By DJ & James, Sleeping Dove Founders
Do you wake up in the middle of the night feeling too hot, right in the middle of your body? Does it happen even when you’re sleeping alone, and get worse when sharing the bed with someone else? You might not be able to pin it on a specific life stage or medical condition. You just sweat. Right there. In the core.
Why is this happening?
The Midsection Heat Trap
There’s a reason your torso often feels like the hottest part of your body at night. Your midsection, which is the torso, abdomen, and lower back, is home to most of your major organs and a dense network of blood vessels. That area does a lot of thermal work while you sleep. During the night, your body’s temperature fluctuates as part of its natural circadian rhythm. But for many people, especially women, those under stress, or anyone with hormonal shifts, excess heat builds around the core, often leading to restlessness or full wake-ups.
Some helpful findings:
-
Your core regulates much of your body’s thermal output, and when that area gets too insulated, your body struggles to maintain balance
(Sources: Harvard Health, National Sleep Foundation) -
The body has what's known as a “thermoneutral zone,” a range where it can rest comfortably. If your bedding traps too much heat around your core, it pushes you out of that zone, disrupting deep sleep
(Source: PubMed, Sleep Medicine Reviews
Why Targeted Cooling Helps
A drop in core temperature is one of the body’s natural signals that it’s time to sleep. Cooling down, especially at the midsection, helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. But most bedding is all-or-nothing. You’re either overheating or kicking everything off and waking up cold.
That’s why Sleeping Dove was designed with midsection “windows.” These soft flaps open to reveal a lightweight cotton layer underneath, instantly reducing warmth in that area without leaving you exposed. No fans, no buzzing, no EMFs. Just a natural way to cool off where your body needs it most.
Who Needs Midsection Cooling?
Midsection overheating is common, even if you’re not aware it’s happening. But some groups are especially affected:
-
Women in perimenopause or menopause (up to 80% experience night sweats, per ACOG)
-
Pregnant people with hormonal surges and sensitivity
-
Stressed individuals (cortisol increases body temperature)
-
People with high basal metabolic rates or those who run warm at night
-
And yes, even healthy sleepers benefit from a cooler core
It’s Not Just About Comfort
Cooling your midsection isn’t just about avoiding sweat. It’s about working with your body’s natural rhythm. It’s about deeper, uninterrupted rest. It’s about feeling better in the morning because your blanket didn’t fight against you all night. Sleeping Dove gives you control. Without cords, noise, or compromise. Give it a chance. Try the comforter that cools the right way, right where you need it.