Latest articles by Alison Barretta
I’m testing Saatva’s new mattress for back pain and it's having a big impact on my sleep — here’s why
The Saatva RX is designed for sleepers with back and joint pain. Here's what it did for my bad back after sleeping on it for just one week.
Should you buy a mattress in today's Presidents' Day sales? I'm a deals expert, here's what I think
Our veteran deal hunter and mattress tester shares four reasons why you should buy a mattress in the Presidents' Day sales — plus three reasons to pass on them.
6 reasons to buy an adjustable bed base with your Saatva Classic mattress in the Presidents' Day sales
From back pain to snoring, pairing the Saatva Classic with an adjustable bed can help tackle a host of sleep problems
The Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress drops to just $664 for a queen in Black Friday-beating Amazon Presidents' Day sale
Here's your chance to get a queen-size Awara Natural Latex Mattress at the lowest price it's ever been on sale for.
Sleep Number Presidents' Day sale slashes up to $1,200 off its popular i8 smart bed
Get up to $1,200 off Sleep Number’s popular i8 smart bed with integrated sleep tracking during the Presidents' Day sales.
Should you buy the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Mattress in the Presidents' Day sales? I tested it — here's my take
Thinking of buying a Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Mattress during this year's Presidents' Day sales? Our mattress tester shares who should (and shouldn't) get one.
The best mattresses on Amazon 2025: Our 7 top-rated picks
Find the best Amazon mattress for your budget and sleep needs, courtesy of our expertly-curated list.
Queen mattress vs king: 3 signs you need to size up in this year's Presidents' Day sales
Should you size up to a king size mattress in this year's Presidents' Day sales? Here's how to tell.
Nectar Mattress review: A classic memory foam mattress for smaller budgets
Review The Nectar Mattress claims to deliver big comfort and support for nearly half the price of its many rivals. We review it to see just how well it performs.
Buy a Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress and get a free bedding bundle worth $599 in epic Presidents’ Day flash sale
As part of its Presidents' Day flash sale, Nectar wants to give you up to $599 in free bedding with the purchase of a Nectar Classic Mattress.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
