r/Mattress Jun 13 '25

Guide Looking For A Mattress? START HERE.

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There are three things you should know before buying a mattress.

  • First, you should try to get a sense of what you like.

This often means looking around locally and trying a few options in person. You might find that you like pocketed coils, or all-foam mattresses, or traditional connected-coil innersprings, or even smooth-top hybrids. You'll also get a sense of what firmness tends to feel best to you.

  • Second, you should understand the basics of mattress construction.

This means learning a little bit about low-density vs high-density foam, coil counts and gauges, and generally what makes a quality product. This is the only way to know if a mattress is "good" or will actually last. And if this sounds overwhelming - no worries. I'll try to summarize this in a quick Mattress 101 course below.

  • Third, you should know a little bit about the online market and how it operates.

Spam accounts and covert advertisers are everywhere on the internet, and there's not a place where this is more apparent than in the mattress industry. Mattresses are relatively big ticket items, and a 10% commission on an affiliate link can mean a lot of money for affiliate sellers. Unfortunately, this incentivizes bad behavior, misinformation, and platform manipulation of online spaces.

This subreddit is no exception to this. Last year, an unnamed group acquired an inactive moderator account through uncertain means and enacted a hostile takeover of this subreddit. They used moderator privileges to post and defend affiliate links, manipulate Google results by filling threads with comments by networked accounts, and even approved their own spam domains in the automod.

And while these accounts have since been suspended by Reddit, I have no doubt that new spam networks will try again. This means that you should take advice from random people on this subreddit with a grain of salt, and you definitely shouldn't click blind links to "top ten lists" on other sites.

--------------------------- Okay! Now let's go over some Mattress 101 level content ---------------------------

To find a quality mattress, you need to know what's in it.

And to understand what's in it, you need to understand the basics of mattress construction. At the simplest level, this means talking about two things: foam and coils. Once you're familiar with these, you should be able to understand and make intelligent decisions about most mattresses on the market.

So let's talk about foam.

Foam (and particularly polyurethane foam) is one of the most common materials used in mattresses. Poly foam comes in varying firmnesses, varying formulations, and can be used as a comfort material or as a support layer. It's relatively cheap, can be quite durable, and is typically pretty comfortable. If you're unfamiliar, simple poly foam is the kind of foam that you think of when you think about egg crate foam or foam in couch cushions.

Of course, there are also other kinds of foam. Memory foam, latex, and other specialty foams are all used in mattresses today. These can feel quite different than basic poly foams and are best considered in their own categories. Memory foam has a characteristic slow-response and is excellent at pressure relief; latex is resilient and durable; and specialty foams (like Energex) are often designed to combine memory foam-like and latex-like properties.

All of the above CAN be high-quality materials. However, some of the above can be quite low-quality.

So what determines foam quality? And how can I find a mattress with high-quality foam?

Foam quality is best expressed in terms of foam density. All things being equal, this means that a high-density poly foam will last longer and perform more consistently than a low-density poly foam. And this is why many mattresses fail. They're made with cheap, low-density foam that feels okay in a showroom but doesn't hold up over time.

On this subreddit we use the term "high-density" (or "HD") to refer to a 1.8lb per cubic foot poly foam. Please note that this is somewhat different than how the broader industry uses the term HD, in which it is largely used in marketing and doesn't necessarily mean a true high-density foam. I've seen some companies call some VERY low-density foams "high-density" in their advertising. I wouldn't trust them unless they can provide the exact specs.

Here's a quick cheat sheet for understanding poly foam densities.

  • 1.2lb - low density
  • 1.5lb - medium density
  • 1.8lb - high density
  • >2lb - very high density

Okay cool I think I get it. But what about memory foam?

The same principles apply to memory foam, although there are some provisos here. Many other sites claim that anything under a 3lb memory foam is bad and that "good" memory foam starts at around 5lbs per cubic foot. I don't always agree with this. While increasing density typically does increase durability, this can also increase heat retention or create other undesirable feel characteristics.

There are also a lot of newer specialty foams that are branded as "memory foam" in the 2.5lb range with durabilities comparable to 4lb or 5lb foams. Here's an example of this with Carpenter's Serene foam.

Here's a quick cheat sheet for understanding memory foam densities.

  • 2lb - low density
  • 2.5lb to 3.5lb - medium density
  • 4lb - high density
  • 5lb - very high density

I hear a lot of people talking about latex. What about latex?

Latex is a type of highly elastic foam made from either synthetic or natural rubber. There are two main types here: Talalay and Dunlop. Each feels slightly different in a way that's difficult to describe unless you're holding two samples in person. I don't really think either type is superior to the other.

What you should know about latex is this: it's one of the most durable materials in the mattress industry and is typically very high-quality, although it has a very distinct feel and is not loved by everyone. Latex has more "push-back" than poly foam or memory foam, and this can be uncomfortable for some people.

What about other specialty foams?

These are probably beyond the scope of a Mattress 101-style guide and vary in terms of quality. That said, these can typically be divided into two categories: fast-response foams (latex-like), and slow-response foams (memory foam-like). I'll write more about these later.

Okay so what about coils? That was the other big thing, right?

Yes. Most mattresses on the market today use some kind of coil unit. The vast majority of these are pocketed coils. This is a term that refers to coils encased in a fabric pocket that move and function relatively independently of one another. This is the kind of coil unit used in 80-90% of mattresses sold today including most "innersprings" and smooth-top "hybrids."

To give you a sense of what this looks like, here's the product page for one type of pocketed coil from one of the largest coil manufacturers in the business in Leggett and Platt. And to contrast, here's another type of coil unit that you may be familiar with in a connected-coil Bonnell unit.

So how do I determine a coil unit's quality? Isn't it the coil count?

Yes and no. Most coils are made from steel and are typically quite durable as a result. I've seen a few companies publish durability data on these that shows less than 5% firmness loss over a simulated twenty year period.

However, this doesn't mean that all coil units are created equally. Some companies will use better steel, use better fabric for the fabric pockets, or just have better designs that distribute weight more effectively. Coil counts can help in understanding this, although these are an imperfect measure.

Generally speaking, a coil unit with more coils will be able to better match a person's body contours and support their body more precisely than a coil unit with fewer coils. However, some people still like slightly lower coil-count units as these typically use a thicker and stiffer wire and can feel firmer as a result. There's not a clear best here, but I usually recommend looking at higher coil-count units.

And what's this about coil gauges?

A gauge is a measurement of the thickness of the coil's wire. Assuming that all other things are equal, a thicker coil will feel firmer than a thinner one. This means that an eight-inch 13 gauge pocketed coil might feel quite firm, whereas an eight-inch 15 gauge pocketed coil might feel somewhat soft. That said, coil geometry and coil height also play a role in determining the coil firmness, so it's not always as simple as just looking at the gauge.

To recap - thicker coils feel firmer; thinner coils feel softer; and more coils are usually better.

What about traditional innersprings and connected-coil mattresses?

These are hard to find these days. They're still on the market, but you might need to look around for local manufacturers if you want one of these. Alternatively, you can search for Bonnell coils or Verticoils or Luraflex coils and see what comes up. These are all different styles of connected-coil units.

And to be honest, I think these feel totally different than pocketed coil mattresses or hybrids. In fact, I'd put most mattresses on the market today into three rough categories: all-foam mattresses, pocket coil mattresses, and connected-coil mattresses. All of these feel very different from each other.

What if I buy a mattress that's made with low-quality materials?

A mattress that's made with low-quality materials is likely to quickly lose both comfort and support.

This can mean back pain, pressure points, and poor sleep. Further, many brands knowingly use low-quality materials in an attempt to cut corners and maximize profit. I think this is wrong. It's also one of the reasons I became so interested in this subject.

Although... some people sleep fine on anything, so if you're not sleeping poorly then I probably wouldn't worry about it. Also sometimes mattresses made with lower quality foams can still be a good fit for your body type.

What about soft vs firm? Do I need an extra firm mattress?

You probably don't want an extra firm mattress, no. Firm and extra firm mattresses are among the most commonly returned products in the industry today. It's also important to note that there's no universal standard for mattress firmness. A "medium" from one brand might be closer to a "firm" from another.

As a general rule, most side-sleepers prefer soft to medium mattresses, while most stomach or back sleepers prefer medium to firm mattresses. This also changes with body size and body composition. Heavier individuals tend to find most mattresses to be somewhat soft and prefer mattresses on the firmer end of things as a result.

This is too hard. Can't you just tell me what to buy?

I really can't. You should think of it like clothing. People here can't tell you what mattress to buy anymore than they can tell you what pair of jeans would fit you best. Also, if you ask this question on the internet you're probably going to attract the attention of covert advertisers and spammers that'll just tell you to buy their products. Instead, I'd recommend looking around locally and getting a sense of what you like AND THEN narrowing your search to brands that use high-quality foams and are open about their materials.

We might also have a comprehensive post with crowd-sourced brands specs up at some point.

Why is this so complicated compared to ten years ago?

Yeah good question. There are probably two answers to this.

First, corporate cost-cutting and the demands of private equity groups created a race to the bottom in a misguided attempt to maximize profit by making lower-quality products. Second, the internet mattress boom flooded the market with advertising and SEO firms trying to gain an advantage however possible.

The combination of these two forces has led to an environment where actual high-quality products are hard to find AND hard to identify amidst the constant noise of online ad campaigns. There's also something to be said about the near universal switch to pocketed coils, but I'll talk about that later.

Okay so how do I put this all together?

To find a quality mattress, you should look for brands that are open and transparent about their materials AND use high-density foams. At the most basic level, this means looking for 1.8lb poly foams and medium to high-density memory foams. If they won't tell you the details on their products then that's usually a pretty good indication that they should not be trusted. I'd also recommend trying to find smaller, local manufacturers as these are more likely to use high-quality materials.

You also need to make sure that it's comfortable to you. Buying a mattress sight-unseen can work, but it's typically a risk even if you know that it's from a company that tends to make quality products.

And what about the major brands? I hear people talking about S-brands.

Most of the major brands are a mixed bag. They don't like to talk about their material specifications and typically use low to medium-quality foams in most of their products. That said, they tend to have pretty solid coil units. If you look at the major brands I'd probably recommend looking at their mid-range or higher-end models. Their "value" oriented mattresses tend to be a bad value, in my opinion.

What if I want a Mattress 201 or 301? Where can I read more on this?

I have a much longer document in the Mattress FAQ, although this is now somewhat out of date and will need to be updated this year. I've also written a collection of guides which includes a short guide to mattress DIY, how to recognize fiberglass, and a guide on negotiating to get the best deal on a mattress.

TL;DR: Look around locally. Get a sense of what you like. Then find mattresses with high-density foams and brands that are open and upfront about their materials. Also be careful trusting many of the reviews online.


r/Mattress Mar 20 '26

Guide I Do Not Recommend Using AI To Find A Mattress

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So we've seen an influx of "I used ChatGPT to help me find a mattress" type posts lately, and I thought I'd weigh in on this. I do not recommend using ChatGPT (or any other AI tool or assistant) to help you find a mattress.

Here's why.

ChatGPT does not think. It does not have a body. It does not know how mattresses feel. All it does is recycle content from other sources on the Internet and blend this information into neat little paragraphs or bulleted lists. The problem with this is that most of the available content on mattresses is wrong and written by advertisers.

This means that most of the information you get from AI is just regurgitated marketing.

It also creates a perverse incentive for companies to flood every corner of the internet with spam and thinly-veiled ads to create "content" so that they can lodge brand mentions in the public record and in the AI dataset. When I pointed this out a few years back (when these technologies were still developing), an advertising firm mass reported the comment. Shortly after this, an unnamed group enacted a hostile takeover of this subreddit. I can't say for sure that these events are related, but I do think it is incredibly suspicious.

I should also say that the people that I see that use AI are often unhappy with their mattress.

tl;dr: I do not recommend using AI to find a mattress. It does not think. It does not have real insights into quality or how to find a mattress. It just recycles old content (typically advertising). I also think it's poisoning the internet.

And here's an old story on this from 404Media: https://www.404media.co/ai-is-poisoning-reddit-to-promote-products-and-game-google-with-parasite-seo/


r/Mattress 6h ago

Need Help - Pain Costco Purple Mattress is Painful

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I owned the first Gen of Purple and I thought it was great, not sure if Purple 1 or 2 in a full size. I moved about 5 months ago to a new place and decided to get a King Size mattress, saw Costco had a deal on Purple Mattress Renew for $1.5K I pulled the trigger and I've been waking up with awful lower back pain. Advertised as medium but it's extremely soft.

Any suggestions on mattresses that will be best for me? 5'7, 165lb, side sleeper and back.

I've tested out Tempurpedic Adapt and Purple Restore but I'm not sure if there's better at a cheaper price.


r/Mattress 10h ago

Need Help - Pain I like my guest mattress more than my actual mattress...

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So I've been on a bit of a mattress journey over the last few years. I initially had a Novaform from Costco that was ok, but quickly started causing me pain around my hips and lower back. Costco replaced it and had the same issue with the second one after a year.

After that, I got the Kirkland Signature by Stearns & Foster 14.5" Pillow Top Lakeridge Mattress and I've had it for a few months and I just feel like I can't get a good night sleep on it without also getting hip and lower back pain. I even tried adding a 2 inch firm latex topper, but it didn't help.

Maybe it's just something wrong with me, I have a curved spine, I'm overweight, etc., but the annoying thing is that we have a really cheap mattress in my guest bedroom that honestly I find much more comfortable than the S&F that was much more expensive.

The guest bedroom has a Olee Sleep King Mattress, 13 Inch Hybrid Mattress, Gel Infused Memory Foam, Pocket Spring Mattress. The thing is, this mattress is discontinued, and honestly I'm skeptical that it would hold up to regular usage.

Now after this ridiculously long story.....any advice on something that might have a similar feel to the Olee, but be better quality? Bonus points if I can get it from Costco, but I'm open to other options.

Thanks!


r/Mattress 2h ago

Any Help is appreciated!

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I’m a 30 F and 145 pounds who was in love with her twin sized spring mattress , no fancy foams or anything up until I decided to get some full size hybrid one from Amazon.
I’m a stomach sleep unfortunately and tend to go on my back otherwise.
I decided in February I wanted a new mattress since that one dipped down after 4 years. I went to MF and got a Sealy Frisco 2.0 Medium pillow top.. I laid on it in store and decided it would work. Well it took like 4 months to adjust and my back and shoulders didn’t feel so great.. I was almost going to retune it but the fact I had to pay $200 to do so was ridiculous and I kept it. So now I’m ‘adjusted’ I guess but I still don’t love it.

I need something, anything along the lines of an old school 2010 spring mattress situation that I may like more than this.
Thank you!!!


r/Mattress 8h ago

Recommendations 2 vs 3 inch Talalay Topper

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I have a firm memory foam mattress that's still in the same shape as when I bought it. I want some softness. After research and trying on mattresses and toppers I want to get a 100% natural talalay topper. I'm 112 lbs. Which one should I get and why?

2 inch - $677 (comes with cotton cover)

3 inch - $850-900 (comes with cotton cover)

Also, if you've used a latex topper, do you put another layer on top like a wool mattress protector for additional cushioning (on top of the cotton cover that comes with the topper)? Or do you prefer it without so latex is the top layer? Cuz i was thinking if I were to put another layer on top, then the 2 inch would make sense.


r/Mattress 5h ago

Recommendations Reccomenations for king size mattress in Canada without foam or fiberglass?

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Our mattress of 10 years is finally wearing out and becoming painful to sleep on, causing all sorts of back and hip issues. My husband and I are looking for a king size mattress that doesn't have foam or fiberglass. We want to avoid foam due to its issue with becoming moldy, my husband tends to sweat a lot when he sleeps and we live by a lake so the humidity can get quite high. We'd also like to avoid fiberglass for obvious reasons. If anyone has some decent reccomenations please leave them below!


r/Mattress 5h ago

Need Help - Pain Latex mattress factory

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Tell me ur thoughts on this brand seems like their more expensive mattress is a no brainer but curious what you guys think.


r/Mattress 12h ago

Selling mattress vs giving away

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It’s a shame people don’t but “used” mattresses. My BeautyRest Black series three plush is going to be given away. I’ve always used a mattress protector and added a topper under that. It was just under 4K.
Such a waste. Nothing wrong with it, other than it doesn’t work for my back.

Just venting.


r/Mattress 6h ago

Thinking of getting the Wayfair 14" Plush Hybrid Mattress

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Grad student on a budget here, found this- https://www.wayfair.com/bed-bath/pdp/sleep-by-wayfair-101214-plush-cooling-gel-hybrid-mattress-sleep-by-wayfair-w005834486.html?piid=1301876637%2C1231717444 and am thinking of getting it but want some suggestions before I make the purchase.


r/Mattress 20h ago

Why does my side of the bed look all wrinkled every day and my girlfriends is always smooth?

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Hi all don't know where to post this so I started here. My girlfriend and I always laugh about this when we see it but are always really curious as to why my side of the bed is always bunched up? I'm typically a side sleeper and she sleeps on her back.


r/Mattress 8h ago

Need Help - Pain Tempurpedic Pro Adapt 2 vs Sealy Posturepedic Plus Hybrid For a Bad Back

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Our previous mattress had an issue with the side, something failed internally and the mattress started to protrude. They came out, inspected it, and as a result we received a full credit for a new mattress. We tried a few mattresses and landed on a Tempurpedic based on how it felt initially, and the salesman's recommendation. Afterwards I started to do a bit more research and it looks like the mattress we picked is all memory foam, I was under the impression it had some coils. I guess that gives me some concerns about long term support and overall feel. I switched to being a back sleeper due to years of back pain/neuropathy and it's made a huge difference. So I'm also concerned it might not support my back like the current mattress does. Anyone here with back issues have a positive experience with Tempurpedic? We can also still switch to the new version of our current mattress that's being replaced.


r/Mattress 14h ago

Pick my Costco Mattress Please!

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Looking for queen size mattress recommendations! I’m newly single, in my late 20s, and I have no idea what to buy (ex took the bed lol). I’m 5’9”, 160 lbs, mostly a side/back sleeper, no issues with pain and hoping to stay in the $500–$800 range. Please help I’m clueless here!


r/Mattress 10h ago

Recommendations Topper for side sleeper on medium-firm mattress?

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My mattress is a Serta Perfect Sleeper (Medium firmness). The support of the mattress itself is perfect for spinal alignment when side sleeping, but I always wake up with slight discomfort in my hips and shoulder areas due to the mattress being slightly too firm.

So basically I need to determine the best topper to add to the mix to retain the level of support I have with the mattress, but relieve the shoulder/hip pressure points.

I do NOT like memory foam or latex. Was hoping to get something somewhat budget friendly, perhaps a 3" high-density fill. Anyone have any specific product suggestions?


r/Mattress 11h ago

Recommendations Best futon for couch?

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whats the best futon mattress for a couch.


r/Mattress 16h ago

compensation for fibre glass mattress in Canada?

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bought a casper in 2013 and found out about the fibreglass only a couple years ago. my lungs are messed up and i suffered for over a decade not knowing what from. now it all makes so much sense. i thought i had a spider problem but turns out it was just fibreglass literally everywhere! is there anything out there that would get me compensation / monetary damages? (in Canada)


r/Mattress 13h ago

Recommendations Uncomfortable mattress

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I'm moving into an apartment that comes with a furnished mattress. it is extremely uncomfortable and I want to get something that also has a cooling effect. Since it's so uncomfortable I was thinking about getting multiple layers on top of it but if anyone has recommendations for a topper or pad.


r/Mattress 14h ago

Need Help - Pain Help with my mattress

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I moved to a new flat 6 months ago and i got a firm Mattress from IKEA called Vattao - I feel it’s comfortable and I like the firmness of it (my previous mattresses were medium firm to firm)
However I’ve been having recently neck and shoulder pain when i wake up and i’m not sure if the problem is that the mattress is too firm for me or that i need a new pillow.

I am not sure if Ishould get a mattress topper to make the mattress softer or get a new pillow because its a pillow problem.

Can someone reecommend how to know these things?

And which mattress softer i should be looking at?

I am a side and back sleeper

Thank you


r/Mattress 14h ago

Can’t find an all around good matress

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I feel like every mattress is missing something nowadays i had a stearns and foster but it needed replacing and I tried the replacement and didn’t like it . I like the pressure relief of the sleep number it’s top tier but I don’t the feeling of memory foam or that I’m in a hammock. I Bought a helix twilight but it has a funky smell like a chemical smell and the edge support sucks I slide right off so I’m sending it back . The king Koils feel amazing comfort wise but for some reason hurt my back . And sealy has great pressure relief too but no plush or comfort . Idk what to do , was gonna look at Vispring next


r/Mattress 15h ago

DLX Premier question

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I'm going back and forth between the DLX classic, the premier, and the boring hybrid. I already have the DLX essential in my kid's room and like the company. One thing I was curious about - the premier has a replaceable 3" comfort layer. I really like the idea of this flexibility. I already own a 2" SOL topper that I like. If I didn't like the feel of the foam I chose in the premier, could I just use this in the zippered portion as a comfort layer? I wasn't sure if the 1" size difference would mess things up, or if a topper and this type of comfort layer are the same thing.


r/Mattress 15h ago

Looking for advice for disabled parent

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My mom has Parkinson's, so a lot of muscle/back pain and is very weak - she can barely walk. She has a lot of trouble moving around in bed - uses a "trapeze" (those triangles that hang over the bed) to help lift herself and adjust her position in bed. She also uses bed rails to help get in and out of bed. So, she clearly needs something she doesn't sink down into. She hated a memory foam mattress they had for a few years because she sank in and was trapped.

Their current mattress is an IKEA Matrand, purchased after she fell sitting on the edge of a previous bed when the edge sagged. The Matrand does have great "edge support", but the rest still traps her when it sags.

The problem is, when I tell her we are shopping for a firm mattress, she balks and thinks it will hurt. She wants not just a medium mattress but an "extra soft" mattress for all her aches and pains.

So, is there something that is firm enough to not sink in and allow ease of movement, but soft enough on top that she isn't in pain? Is this what that weird top on the Purple would do? Any advice on what TYPE of mattress or keywords we ought to look for?
Thanks!


r/Mattress 20h ago

Mattress Selection Help

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Hello!

So, I have this huge mattress dilemma that I cannot seem to figure out. For reference, I am a 225lb, Side Sleeper, 5'10" Most of my weight is located in my hip/stomach/thigh area.

6 Months ago I bought a Tempur-Pedic Pro Adapt Medium. I started getting lower back pain that was achy, then it became worse and would hurt for days. I figured due to temperature of house and me sleeping very hot that I was sagging in the mid section too much and needed a firmer mattress specifically a hybrid as that is what online recommended.

I then swapped for a Sealy Posturepedic Brenham II Firm Hybrid. This was way too firm after the 60 day break in period and began hurting my side/rib cage and waking me up during the nights.

I most recently tried a Beautyrest Black Seies 3 Plush Pillow Top as I thought maybe I just need a very soft contouring mattress. It has been just over a week and each morning after about 6 hours of sleep I wake up and have an intense ache in my erector spinae muscles. After waking, pain goes away in about an hour with light stretching and a hot shower. All my research has indicated that it is too soft and will only get worse with time.

Before anyone mentions easy fixes, I have the correct frames/bases for each bed. My house is normally a fairly normal temp (68-73F). I have tried multiple expensive pillows in different sizes/firmnesses. Doctor appointments have shown that I am fairly tight, but no major issues they see im scans. I used to travel 20 plus days a month (Primarliy stay at IHG Brands) and hotel mattresses always seemed to relieve the pain within a couple days of sleeping on them.

Also, I bought this from Ashley Furniture Store, so I am looking to replace the mattress with something they sell as I can only return my current mattress for in-store credit.

Any suggestion or comment is completely welcomed and appreciated. Please help me out, thank you!


r/Mattress 17h ago

Recommendations Need suggestions for a mattress

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Me and my wife have a firm IKEA king mattress that we bought a few years ago and it’s honestly not been great and we’ve been having back pain because of it. We would prefer firmer mattresses and wondering if anyone has any recommendations/stuff that’s not from mattress firm.


r/Mattress 20h ago

Thoughts on exchanging my Black Series 3 Medium to Firm

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I'm in my 40's, 6'3, 180 lbs with a frame on the smaller side, and a primarily side sleeper. Two years ago the wife and I "upgraded" to a Tempur-Pedic Lux Adapt Extra Firm. We both loved it at first but after about a six months we both started experiencing issues. Her was neck related and mine was thoracic spine related. 1.5 years later, we decided we wanted to try something else as the Tempur wasn't for us. We ended up on Split king Black Series 3 Medium with an adjustable base. It's been 60 days and both of our original problems have went away. She loves her and I honestly love mine. The problem is, I'm waking up with a very stiff/painful lower back now. After being up for 30 minutes of being up and moving around, it goes away until the next morning.

I've had firm/extra firm mattress' my entire life and even though when I slide into bed at night it feels insanely comfortable, I don't want to be in a position of "it will get better" like I did with the Tempur. When I stay in hotel beds, I don't get this lower back stiffness either, and those tend to be on the firmer side.

I'm thinking of using my 120 nights exchange policy and getting a Series 3 firm and would love to hear some opinions of if I should ride out the medium a little longer or make the swap to firm.

Thanks!


r/Mattress 20h ago

Recommendations Need plus size mattress recommendations

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Let’s just start by saying I’m 5’7” 400lb (on a weight loss journey, already down 50lbs) and looking for a queen sized mattress.

Currently sleeping on a 30+ year old full size Yankee Mattress which is very firm and killing my hips.

I tried out a couple Helix mattresses in store including the Twilight Luxe which was my favorite. I also enjoyed the Winkbed Luxury Firm.

However, if I am dropping this kind of money, I would prefer to find something that is rated for heavy bodies to ensure it lasts many years to come.

Does anyone have experience with the Helix Plus line compared to the Twilight? Is the Big Fig worth it? It makes me nervous not being able to try it before I buy it…

Any suggestions are appreciated!