Sleep
Hot Bath Sleep Prep
Hot bath sleep prep uses a warm soak 60–90 minutes before bed so body temperature can drop afterward, supporting sleep onset for many people.
Hot bath sleep prep times a warm soak 60–90 minutes before bed so core temperature can fall afterward—supporting melatonin timing in some studies. Keep water comfortable, not scalding; limit to 10–20 minutes.
Pair with dim lights and screen curfew.
Common questions
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How long before bed should a hot bath be?
Research often uses 1–2 hours before lights-out so the post-bath drop in core temp aligns with sleepiness. Adjust if you feel too wired immediately after.
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