Are there any side sleepers who can comment? My wife and I are both side sleepers and have heard memory foam may not be great for that...
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I sleep on my side about half the time and it's very comfortable to me. 6'2 - 175. It's probably softer than most standard memory foam mattress.
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I prefer to sleep on my side also and I do one this bed but.... it's also one of the few mattresses that I actually like to sleep on my back because of the way it molds to your body, apparently that is suppose to be the best way to sleep for spine health and to avoid those wonderful facial wrinkles! Hope that helps!
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I would get a better mattress I have this for almost two years now and it gets really firm and isn't comfortable to sleep on side I have a feather top on it too make it nice and soft. But there are cheaper better mattress out there
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I am a side sleeper and many of the older memory foam mattresses I have tried were fine if you didn't move at all during the night. The new combination materials that go into the pillow tops offer a different experience altogether. I find this mattress was comfortable for my side style of sleeping. I would also recommend you move this mattress as little as possible. Every time I have moved this mattress it loses more firmness.
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Not at all. To be honest, i am not even too sure it is good for a side sleeper.
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This pillow has two very different sides. One side has a fiber fill and the other is a cool memory foam side. I personally prefer a cool pillow so I always sleep with my head on the cool side. I am a side sleeper and this pillow works so well for me. My signifant other is a back sleeper and uses the same cool side. I have to mention that the foam side is not very thick, (maybe 3/4 of an inch layer) but having that layer of coolness next to your skin with the support of the fiber fill under it is very comfortable. We obviously love these pillows. Hope this helps.
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I personally spoke with the manufacturer in Arizona about what is needed for support for their memory foam mattress. Nothing special is needed ! He suggested to me that I purchase any box spring that is well made, in other words won't squeak, and that would be adequate. In fact, if one wanted to, the mattress could be placed on a well constructed wood platform, or even on the floor itself. Of course, the floor would make it difficult to get on and off the mattress but the support would be just fine. I purchased an inexpensive, Queen size, Arkansas mfg. box spring. It cost about $100.00. It is giving all the support the mattress needs. If the box spring lasts only five years, won't bother me. . . .I'll just purchase another for $100 or so. Larry
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I've only had experience with the memory foam matress topper. But........our experience has been great with them.
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very firm , I like plush / medium soft My wife like hard , and this was even slightly firm for her for the 1rst week , it does break in and even I can sleep on it . I use a 1, maybe 2" gel topper for more comfort/ softness (I like my ribs and hips to sink in so my spine is strait since I am a side sleeper I weigh 165 my wife 160 so if your heavier it may be just right if your lighter then 165lbs then this will be to firm unless you like a firm almost very firm mattress . It is zero gravity when just laying on your back it does give you a floating sensation and is very relaxing ... If this does not help ask fpr more details , Iam happy to help very firm , I like plush / medium soft My wife like hard , and this was even slightly firm for her for the 1rst week , it does break in and even I can sleep on it . I use a 1, maybe 2" gel topper for more comfort/ softness (I like my ribs and hips to sink in so my spine is strait since I am a side sleeper I weigh 165 my wife 160 so if your heavier it may be just right if your lighter then 165lbs then this will be to firm unless you like a firm almost very firm mattress . It is zero gravity when just laying on your back it does give you a floating sensation and is very relaxing... » Read More very firm , I like plush / medium soft My wife like hard , and this was even slightly firm for her for the 1rst week , it does break in and even I can sleep on it . I use a 1, maybe 2" gel topper for more comfort/ softness (I like my ribs and hips to sink in so my spine is strait since I am a side sleeper I weigh 165 my wife 160 so if your heavier it may be just right if your lighter then 165lbs then this will be to firm unless you like a firm almost very firm mattress . It is zero gravity when just laying on your back it does give you a floating sensation and is very relaxing ... If this does not help ask fpr more details , Iam happy to help « Show Less
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I think it works well for side sleepers as well as back sleepers. My interest in this mattress was its support for people with back issues (my daughter and son-in-law) and this was recommended for both back and side sleepers with back problems. So far it seems to be great for both of them. Hope this helps.
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My mattress is very firm, but it is now beginning to sink where my touchy is and I 've had it for about five months now. Also, I spoke with a someone who has been selling mattresses for years and she stated, "People either love Tempurpedic or they hate it." I will personally not buy any memory foam (mattress, pillows) anymore. DONE!
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Sure you could use the memory foam mattress, but because you're not using a box spring I'd wonder if it would still be comfortable to sit/ sleep on? If I were you I'd simply go with a standard twin mattress.
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I suppose anything is possible. My base was med/firm before adding my topper. It helped but not enough. As a side sleeper I'm now convinced anything on your mattress that is "firm" shouldn't be.
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I am a side sleeper, but when I travel I am usually sitting up. I tried the pillow side lying, and if youput your arm under your head it works.
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I do not have memory foam in mine. I'm not an expert, but memory foam conforms more to your body and you see an impression for a couple of seconds. The high density foam doesn't act the same way.
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I am also a side sleeper. These pillows are wonderful, they support your neck and back. First pillow I have owned that does everything its supposed to.
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If you are a side sleeper I don't think you will have any problems with them. If it is anything more than that as far as pressure, I would avoid a sleep mask all together.
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Anne, I love my memory foam mattresses. I have a 12" and an 8". I like them both. I bought the 12" first, and, only bought the 8", because, I like to rotate my mattress, and, the 12" is too heavy. Great comfort, no regrets Anne.
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Memory foam needs to be opened and left to air for some time...I forget if its 12 or 24 hours...before you sleep on it. Really important!
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I don't know what would meet your needs, of course, but I've slept on mine several months and I love it. My wife is pleased, too. I'm a 250# guy and I don't feel like I'm sleeping in a trough at all. We're happy with ours.