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From Spain’s siesta to Japan’s ‘Inemuri’, dive into different cultures sleeping practices
Naps for stressed-out students: A chinese habit worth adopting
The first starting take naps at my desk in a UK university, I woke up to find several concerned classmates standing around me. https://youtu.be/ZXNWVwy0saQ “Are you okay?” one asked.“Do you need help?” said another. I was fine—just deeply relaxed. But clearly, desk...
Sex dreams part 2
WARNING EXTREME EXPLICIT CONTENT Our readers haven’t stopped having dirty dreams, so we're back with more scandal-ridden dreams for you to sink your teeth into. But before that, I’m sure you’ve all been wondering what sex dreams are. Why do we have them? And the...
Sleeping next to strangers: One-night stand stories
WARNING EXTREME EXPLICIT CONTENT It's a well known fact that sleeping next to someone you love has a plethora of benefits. Studies show that it can relieve anxiety, strengthen emotional bonds and even have positive effects on immune system function. But what happens...
Summertime PJ picks: For the boys
If you’re tired of tossing and turning in worn-out sweatpants or boxers, Doze has got you covered. The PJ lookbook is your guide to elevating your sleep game with style. The assortment ahead emphasises fit and material, ensuring extreme comfort, because when it comes...
Sex dreams uncovered
WARNING EXTREME EXPLICIT CONTENT Sex dreams are a normal part of life and sleep, but they can often leave you wondering what they mean. While some studies say that sex dreams are manifested in the want to have sex or potentially unmet desires. Sometimes, sex dreams...
Summer PJ picks: For the girls
There’s something undeniably comforting about slipping from a long day to a PJ evening. At Doze, we believe that the right pair helps you to sleep better. As the summer months draw in and the temperatures begin to climb, your cosy winter PJs won’t cut...
The calm of Nordic nights: Sleeping in Helsinki
While some cities rush through the day and seize at night, collapsing to sleep, Helsinki moves differently. The rest is quiet, intentional, and deeply valued. It’s a cultural priority. The Finnish approach to rest is rooted in stillness, simplicity, and a steady...
Yes, the default iPhone alarm is the worst sound in the world
Have you ever been caught off guard by that hideous ‘Radar’ alarm? The default one used by Apple? I don’t even mean first thing in the morning. Sitting with my housemates, having lunch the other week, the piercing alarm sporadically went off. My body physically shook...
The hostel diaries: Sleeping with strangers
A wrought iron bunk bed in Berlin, Prague, and Budapest. What do they all have in common? You can be guaranteed you will be sleeping above or below a complete and total stranger. One cramped night together spent in the same un-air-conditioned hostel, what could be...
The Kardashians’ contribution to a good night’s sleep
The sleep industry is booming. Estimated to be worth up to $600B this year, the market is ever expanding. Comically put by Dr Guy Meadows, “we can now enhance our sleep by white noise and pink noise and possibly some other colours too”. The saturation of products...
Sleeping in the spotlight: Ibiza’s glass hotel room
The Zero Suite is no ordinary hotel room. Located in the main entrance of Paradiso Hotel, Ibiza, the fully furnished and functioning room’s central location isn’t the only unique feature that sets it apart from the rest. What does? The room’s walls are entirely made...
A city without a single rhythm: Sleeping in Abu Dhabi
When it comes to sleep, Abu Dhabi offers more than rest; it provides rhythm. From the desert silence to inner city hustle, the UAE’s capital offers a unique blend of cultural influences, climate quirks, and urban charm that shape how people unwind and wake up. “I have...
Between sirens and silence: Sleeping in São Paulo
Street vendors contend for limited space, their shouts ripple through the humid air and the clattering of bus doors. As São Paulo regains the buzz of the night. Sao Paulo, known for one of the fastest-growing metropolitan populations On a regular Tuesday,...
City of Night: Sleeping in Seoul
In Seoul, sleep doesn’t always come easily. The city pulses day and night, with convenience stores glowing at 3 am, cafés still bustling at 5 pm, and bathhouses that welcome the weary until dawn. The city of Seoul, 6th densest city on the planet. People find...
Lucid Dreaming: A Window into the Mind?
Much like tides, dreams sweep over the mind, seizing an unexpected level of control. Gaining control of such powerful currents or becoming aware of your dreams and how you can shape them offers a wonderful experience. The practice of lucid dreaming is enveloped by...