer for Cold Sleepers: Doona, Socks and the Right Base Layer
|1 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
A practical layering system for people who are cold no matter what they try — in the right order, so you're not just piling on blankets and hoping. Read more...
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 October 18, 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 bed split between a cold and hot sleeper — sleeping cold when your partner runs hot
Sleeping Cold When Your Partner Runs Hot: The Other Side of the Doona Wars
|1 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
We've covered the hot sleeper's side of sharing a bed. Here's the icicle's playbook — because the cold half of the doona wars deserves a strategy too. Read more...
Illustration comparing a long sleeve and short sleeve pyjama top — which should you buy
Long Sleeve vs Short Sleeve Pyjamas: Which Should You Actually Buy?
|1 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
Same fabric, different job. A straightforward guide to choosing between long and short sleeve sleepwear, including the honest answer for people who need both. Read more...
Illustration of a hand with colour-change zones — cold hands and feet at night, more than just cold
Cold Hands and Feet at Night: When It's More Than Just Cold
|1 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
Most cold feet are ordinary circulation. Here's the pattern that suggests it's something else, and when a GP visit is worth it rather than another pair of socks. Read more...
Illustration of feet poking out from under a doona with snowflakes — why are my feet always cold at night
Why Are My Feet Always Cold at Night? The Circulation Question
|2 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
Warm doona, freezing feet. Why extremities get cold first at night, and what genuinely helps before you panic-Google circulation problems. Read more...
Illustration of a plane window and a sleep mask — flying, jet lag and sleep masks
Flying, Jet Lag and the Right Way to Use a Sleep Mask
|1 min read|Updated October 8, 2026
A sleep mask is standard airline kit for a reason. How to actually use one to fight jet lag, not just look the part. Read more...