Sleep
Writing on sleep through midlife and perimenopause, from Chrissy Sundt.
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Does Barre Help You Sleep Better in Midlife?
Barre won't knock you out like a sedative, but the right session, at the right time of day, can genuinely help you settle into sleep.
What to Eat Before Bed for Better Sleep in Perimenopause
What and when you eat in the evening changes more in perimenopause than most women realise, and a few small shifts can make bedtime easier.
Why Am I So Tired to Work Out in Perimenopause?
The exhaustion that makes you cancel workouts in perimenopause almost always starts at night, not in the gym.
How to Wind Down After a Late Night Workout in Midlife
How to leave a late workout without taking the wired, overheated feeling to bed with you.
Best Pyjamas for Hot Sleepers: A UK Guide for Warm Nights
A practical, UK-specific guide to choosing pyjamas that actually help hot sleepers fall and stay asleep, not just look cooler on the label.
Why Do I Keep Waking Up at 3am in Perimenopause?
Waking at 3am in perimenopause is common, not a malfunction. Here's what's driving it and what to do in the moment it happens.
How to Sleep Cooler at Night in Perimenopause
A practical look at bedroom temperature, timing your bath, bedding choices and daytime habits that help you sleep cooler through perimenopause.
Best Bedding for Night Sweats: What Actually Helps You Sleep Cooler
A practical, fabric-first look at the bedding, duvet weight and bedroom temperature that actually help with night sweats in midlife.
How to Stop Hitting Snooze and Wake Up Refreshed in Midlife
Hitting snooze is a signal worth listening to, and here's what actually changes a groggy morning.
The Best Evening Wind-Down Bath Routine for Better Sleep in Midlife
The bath itself is only half the story: timing, temperature and what you do in the hour either side of it decide whether it actually helps you sleep.
How to Create a Calming Bedroom for Better Sleep in Midlife
A practical, expert-backed guide to turning your bedroom into a space that actually helps you sleep through midlife's lighter, easier-to-disturb nights.
How to Stop Scrolling at Night and Sleep Better in Midlife
A practical, no-guilt guide to putting the phone down at night, understanding why it disrupts your sleep, and what to do instead.