Shhlumber exists to help you understand why you cannot sleep, and to give you calm, practical things to try.

Poor sleep is rarely down to a single cause. Light, noise, temperature, stress, what we eat and drink, and how we breathe at night can all play a part. Our guides explain these in plain English, and our Sleep Quiz helps you spot the likeliest culprits.

How we approach sleep

• Education first. We start with habits and your bedroom, and only then look at products that might make those changes easier.
• Honest about the evidence. We try to say when the evidence is strong, limited or mixed, and we never claim that a product cures or treats insomnia or any medical condition.
• Gentle, never fearful. Being tired is hard enough. We will not use scare tactics or pressure you to buy anything.
• Open about links. If we ever earn a commission from a link, we will say so clearly where you can see it.

A note on medical advice

What you read here is general information and is not a substitute for advice from a doctor or other qualified health professional. If sleep problems are affecting your health or daily life, please speak to your GP.

Get in touch

Questions or feedback? Visit our Contact page, or start with the Sleep Quiz.