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Welcome to our space for stories, insights, and conversations about sleep, travel, wellness, and the moments that matter. Whether you're seeking better rest, exploring how to sleep better on the go, discovering the beauty benefits of quality sleep, or finding inspiration in the real experiences of our community—you'll find it here. Read on to transform the way you think about comfort and self-care.

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How Back Sleeping Supports Skincare Absorption

on Nov 13 2025

We all invest time and effort into our nighttime skincare routines, layering on serums, moisturizers, and treatments to nourish our skin while we sleep. But what if your sleep position is undermining those efforts?

How Back Sleeping Helps Minimize Chest Lines

on Nov 13 2025

Did you know your sleep position might be quietly contributing to those stubborn chest lines? Décolleté wrinkles often form from skin creasing and compression during side or stomach sleeping, leading to permanent folds in this delicate area over time. The fix? Embrace back sleeping—it prevents creasing between the breasts, helping maintain smoother, firmer skin.

How Sleeping on Your Back Prevents Sleep Wrinkles

on Nov 13 2025

Did you know that your nightly sleep position could be secretly accelerating facial wrinkles? Sleep wrinkles form from repeated compression against your pillow when sleeping on your side or stomach, leading to permanent lines and sagging over time. The solution? Switch to back sleeping—it keeps your face free from pressure, promoting smoother, more youthful skin.

How to choose a quality memory foam pillow

on Jul 23 2024

Memory foam pillows are made from a type of advanced foam designed to contour to your head and neck. If you’re looking for more head and neck support from your pillow while you sleep or relax, you may want to consider memory foam. But with so many options to choose from, how do you choose a quality memory foam pillow?

8 tips to optimise sleep for shift work

on Jul 11 2024

From hospitality and travel to medicine and manufacturing, shift work is a reality for many of us, at least sometime during our careers. Working irregular hours, especially at night, can disrupt your body's natural circadian rhythm and wreak havoc on healthy sleep patterns. Here are some science-backed strategies to help shift workers improve sleep (and life) quality.

Memory foam pillows, the pros and cons

on Jun 17 2024

Memory foam pillows have become very popular in the last few years, as advancements in technology has improved quality and performance. Gained popularity in recent years due to their unique ability to conform to the shape of a person's head and neck, providing personalized support.

Can’t sleep? Try this simple exercise

on May 30 2024

Living with insomnia? Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a relaxation technique shown to help manage stress, lighten anxiety, enhance sleep quality, and even reduce some types of chronic pain. The method revolves around a simple yet potent practice of sequentially tensing and then releasing muscle groups.

How to stress less and sleep better

on Apr 19 2024

The relationship between stress and sleep is both simple and complex. Simple because it’s easy to see how an imbalance of the two can create a vicious cycle. And complex, because the hormones involved in both stress and sleep affect many other biological conditions and processes, including mood, cognition, and weight control.

Navigating a different sleep schedule to your partner

on Apr 18 2024

If you’ve visited us before, you’ll know we wholeheartedly believe in and know the power of sleep as fundamental to health, mood, and overall wellbeing. But what if your significant other has a completely different sleep schedule to you? While mismatched sleep schedules are challenging, we have a few suggestions to help both people get the rest they need to maintain a healthy relationship.

Are Hyoumankind pillows worth it?

on Apr 12 2024

Here at Hyoumankind, we’re incredibly proud of the pillows we make. We’re also thrilled to be able to contribute in our own small way to help people sleep better, live healthier, and recover from injury or illness.

When should you replace your pillow?

on Apr 05 2024

When was the last time you gave a serious thought to the age of your pillow? It might be something we take for granted, but our pillow plays a big role in our sleep quality, and overall wellbeing. In this article, we'll get into the science-backed reasons behind pillow replacement, considering both health and support. And then we’ll take a look at ways to extend the lifespan of different types of pillows.

A guide to Back Sleeping

on Feb 15 2024

It takes time to settle into new habits, especially with something as personal as sleep. We recommend slowly introducing back sleeping into your lifestyle. Start by introducing the pillow for just a short time each night and slowly build yourself up to longer periods.

Settle in for the long haul: 7 tips to help you sleep on planes

on Feb 15 2024

When it comes to travelling long haul, the thing that stresses many of us out the most, is trying to sleep on the plane. It can be a real challenge. So here at Hyoumankind, our team has put together the seven strategies we’ve found that make the most difference. Think of the tips below as a toolkit to help you drift off in the clouds. So you land feeling human, and ready to face your travel adventure.

Sleep efficiency: how to get quantity and quality

on Feb 13 2024

Are you sometimes wide awake wondering if the time you spend in bed can count towards your sleep time?

We compare latex VS memory foam pillows

on Nov 01 2023

Latex and memory foam pillows are two popular options for people who want a supportive, comfortable pillow. But although they share some of the same qualities, it’s a good idea to understand the key differences, next time you’re in the market for a new pillow.

How to get your partner to stop snoring

on Nov 01 2023

When your partner snores, it can be incredibly frustrating and draining for both of you. The snorer's poor-quality sleep and the constant sound of a motorcycle gang can be disruptive, leading to sleep deprivation for both partners kept awake throughout the night by the loud snoring.

What type of pillow is the best?

on Nov 01 2023

The best type of pillow for a good night's sleep is one that provides enough support, while also being comfortable and breathable. Pillows play an important role in supporting our neck, head, and spine, and can also affect our breathing. The ideal pillow should keep your spine in a neutral position, which means your head and neck align with your spine, regardless of sleeping position.

How to make a hotel room feel like home

on Nov 01 2023

Because we’ve all been so focused on home the last couple of years, hotel rooms can feel a bit anonymous, and ‘un-cosy’. So we wanted to share with you some ideas (you may not have put into practice before) to help you make your hotel room feel more homely. Getting to travel, and feel right at home? It’s the best of both worlds.

All snug inside: creating a cosy winter bedroom

on Nov 01 2023

We spend around a third of our lives in our bedrooms. And because we start and end every day there, we want them to be to be as snug and cosy in the winter as they’re airy and cool in the summer.

5 boxes your travel pillow should tick

on Nov 01 2023

Travellers don’t observe workday rules of 9-5, Monday-Friday, with public holidays off. Neither do airline cabin crews: working long shifts, weekends, and holidays, and spending several nights away from home at a time. So they are extremely discerning when it comes to selecting a travel pillow that meets their needs.