Rain sounds for sleep, explained
Six short, honest guides: what rain does for sleep, how to use it, and how to choose. The research is thin and we say so.
Rain sounds for sleep
Why steady rain helps many people fall asleep, which rain to pick, and how to use it so it helps rather than annoys. No hype: the research is thin, and we say so.
Read the guideHow to fall asleep to rain sounds
A simple routine you can set up in two minutes, and what to do when your mind will not switch off.
Read the guideHow loud should rain sounds be for sleeping?
Quieter than you think. Here is a rule of thumb that works, and what to do about it.
Read the guideRain on a window, roof, leaves or in a storm: which one for sleep?
Rain is not one sound. The surface it hits changes how it feels, and which one suits you depends on what keeps you awake.
Read the guideShould you play rain sounds all night or use a timer?
It depends on what is keeping you awake: falling asleep, or staying asleep.
Read the guideRain with or without thunder for sleeping?
Some people sleep best to a storm, others are startled awake by it. Here is how to choose.
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