The Sleep Journal

Illustration of a person napping with an eye mask, 20 minute timer — how to nap properly
How to Actually Nap Well (and Why an Eye Mask Changes Everything)
|2 min read|Updated October 8, 2026
Most naps fail because of light, not tiredness. The nap rules that actually work, for shift workers, parents and everyone in the 2pm slump. Read more...
Illustration of a light burst beside a sleep mask — sleep masks and migraines
Sleep Masks and Migraines: What Blocking Light Can (and Can't) Do
|1 min read|Updated October 8, 2026
Light sensitivity is a defining migraine symptom. What a sleep mask genuinely offers during an attack — and where the claims go too far. Read more...
Illustration of a sleep mask beside a crescent moon — do sleep masks actually work
Do Sleep Masks Actually Work? An Honest Look at Blackout and Sleep
|2 min read|Updated October 8, 2026
A sceptic's look at whether sleep masks genuinely improve sleep, or just feel like they should. Read more...
How to Tell If Sleepwear Is Actually Breathable (Before You Buy)
How to Tell If Sleepwear Is Actually Breathable (Before You Buy)
|1 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
Every brand says 'breathable' — including the polyester ones. How to spot genuinely breathable sleepwear in two minutes: fibre label, weight, and three hand tests. 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 October 18, 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 bed with an electric blanket coil and rising heat — winter heating mistakes
The Winter Heating Mistakes That Wreck Your Sleep
|1 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
Heater on, electric blanket cranked, flannelette everything — then awake at 2am cooking. Most winter sleep problems aren't the cold; they're how we fight it. Read more...
Illustration of a certification rosette badge with a tick — OEKO-TEX decoded
What Does OEKO-TEX® Certified Actually Mean?
|1 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
The little label on sleepwear and baby clothes, decoded: what OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 actually tests, what it doesn't promise, and why it matters most for the clothes you sleep in. Read more...
Illustration of a new tagged pyjama top with an arrow to a washing machine
Should You Wash New Pyjamas Before Wearing Them? (Yes — Here's Why)
|1 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
New pyjamas look pristine and bed is right there. But finishing chemicals, loose dye and the factory-to-mailbox journey say wash them first — especially for sensitive skin. Read more...
Illustration of a pyjama top with a snowflake and an honest tick — do cooling pyjamas work
Do Cooling Pyjamas Actually Work? What the Science Says
|1 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
A sceptic's guide. No fabric can refrigerate you — but the right fibre stops sabotaging the cooling your body already does. What's real and what's marketing. Read more...
Illustration comparing silk, polyester satin and modal fabric swatches
Silk vs Satin vs Modal Pyjamas: The Silky Showdown
|1 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
Breathability, price, durability and skin-feel compared — an honest breakdown of the 3 most popular sleepwear fabrics. Read more...
Illustration of a weekly calendar with wash-day ticks — how often to wash pyjamas and sheets
How Often Should You Wash Your Pyjamas (and Sheets)? The Honest Answer
|1 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
Somewhere between 'every wear' and 'when they can stand up on their own' lies the truth. The honest washing schedule for pyjamas, sheets and pillowcases. Read more...
Illustration of a blazing sun and electric fan — sleeping in an Australian heatwave
How to Sleep in a Heatwave: The Australian Playbook
|2 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
35 degrees at 10pm and the house has been baking all day. The Australian heatwave sleep playbook — in the order that actually matters. Read more...