My first impression lying on an extra firm bed was that it was like trying to drift off on the floor. After a few weeks of testing I'm not entirely ready to reverse this opinion, but something mor ...

McKenzie, a Certified Sleep Science Coach and proclaimed mattress expert, has been writing sleep content in the wellness space for over four years. After earning her certification from the Spencer ...

However, the best mattresses for heavy couples are specifically designed to hold up to 500 pounds per sleeper. Our top pick, the Helix Plus, meets the mark with its medium-firm feel, moderate ...

If a standard firm mattress is still a little too soft, Sleeping Duck offers an Extra Firm option. But rather than reordering a new mattress, you can just order custom made Precision Foam Pads and ...

Quick summary The Saatva Classic is the best mattress we've tested so far. It's our top firm mattress recommendation for most sleepers due to its blend of effective pressure relief, superb levels ...

With 5+ years of mattress testing experience, we use our different sleeping position and body type perspectives to offer well-rounded, honest reviews.

As a long term sufferer of lower back pain, I’m always on the hunt for extra firm mattresses that offer dedicated lumbar support. If you're shopping for one this weekend too, there are some good ...

the extra $249 splurge on the optional cooling cover for the Midnight Luxe is worth it. Nectar says both the foam and hybrid models are medium-firm mattresses, but we found that the memory foam ...

Our analysis of how well a mattress maintains its original shape, height, firmness, and side/back sleeping support after 8 years of simulated use. A measure of how much vibration is transmitted ...

Extra-firm mattresses provide the most support and you'll feel more like you're lying 'on' the mattress than sinking 'in' to it. Firmness is usually described as somewhere on a spectrum between 1 ...