Latest articles by Alison Barretta
What’s the best hybrid mattress in 2025? I’m a sleep coach and these are my top picks
We've tested and slept on the top hybrid mattresses of 2025— and I've shortlisted the best ones to buy for your sleep and budget
Do memory foam mattresses cause back pain?
If you experience back pain, you’ll know how important the right mattress is. We explain how memory foam mattresses can cause back pain — and how they can also help.
Saatva Loom & Leaf vs Saatva Contour5: Which luxury memory foam mattress should you buy?
Can't decide if the Saatva Loom & Leaf or Contour5 is right for you? Here's how to choose between these luxury memory foam mattresses.
Our all-time favorite hybrid mattress is $400 off in the Presidents' Day sales
The Saatva Presidents' Day Sale is live and cuts $400 off all mattresses — including the top-rated Saatva Classic.
Viscosoft Active Cooling Mattress Topper review 2025
The Viscosoft Active Cooling Mattress Topper is a copper-infused memory foam topper for hot sleepers. Here, we review it for you.
Saatva Graphite Mattress Topper review 2025
The Saatva Graphite Mattress Topper offers luxurious comfort that's similar to its full-fledged mattresses, but at a much lower cost.
Saatva Foam Mattress Topper review 2025
The Saatva Foam Mattress Topper is a quality choice for anyone seeking luxury comfort for less — but it's not without its limitations. Here's what we learned after three weeks of sleeping on it.
Lucid Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper review 2025
The Lucid Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper is one of the most cost-effective ways to make your bed extremely plush. Here's how we fared after sleeping on it for two weeks...
Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress review 2025
We review the Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress to discover whether this budget-friendly, all-natural bed is good for your sleep as well as the planet
What is the Eight Sleep Pod? A guide to the celebrities' favorite smart mattress system
Tech moguls and world-class athletes credit the Eight Sleep Pod with their best rest yet. But is it worth the hype? We take a look at how this smart mattress system works...
Does the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress still impress? Here's what I think after one week of re-testing
I reviewed the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress three years ago, and re-testing it now to see if it's still deserving of praise. Here's how my first week went.
Best cheap mattress 2025: we tested the top budget beds under $500 for a queen
We've tried and tested 2025's best cheap mattresses for every sleeper on a tight budget, with affordable queen beds under $500.
The Allswell mattress review 2025
In our Allswell mattress review, we put Walmart's bed-in-a-box through its paces. Here's what we discovered...
Do mattresses need box springs?
What you need to know about using a box spring with a hybrid, memory foam, latex or innerspring mattress.
Want to be sure you're buying a mattress without fiberglass? Here are the red flags to look for
Fiberglass is still widely used in many cheap mattresses — and manufacturers aren’t always upfront about it.
DreamCloud Mattress review 2025
We tested the DreamCloud Mattress for three weeks to see if this affordable hybrid can deliver the luxury sleep it promises.
Siena Memory Foam Mattress review 2025
We retested the budget-friendly Siena Memory Foam Mattress to see if it's still one of our top picks for stomach sleepers in 2025
What's the best mattress for couples in 2025? I'm a mattress tester — these are my top picks
Share a bed? These are the best mattresses for couples with great motion isolation and temperature control, chosen by sleep experts.
What’s the best queen size mattress in 2025? I’m a mattress tester – these are my top picks
Queen is the most popular mattress size in America and our sleep experts have found the six best queen size mattresses to shop today.
What are the different types of foams used inside mattresses?
Not all mattress foam is the same. This guide explains the different types and how they're used.
The best cheap mattress toppers under $50 in 2025
Find the best cheap mattress topper under $50 that will transform your bed and boost your comfort while on a tight budget
The best pillow-top mattress in 2025: our expert picks for hotel-style comfort at home
We rate the best pillow-top mattresses for comfort, support and price, with full reviews from our certified sleep experts.
What's the best medium-firm mattress in 2025? I'm a sleep expert and these are my top picks
We've tried and tested all the latest medium-firm mattresses, and I've narrowed them down to the seven best ones to buy in 2025
