With so many options, how can you know what the most comfortable mattress is? This is the most frequent question I get as a mattress guru. However, instead of asking what the most comfortable mattress is, people should be asking “What is the most comfortable mattress based on my sleeping position?”
One myth is that a firm mattress is the most supportive mattress. The goal of a supportive mattress is that it keeps your spine aligned. If you sleep on your side, your shoulder and hip should sink into your mattress a bit, which keeps your spine aligned. A very firm mattress will not allow your shoulder and hip to sink in and it will result in your spine being curved while you sleep. If you sleep on your back or stomach, a medium to firm mattress will keep your spine aligned more effectively.
Because of this, I love mattress companies that allow you to purchase a mattress at any firmness you would like instead of offering a “one-size-fits-all” approach.
There are some mattresses that are universally-loved and highly-reviewed. We have curated a list of the most comfortable mattresses based on reviews and our own experiences sleeping on them.
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