My Favorite Stress-Relief Tool Is Finally On Sale — And It's Worth Every Freaking Penny

The cult-favorite weighted Thera hoodie is designed to help soothe anxiety and stress.

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If you’ve ever wished you could wear your weighted blanket wherever you go (à la the ThunderShirt ), you’re in luck: This cult-favorite weighted hoodie from Thera is designed for exactly that purpose. Not only is it back in stock after being sold out for months, it’s also on sale for only $89 , which is 35% off the usual price . And yes, it’s worth the hype — so much so that multiple reviewers are calling it the best purchase they’ve ever made and “110% worth every penny.”

The weighted Thera hoodie is designed to look like a regular jacket, so it can be easily worn at work or while out and about.

Rarely, in my opinion, does one find a product as thoughtfully designed as the weighted Thera hoodie. Each jacket has thousands of micro-glass beads sewn into each of its panels to deliver an even 10-pound weight distribution throughout the hoodie. The shoulder area also contains beads for added soothing relief, and the hood is weighted too.

The result is soothing sensory bliss that feels like you’re wearing your favorite weighted blanket, only it can go anywhere with you. Plus, the hoodie is so well-made that it looks more or less like a regular jacket, so it won’t raise eyebrows while you wear it. This could make a huge difference when it comes to stressful airport trips, crowded outings (I recently took mine to the DMV) or just a hard day at home or the office.

Yes, otherwise, it’s pricey, and I held off on buying mine for a while for just this reason. Recently, however, my friend started raving to me about their new weighted hoodie, which they’d barely taken off since buying it. To my delight, it was the Thera hoodie .

When I tried my friend’s hoodie on, my skepticism didn’t last long. The jacket’s deep pressure melted away my tension and soothed my nerves surprisingly quickly, and it felt like I was wearing a secure, cozy cocoon. It turns out this cocoon-like feeling is exactly the intended effect: Thera designed the hoodie to feel like a calming hug, thus reducing cortisol , calming the nervous system and boosting oxytocin and serotonin like hugs do. (The jacket is also supposed to help support deeper and more restful sleep.)

I ordered a hoodie of my own shortly after, and I’m glad to have it in my stress relief arsenal, especially during workdays and amid day-to-day stressors.

The weighted Thera hoodie features thousands of glass micro-beads that are sewn into each panel of the jacket to evenly distribute its 10-pound weight.

It’s available in a plush minky version or in a fleece cotton-polyester blend (both options have a fleece inner shell); I own the fleece and find it soft and cozy. It comes in multiple colors, including neutrals like black, navy and gray and brighter options like green, pink and baby blue. It’s available in sizes S-XXL. Thera also offers a weighted robe style in case robes are your loungewear of choice. Plus, as if we needed another reason to adore this hoodie, it’s easily machine washable.

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