Study Results

Overview

A total of 30 women took part in this inHouse Study. Participants were experiencing a range of hormonal stages and conditions, including perimenopause, menopause, pregnancy, irregular cycles, and conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis.

The aim was simple:
To understand whether improving the sleep environment could enhance sleep quality, temperature regulation, and overall wellbeing.

What Women Reported at the Start

Before the study began 96% of participants reported that sleep disruption it negatively impacted their wellbeing.

Common experiences included:

• Anxiety or racing thoughts
• Restlessness
• Night sweats or hot flushes
• Difficulty falling asleep
• Waking during the night or too early

Many also reported broader impacts on:

• Energy and motivation
• Mood and emotional balance
• Productivity and focus
• Concentration and brain fog
• Relationships and libido

Only 30% were satisfied with their current bedding, while 87% believed bedding plays a role in sleep quality.

What Changed After Using the Duvet

Comfort & Sleep Experience

• 90% rated the duvet as comfortable or very comfortable
• 82% felt more relaxed or prepared for sleep
• Many described a consistent sense of comfort and support at night

Temperature Regulation & Night Disruption

• 85% noticed improved temperature regulation
• 76% reported better temperature control overall
• 70% experienced less night-time disruption or reduced bedding adjustments

Rest & Morning Experience

• 81% felt more rested in the morning
• Improvements were seen even where hormonal sleep disruptions remained

Overall Wellbeing

• 85% reported improved overall wellbeing
• Participants noted improvements in:
  • Mood
  • Energy and motivation
  • Concentration and brain fog
  • Productivity
  • Confidence and self-esteem
  • Relationships and intimacy
• 90% said making a proactive change to their sleep environment had a positive impact on how they felt

Key Takeaways

This in-house study suggests that using Soak & Sleep’s New Zealand Mitchell Wool Duvet may support women in:

✔ Creating a more comfortable and supportive sleep environment
✔ Improving temperature regulation during the night
✔ Reducing night-time disturbances
✔ Supporting relaxation and bedtime readiness
✔ Enhancing morning rest and overall wellbeing

Importantly, the findings highlight that while hormonal changes can continue to impact sleep, optimising the sleep environment can meaningfully improve how women experience rest and recovery.

THOH inHouse Studies Verified:
Validated by women experiencing hormonal change for supporting sleep quality and temperacture regulation.