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What if, say, you prefer to sink into a doughy bed while your bedmate likes more support?
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For example, a cooling mattress can combat your collective body heat.
Last but not least: Doing your homework can help make mattress shopping easier.
So we gathered insights from medical experts to compile a buyers guide for finding the best mattresses for couples.
A tester evaluates a mattress for motion isolation using the “water test.”
We then asked our experienced testers to identify the top options that money can buy.
Each costs an additional $187.
Who its for:Helix designed the mattress for back andstomach sleepers.
It has a layer of coils sandwiched between layers of foam to promote proper spinal alignment .
One of our testers says her back and hips felt perfectly supported while lying face up.
The DreamCloud Hybrid is made even cooler by its gel-infused memory foam.
The DreamCloud Hybrid checks both boxes, and our testers recommend it for back sleepers.
If youre sensitive to the slightest movements from your partner, that motion transfer might be an issue.
Side sleepers also may benefit from more of a memory foam model, which will have more cushioning.
The Nectar Memory Foam mattresss soft, squishy feel won over multiple testers.
The Nectar only went up 5 degrees Fahrenheit, which we classify as a good result.
I wish I had this mattress at home, she says.
bouncecan make thebed easier to have sex on.)
If you or your partner are side sleepers, you may want to snag the plush soft firmness.
But our testers say this rebound doesnt come at the expense of solid motion isolation.
Remember that softer mattresses tend to be less responsive than their firmer counterparts.
(Consider the bounciness of a taut trampoline compared to a foam pit).
Depending on your sleeping position and body size, a different firmness model might suit you best.
I don’t think I’ve ever felt such a cooling mattress.
Because of these customizations, we believe itll suit people with many different preferences and favorite sleeping positions.
That said, even the firm model may not offer enough support for larger people.
After buying this model, another tester said she no longer needed to crank up her A/C every night.
The Nolah Evolutions strong edge support makes that scenario less likely.
love the comforting hug of a softer mattress, the Puffy Lux Hybrid wont disappoint.
It’s great for side sleepers looking to avoid shoulder pain.
It also bears mentioning that heavier-weight sleepers probably wont find this mattress supportive enough, according to our testers.
you should probably review your individual sleep needs and preferences before you roll mattress shopping, says Dr. Devaud.
Below are some of the factors to consider when youre working out your priorities.
A tester evaluates a mattress for motion isolation using the water test.
A tester lying on a Nolah mattress to test its firmness.
When a mattress is good at isolating motion, youre less likely to notice your partners movements.
A tester lying on a Helix mattress to test its firmness.
Mattresses can be soft and squishy, more taut with little give, or somewhere between.
Here are answers to some of the top questions about mattress shopping for a shared bed.
Ultimately, the best mattress for a given couple will depend on their needs and preferences.
TheWinkBedand theBear Elite Hybridscored highly in these areas.
Twin-size mattresses are best avoided, as theyre designed to fit one person.
Motion isolation is important for couples, particularly if one or both sleepers are woken up easily.
According to Dr. Hildebrandt, firmness can be the most divisive mattress feature for partners.
The biggest difference I hear from my patients is that they have different firmness preferences, she says.
If they are a back or stomach sleeper, a firmer mattress might be preferred.
If they sleep on their side, a softer mattress would be indicated.
The choice is simple if you both prefer soft mattresses or firm mattresses.
Memory foam tends to have superior motion isolation, which can be a godsend when sharing a bed.
Speaking of…. Responsiveness and cooling properties should take precedence if youre seeking the best mattress for sex.
A tester evaluates a mattress for motion isolation using the “water test.”
(Basically, you want to be able to easily change positions mid-romp without overheating.)
With that, our top pick is theWinkBed.
Mattresses in split king sizes allow you to choose a different firmness on each side.
A tester lying on a Nolah mattress to test its firmness.
We love theSaatva ClassicandBrooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid.
One tester uses a thermal heat gun to measure how much a bed heats up as another tester lies on it.
A tester cycles through sleep positions to evaluate mattress responsiveness.
A tester evaluates a mattress for motion isolation using the “water test.”
A tester lying on a Helix mattress to test its firmness.
