Warranty: 10-year limited warranty 10. Birch by Helix Luxe Natural Mattress Why It’s Worth It: Helix’s sister brand, Birch by Helix, manufactures mattresses that are tested by industry-independent organizations that ensure they’re the least harmful on the environment as possible. are the least harmful on the environment as possible. Made of sustainably-sourced organic birch wool […]
One of the core pillars of health and wellness is a good night’s sleep. The right products will help you perfect your presleep routine so you can easily wind down, snuggle up, and get some actual rest. The SELF staff takes bedtime pretty seriously, so we decided to round up all the tried-and-true products our team can’t […]
If your current bed is creaky rather than cozy, or stiff instead of snuggly, might we suggest swapping in a comfy new memory foam mattress? Known and loved for their pressure-relieving, contouring materials, memory foam mattresses are often a great option for people who wake up feeling achy or sore—or anyone who wants their bed […]
We hear it time and time again: If you want to sleep well, you gotta ditch the screens before bedtime. All that late-night scrolling and streaming, according to research and sleep experts, keeps your brain alert and stimulated, which can delay when you fall asleep and prevent you from getting quality rest. The light that […]
Down Alternative: This fill is typically made with synthetic materials like microfiber polyester, or fibers like lyocell, wool, or luxe silk. Sweaty sleeper? Lyocell and wool might be your ideal fill, as they have moisture-wicking properties. Down alternative fills are generally easier to care for than down fills (nearly all are machine washable), and more lightweight, […]
Getting a good night’s sleep is already a challenge sometimes, but if streetlights stream into your bedroom at odd hours or the sun wakes you up at the crack of dawn, it can start to feel impossible. Enter blackout curtains, which can make your bedroom so dark and cozy that you might want to add them […]
Maybe you’re having some general aches and pains. Maybe your new workout regimen is leaving you sore AF. Or maybe you just desire that warm-to-your-core feeling that no blanket can offer. Whatever’s making you uncomfortable, a heating pad might be just the thing to help you find some much-needed physical—and maybe emotional—relief. Regardless of the […]
If you’re a side sleeper like I am, you may find that your hips and shoulders sink or rise out of spinal alignment on mattresses that are either too soft or too firm—which is why a medium firm or medium soft mattress could be a win. That’s precisely what I found the Casper Element Pro […]
When it comes to sleep, I subscribe to the “listen to your body” mindset. I’m a freelance writer, meaning I can go to bed whenever I want and wake up either on my own or whenever my emergency alarm finally jolts me awake (assuming I remembered to set one). There’s little consistency, and I feel […]
There’s no shortage of soothing sleep habits, and you’ve probably already tried them: Taking a warm shower, turning on some white noise, and keeping your phone out of bed can all help you snooze a little better, for example. There’s also plenty of chatter about “sleep-promoting” foods (think Thanksgiving turkey), but the science behind this […]
We’ve reached the nadir of winter—that point where days blur together—but we’re here to remind you that the best Presidents’ Day mattress sales 2023 are rolling out soon. Chances are you’re spending a hell of a lot of time in bed watching movies, dialing into meetings, or dreaming of beaches. Considering how intimately acquainted you […]
My husband, Cameron, and I bought our old mattress back in 2018 when we were moving into our current apartment. We were getting married in roughly six months, so we chose a budget-friendly full-size mattress. Four years later and we were pretty tired of it, so when I got the chance to review the Tuft […]
If this week already feels like a major struggle, you can probably blame the time change. Even though most of us seem to hate it, we still have to deal with daylight saving time—but hopefully only for a bit longer. The Senate recently voted to do away with the biannual time shifts, but the bill, […]
In our Sleeping With… series, we ask people from different career paths, backgrounds, and stages of life how they make sleep magic happen. One year after winning all-around gymnastics gold at the 2020 Olympics, 19-year-old Suni Lee is settling in to competition on a different stage: Auburn University. The college sophomore is getting ready for […]
Even if you’re bummed about summer winding down, at least you can look forward to the season ending with a long holiday weekend—and Labor Day bedding deals to go along with it. From big-ticket Labor Day mattress sales to discounted sheet sets, pillows, and mattress toppers, this Labor Day Weekend is already shaping up to […]