the
SLEEP
issue
It’s the most natural thing in the world—and the most elusive. No matter how great our shut-eye is, we’re always looking for ways to feel even more well-rested. That’s why we’re devoting our entire spring issue to the topic, from a deep dive into how sleep-care became the new self-care to practical ways you can wake up feeling refreshed. So get cozy, start scrolling—and prepare for your best sleep ever. (We can dream, right?)
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Boomers, Zoomers and Why We’re All So Damn Tired All the Time
Whether we’re chasing it or outrunning it, it sure seems like the crux of all our problems is sleep (or lack thereof). Here, the State of the (Sleepy) Union and a look into how we got here.
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I’m 480 Months Old and Tried Sleep-Training Myself
It works for kids; why not give it a shot?
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I Finally Know What It Means to Sleep Through the Night, Thanks to This Fan-Favorite Mattress
From a “bad sleeper” to sleeping like a baby.
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What to Do When You Can’t Sleep, According to Experts and Studies
You'll want to try 4-7-8 breathing tonight.
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Welcome to the Adult Bedtime Story Era: Let Matthew McConaughey Tuck You In
AKA how soothing stories became big business.
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The Formula for the Perfect Bed, No Matter How You Sleep
Uncover the bedding combo that works for you.
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How to Sleep Better During Menopause (Because Why Is It So Difficult?)
As if hot flashes weren't enough.
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Celeb Secrets for
Great Sleep
Millie
Bobbie Brown
“I have a superstition: I tell everyone I love them before I go to bed.”
Courteney
Cox
“When it’s time to go to bed, one of the things I can tell you not to do: looking at Instagram!”
Ashley
Green
“Take the nap. Even if it’s 30 minutes, take the nap.”
How’s Your Sleep Hygiene?
The best way to know you’re getting quality sleep is by doing an audit of your sleep hygiene, and in 2023, we're resolving to improve our sleep-care. Haven't you heard? It's the new self-care.
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True Life: I Had a Sleep Paralysis Demon
Is the boogeyman real?
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How to Sleep While Pregnant: 13 Tips for a Good Night’s Slumber
Beyond "use a body pillow!"
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Courteney Cox, Tan France & Other Celebs Share Their Bedtime Routines
Stars, they're insomniacs just like us!
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The
Best Sleep Ever
Awards
We’ve tested hundreds of linens, pillows and sleep gadgets in PureWow’s 13-year history, from the tried-and-true to the TikTok-famous. So, what do we turn to—and genuinely recommend—for a better night’s sleep? Behold, the 12 secret buys for your best sleep ever. Promise.
most luxurious sheets
CARILOHA RESORT BAMBOO BED SHEETS
Breathable, eco-friendly sheets shouldn't feel this soft. But thank heaven they do.
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best mattress
Serta iComfortECO
The brand’s newest mattress is easier on the Earth and made with select sustainable materials.
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best tech
OURA RING
Sleep tracking, but make it chic (and discreet).
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best tension-reliever
MEGRHYTHM STEAM EYE MASKS
Each mask gently releases warm steam, soothing achy eyes like no other.
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best white noise machine
MARPAC YOGASLEEP DOHM CONNECT
Soothing pink noise + fuss-free app = editor fave for 5+ years
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best hack for side sleepers
PHARMEDOC TODDLER PILLOW
Adults, sleep with this under your waist; wake up without back pain.
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best sleep aid
OLLY MELATONIN GUMMIES
Melatonin can be hit or miss, but our eds swear by these tasty blackberry gummies.
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best for couples
NOLAH MATTRESS TOPPER
At odds over firmness levels? This topper will save your relationship.
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best pillow
COOP THE ORIGINAL PILLOW
We've ditched all other pillows for this blend of medium firm memory-foam-and-microfiber magic.
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best sleep mask
GOOD SIDE SILK SLEEP MASK
We’ve tried dozens of sleep masks, but this one stands out for its fit and how well it blacks out light.
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best before-bed ritual
YOGI SOOTHING CARAMEL BEDTIME TEA
Chamomile can be mildly sedative, helping you unwind. This tastes like a true treat.
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best pillowcase
QUINCE SILK PILLOWCASE
We love how silk pillowcases leave our hair frizz-free. Quince’s design is ultra-smooth and affordable.
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PureWow editors review sleep products year-round, each nominating the top two to three items they’ve ever tested. After surveying the editors’ selections and cross-referencing them with similar products on the market—and their reviews across the board—we culled the list to our top 12 picks. These had to be items that delivered on quality, value and effectiveness.