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On the flip side, the wrong one might leave you sore or tossing and turning all night.
Not sure how to find your perfect match?
In this article
What are the four most common mattress types?
Think: What position do you usually sleep in?
Do you run hot at night?
Get the details on the benefits that each pop in of mattress stands to offer.
Latex mattressesare made of a foam material that can be man-made or derived from rubber trees.
(Truly, has there ever been a couple with the same sleeping preferences and habits?)
Just know that latex beds are often expensive and can be super heavya.k.a.
Some of our favorite latex mattresses:
With innerspring mattresses, coils are the star of the show.
These beds have a springy core and, usually, a thin comfort layer on top.
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Dr. Dasgupta says these beds offer that cozy, sinking feeling and are fantastic for pressure relief.
These beds are known for their ability to isolate motion, preventing it from transferring across the surface.
Dr. Dasgupta calls hybrid beds a nice middle ground when it comes to mattress types.
Like beds made from latex, Dr. Dasgupta says a hybrid mattress can be both heavy and expensive.
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In spite of the scale, mattress firmness is largely subjective.
Thats because the way a bed feels will vary based on personal factors like sleeping position and body weight.
Theres no one-size-fits-all answer here, Dr. Dasgupta says of selecting mattress firmness.
Side sleepers usually like softer mattresses because they cushion your hips and shoulders.
A medium-firm mattress is often a safe bet if youre not sure.
Research backs him up there: Studies show thatmedium-firm mattresses are the bestfor many people.
For example, thePlank FirmandWinkBeds GravityLuxare two memory foam options we love, and they arent softies.
Support refers to the strength of your mattresss core and how well it holds up your body.
Good support is key to waking up without aches, Dr. Dasgupta says.
The most important thing to remember is to tailor your mattress to your bodys specific needs and comfort level.
Mattress temperature and materials directly relate, Dr. Kemp tells SELF.
Thanks to their bouncy coils, innerspring and hybrid mattresses both generally offer high responsiveness and ease of movement.
Latex mattresses also skew bouncy.
What are some of the main things to avoid in a mattress?
Even seemingly small things can have monumental effects, Dr. Kemp says.
Mattresses made with low-quality materials could lead to health issues.
Dr. Dasgupta explains that some mattresses could have chemicals that release fumes and mess with your breathing.
These volatile organic compounds have been found tolead to respiratory irritation or more serious issuesover time.
Fiberglass is sometimes used in mattresses because it is a flame retardant.
Research supports that a medium-firm option can work for many sleep styles.
Its much harder to make a soft mattress firmer, he says.
