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Testers inspect the newly unboxed DreamCloud Classic mattress.
Mattress jargon buster: Our expert glossary explains all the key terms you'll come across while bed shopping

By Claire Davies Last updated

Confused by all the technical talk when bed shopping? Our mattress jargon buster explains all the key terms you need to know

Mattresses
A woman with an afro sleeping on her side covered in grey duvet while she sweats in her sleep, thinking of a cooling mattress.
7 reasons you get so hot when you sleep

By Eve Davies Last updated

From menopause to your evening glass of wine, here are the reasons why you get so hot while you sleep — plus top tips to cool down

Sleep
Two NBN technicians installing fibre infrastructure
NBN fibre upgrade: who can get it and how much does it cost?

By Lucy Scotting Last updated

The NBN has pledged to upgrade millions of homes to a faster NBN speed. Are you eligible?

Tech
An image of a woman experiencing sleep deprivation, she's standing in a kitchen holding a cup of coffee and yawning widely. In the top right corner, a picture of creatine powder being added to water in a workout bottle, a dumbbell in the background
Tired of being tired? Scientists say this unexpected supplement could help undo sleep deprivation

By Ruth Jones Published

Creatine is a popular pre-workout supplement but recent studies suggest it might also help those experiencing sleep deprivation.

Sleep
A woman sits on the end of a thin mattress in a bed frame in a bedroom. As the mattress has a small build, it lacks some support and cushioning
Yes, you can sleep on a six-inch mattress but I don't recommend it — here's why

By Ruth Jones Published

Only three types of people need a six-inch mattress — we explore the reasons to buy, and all the reasons to avoid, these thin beds.

Mattresses
A photo of a bed on a bed frame in a bedroom, in the top right corner, a close up of bed bugs hiding in fabric
Bed bugs love it when you store these 5 things by your mattress, experts warn

By Ruth Jones Published

The space under your bed is an easy storage solution but we're exploring how forgotten clutter might harm your mattress — and your sleep.

Mattress Care
A college of four images of women laying on cooling mattress on their side in sleep studio with blue walls and plants
Mattress sizes in Australia: a complete guide

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

Our essential mattress size guide outlines the main mattress sizes available in Australia to help you find the right one for you.

Mattresses
Helix midnight elite mattress
How thick should a mattress be?

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

Mattress thickness influences how a mattress feels and performs, but it's often overlooked when shopping for a new bed. Here's how to choose the right mattress thickness for your needs.

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Content funding on Tom's Guide

By Tom's Guide Staff Last updated

How we fund the content that you read on Tom's Guide

Tech
A college of four images of women laying on cooling mattress on their side in sleep studio with blue walls and plants
4 cooling features to look for in side sleeper mattresses

By Eve Davies Published

I test beds for a living and these are the essential features for cooling mattresses tailored to side sleepers

Mattresses
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