“Top-notch processes and ingredients lead to top-notch products.”

CO2 extraction is the cleanest way to extract cannabinoids from cannabis flower, and it does so without using chemicals and solvents. The result captures the full spectrum of health benefits from cannabis the body is then able to utilize through the entourage effect. On top of that, all of Winged Wellness’ products are made in the USA, third-party tested, and US Hemp Authority Certified.

Way to go, Winged! Companies don’t always hold themselves to these high standards, and I know you all can’t see me, but I’m over here clapping my hands. Top-notch processes and ingredients lead to top-notch products, and I am here for it.

Okay, but seriously, let’s get to what IS in them. First and foremost, and what we’re all here for, is the premium hemp extract. The CBD extract that Winged Wellness uses is full-spectrum, and this is great news for our ECS (endocannabinoid system) because that means it will get the full nourishment of hemp’s medicinal benefits.

But the cannabis found in these confections isn’t the only sleep-centered part that makes them damn near perfect. We have more straightforward ingredients like the time-honored melatonin, but we also have additions like evening primrose oil, which if I'm being honest, is something worth getting excited about. For many people, evening primrose is a beloved superstar when it comes to hormone, skin, and heart health, and is believed to help women (and also men) with inflammation, bloat, blood pressure, and pain relief.

There’s also a curated cocktail of three amino acids, 5-HTP, GABA, and l-theanine, that convert serotonin in the body to support the production of sleep-enhancing neurotransmitters, which work in your brain to produce a calming effect and promote relaxation to ensure a good night’s sleep. L-theanine also specifically helps those who consume heavy amounts of caffeine relax, which I was all for, though all three support alpha brain waves during REM sleep.

And while that’s the science behind these sleep aids, you may be wondering, will it be satisfying—both in the intake and effects? Well to the first point, popping one of these in my mouth immediately put my worries to bed (pun intended). It offered a perfect sweet-and-sour combination that almost embodied my lifelong relationship with sleep. Although there are 3g of sugar per gummy,  I didn’t let it cloud my judgment because of all the other great ingredients.

In fact, I decided to embrace the sweetness of this incredible edible because it’s not uncommon for me to want to eat just one more thing before I go to bed. Having a sweet little treat to look forward to and savor is much more healthy than breaking into a bag of chips or having a late-night cookie. This Sleepy gummy is flavored naturally using cane sugar, tapioca syrup, natural flavors, pectin, citric acid, and olive oil. But what does that actually end up tasting like?

To me, it tasted a little like tart cherry, and not an overly sweet one at that. But there are a few granules of sugar on the outside, making the experience you’re left with far from overly sour. It is similar to one of those healthy Fruit Roll-Ups at a bougie grocery store. But since everyone’s taste buds are a little bit different, I encourage you to try it for yourself and see what you think. And while  taste and texture are always a personal preference, what isn’t is whether or not this puts you down. This gummy is a straight up sleep bomb.

“I felt grateful for my house, my bed, and my little gummy assistant.”

As I creep away from my younger self, I’ve got a suspicion there’s got to be a better way to rest. One that doesn’t involve passing out in front of the tv with all of my makeup on. From the moment I placed this 10mg CBD gummy in my mouth, the clock started counting down. I was in the middle of an episode of The X-Files when I started getting verrrrrry sleepy. My own eyelids began to cloud my vision. Because of my Sleepy Gummy, I knew the moment the wave of being tired started to set in, and I was ready. And I was ready to let the world know.

“I have to get ready for bed!” I abruptly reported to my boyfriend out of nowhere.

“Okay baby.” He said.

And as I got ready for bed, I soon realized that it felt like such a beautiful process, and all was right in the world. Like, it was bedtime. MY bedtime. My CHOSEN bedtime. And I was getting ready for bed like a damn queen. I love getting ready for bed when I’m a little high. I have all the permission I need to be extra and pamper myself. It feels so nice to floss my teeth extra well and wash my face gently, to really take the time for myself and feel grateful for all that I have. My house, my bed, and my little gummy assistant. Then I went to bed and set my audiobook to play for 10 minutes, but honestly, when my head hit the pillow I was OUT. Sorry, Dune, you are no match for Winged Women’s Wellness.

One of my favorite feelings as a child was falling asleep in the living room while watching tv and feeling my mom carry me to bed and tuck me in. Now that I’m an adult, this is impossible. I have to be my own mommy and carry myself to bed at the first signs of feeling tired, otherwise, no one else is going to. But these gummies have helped me realize and recognize those first signs of slumber, and taking note before I take myself to bed has become easier and easier.

Winged Wellness’ Sleepy CBD Gummies have simply become the nudge I need at night to help me get ready for sleep, and stay asleep. They’ve truly helped me level up my slumber game, and I have zero doubt they can help you too.