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The Journal

Honest, practical advice on sleep, menopause and feeling like yourself, from people who've been there.

An Autumn Sleepwear Capsule for Women Over 40

Autumn nightwear · 2 min read An Autumn Sleepwear Capsule for Women Over 40Cold floors and a warm bed can call for different layers. Here is how to put together a small autumn nightwear wardrobe around the way you actually feel, with room for favourites...Read the article

Clocks Going Back in October 2026: A Menopause Sleep Guide

Autumn sleep · 3 min Clocks Going Back in October 2026: A Menopause Sleep GuideThe clock change offers an extra calendar hour, although it does not guarantee extra sleep. This...

Nightwear Gifts for Women Over 40: A Guide to Choosing Well

Cotton pyjamas · 3 min Nightwear Gifts for Women Over 40: A Guide to Choosing WellThe most useful nightwear gift starts with the person receiving it. Consider her favourite shapes, fabrics...

Sleeping in a Hotel During Menopause: A Practical Packing Guide

Hotel sleep · 3 min Sleeping in a Hotel During Menopause: A Practical Packing GuideA different bed, unfamiliar heating and a bright corridor can make a hotel night feel harder....

A Menopause Sleep Diary: What to Note Before Your GP Appointment

GP appointment · 3 min A Menopause Sleep Diary: What to Note Before Your GP AppointmentA few morning notes can make a sleep appointment easier to explain. This guide covers the...

Too Hot in Bed While Your Partner Is Cold? A Menopause Bedroom Guide

Bedding and sleep · 3 min Too Hot in Bed While Your Partner Is Cold? A Menopause Bedroom GuideSharing a bed does not mean you need identical bedding or nightwear. This guide offers practical...

Can an Eye Mask Help You Sleep During Menopause? A Practical Guide

Bedroom light · 3 min Can an Eye Mask Help You Sleep During Menopause? A Practical GuideAn eye mask can be a simple way to reduce unwanted light. Learn what to look...

Nightdress or Pyjamas for Menopause? Choose for the Way You Sleep

Menopause sleepwear · 3 min Nightdress or Pyjamas for Menopause? Choose for the Way You SleepA nightdress offers freedom around the waist, while a pyjama set gives separate layers and more...

World Menopause Day 2026: Why Pain and Poor Sleep Deserve Attention

Chronic pain at midlife · 3 min World Menopause Day 2026: Why Pain and Poor Sleep Deserve AttentionThe 2026 World Menopause Day theme is chronic pain at midlife. We look at why pain...

Caffeine and Menopause Sleep: When Should Your Last Coffee Be?

Caffeine and sleep · 3 min Caffeine and Menopause Sleep: When Should Your Last Coffee Be?You do not necessarily need to give up a favourite cup of coffee. Learn what research...

Night Owl Pyjamas Wild Tiger long pyjama set in pink, made from viscose with a button-through top

Cotton pyjamas · 3 min Cotton or Viscose Pyjamas for Menopause? A Practical Fabric GuideCotton and viscose can both feel comfortable at bedtime. This practical guide explains the differences, why...

Night Owl Pyjamas Sunday Waffle cotton robe in blue, with relaxed sleeves, a wrap front and tie belt

Bone health · 2 min Exercise During Menopause: Bone Health and Better Sleep HabitsA little movement can fit into a busy midlife week. Here is how to think about...

Night Owl Pyjamas Sakura Satin Eye Mask in light blue, shown from the front

Bedtime habits · 2 min Self-Care for Better Sleep During Menopause: 6 Bedtime HabitsYou do not need a complicated bedtime checklist. These six habits focus on the small, practical...

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