Nightlight:
Our thoughts and advice on how to tackle all your night-time worries
How hypnotherapy can help you sleep
Swinging clocks. Mind control. Memory erasure. Clucking like a chicken on demand. Hypnotherapy has long been surrounded by an air of mystery and more than a few myths. But the reality is far calmer. When it comes to sleep issues, hypnotherapy is gaining quiet respect...
What are the worst sleep disruptors?
A survey of 358 people found that there were six main disruptors to a good night's sleep. The survey was conducted in December, and made up of 95% British people. Over 70% of them were between the ages of 18-25, with 13.9% being 46-55. Due to this large...
Twining’s sleepy tea review
Amidst the constant flood of new sleep gadgets and gizmos promising to grant us the elusive eight hours, herbal tea remains one of the original sleep aids. Sleepy teas, marketed to help us wind down and drift off, have become a staple in many evening routines. But do...
Books to put your brain to bed
In a world lit by blue light and a flurry of notifications, it is often easy to confuse quiet with rest. But as many readers already know, good books are one of the simplest and most effective ways to transition from the chaos of the day to the calm of the...
The silent struggle of adult night terrors
“I’d shout out for my husband. Sometimes I’d cry. Once, I kicked him out of bed,” Tina Clark describes the terrors. “But I wasn’t awake. That’s the scariest part — not knowing what’s real.” Now 50, Tina has spent nearly two decades battling night terrors, a condition...
My experience on sleeping pills
After months of tossing and turning and counting sheep, I was seriously done with the lack of sleep. Many doctors' calls later, CBT therapy and hours of missed sleep, I was finally prescribed the magic I had been waiting for. I'm not talking a prick on a spinning...
Does an orgasm help you sleep?
Sleep schedules, sleepy teas, and calming music can all be natural ways to help you drift off to sleep, but what about an orgasm? What if we told you what you do under the sheets can lead to better sleep? Whether it’s partnered or solo as long as you reach the...
Tackling the summer slumber
We’ve all been there. Tossing and turning in bed, late at night with no sheet, sweating through hot June and July summer nights. Unfortunately, us Brits aren’t blessed by air con or cool houses most of the time, so these sweltering nights can really get to us. Doze...
The sleep menu
A growing body of research shows that what we eat can affect how well we sleep, and how we sleep can affect the menu we choose. We spoke to nutritionist and naturopath Oliver Sanchez to learn which foods support better sleep and which might keep us up at night. Deep...
Books for building the perfect bed time library
It’s often the steady rhythm of reading, familiar and soothing, that helps people unwind. Scientific evidence backs this up: a 2020 survey by Penguin Random House found that reading books before bed got an average of 25 more minutes of rest per night than those who...
What your sleeping position says about you
We spend roughly a third of our lives asleep, but have you ever considered what your favourite sleeping position might reveal about you? Whether you're a loyal side-sleeper, someone who loves time on your tummy, or someone who tosses, turns and changes positions...
What colour should your bedroom walls be?
You get into your bedroom after a long day. You’re ready to wind down, but something feels off. The walls around you are a harsh red, making it feel difficult for you to relax. We don’t often think about how colour can affect our mood, but it can make a real...
The first night effect
Even in the comfiest of beds, the first night somewhere new often leaves us tossing and turning. But why is this, and what can we do to fix it? Whether you’re staying at a friend's house, checking into a hotel, or spending your first night in a new apartment, you're...