How to Sleep Better

No need to break up. Hot sleepers can coexist with cold sleepers.

All of the sleep headphones we tested fell short in some way, but we still have three recommendations for different uses and budgets.

The ChiliPad promises to cool down even the sweatiest sleepers. We were skeptical, but our tester found it a surprising solution for a better night’s sleep.

A mouth guard can temporarily protect against teeth-grinding-related damage until you can see a professional who can treat the causes of bruxism.

Several studies have touted the ability of sleep and fitness trackers to detect COVID-19 and other illnesses. But there are caveats.

A new app offers sessions with a live sleep coach to help you hit the hay.

From warm body wraps to soothing herbal tea blends, these are the things that our staff uses to fall (and stay) asleep.

After much trial and error, the Lunya sleep mask became our slumber-obsessed staffer’s favorite mask.

Napping is not just for toddlers. Our staff star napper shares his advice on how to become a regular napper and avoid common pitfalls.

We give up. We’re all on screens before bed anyway, at least consider these shows from Calm and Headspace to help turn a bad habit into a slightly better one.

Cleaning your mattress helps keep mites, stains, and odors at bay. Here’s how to do it right.

Like any other bedding, pillows need a deep cleaning every now and then. We explain how to wash your pillows, no matter what kind you have.

For many families, the pandemic has thrown bedtime schedules out the window. We have expert advice on how to get kids back on track.

These are tough, tense times, and kids may have trouble falling asleep because of it. We have some real-world strategies for making bedtime less of a battle.

Can’t sleep? Try these expert-recommended anxiety reducers.

Changing your sleep position can change your life. Here’s how you can do it.

The best gear to thoughtfully outfit your guest bedroom and create a welcoming, cozy space for friends and family this holiday season.

Have trouble falling asleep? Listening to the comforting, soothing cadence of a British accent can be a surprisingly helpful way to make you drowsy.

If you share your bed with a pet, some simple strategies and durable gear can help protect against accidents and keep your space clean and comfortable.

Sometimes the fanciest remedies won’t work to combat anxiety-induced insomnia. But a $2 notebook helped this writer get back to sleep.

A personal essay about why, for some people, smart bulbs might work better than an alarm clock.

Bedtime shouldn’t be a fight. Instead of picking your battles, automate them—with one of these smart-lighting sleep solutions.

Sleeping with someone else can be a challenge. We asked our staff for their favorite sleeping solutions to keep a romance (and REM sleep) from suffering.

Silk pillowcases supposedly help reduce wrinkles and prevent acne, but their benefits might be overstated.

Many bedding manufacturers are trying to hustle you—don’t fall for it. Our bedding expert will tell you which claims are too good to be true.

One of the editors on the Wirecutter sleep team has tested dozens of mattresses, but she still misses her Japanese futon.

These are the items we recommend to help your guests feel comfortable in a small space.

Many sleep-promoting products don’t actually do much. Here are four expert-approved strategies for improving sleep quality.

Sometimes falling asleep isn’t the problem, it’s staying asleep. Here are six often-surprising strategies to lull you back to sleep mode.