Lauren is an experienced writer and editor in the health and lifestyle industry and has led many campaigns and projects that deliver news, advice, and research on all things sleep. As the Sleep Features Editor for Tom’s Guide, Lauren writes, commissions and edits sleep and mattress content, from in-depth how-tos in sleep and mattress health to interviews with doctors and neuroscientists on the latest news in sleep. Lauren regularly tests new sleep tech and accessories to evaluate their effectiveness for getting good quality sleep and easing specific sleep struggles like nighttime anxiety. Alongside this, Lauren reports on the best mattress brands out there, like Helix, Saatva, and DreamCloud, helping readers find the right mattress for them and the best deals on them.
Latest articles by Lauren Jeffries

Saatva Classic and the DreamCloud Classic — I've tried both and this is the hybrid I'd buy in the Cyber Monday mattress sales
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
I've tested both of these top hybrid mattresses — but is the DreamCloud Classic or the Saatva Classic worth your money this Cyber Monday?

All the best extended Black Friday mattress deals 2025 — tracked live by a veteran deals hunter
By Claire Davies last updated
Black Friday is over, but these deals are still live! I’m bringing you the very best mattress and bedding deals live, plus the latest sales news and our top money-saving hacks

Finally, I'm falling asleep fast — this 360-degree body pillow is a game changer for side sleepers
By Lauren Jeffries published
Since using the Yana 360° Body Pillow, I fall asleep fast and sleep through the night. Here's why the 25% off Black Friday deal is well worth the investment.

Wake up with back pain? This mattress offers “optimal spinal support and pain relief” says chiropractor
By Lauren Jeffries published
The Saatva RX is $400 off in the Black Friday sales — we spoke with a chiropractor to find out how it can ease back pain

Tom's Guide Sleep Awards 2025: Best Luxury Mattress
By Lauren Jeffries published
The customizable Saatva Classic wins the Best Luxury Mattress award thanks to its cloud-like comfort and record-breaking support

I tested the DreamCloud Classic and loved it — but I recommend a different hybrid mattress for hot sleepers this Black Friday
By Lauren Jeffries published
DreamCloud and Bear have launched their Black Friday sales. Here's how to choose between the Classic and the Elite if you're looking for a cool mattress that prevents overheating.

Forget the potato bed trend — these 3 tips are proven to help you fall asleep fast, say experts
By Lauren Jeffries published
The potato bed trend has taken TikTok by storm. But sleep experts say ignore it — these are the things that'll actually help you fall asleep fast.

I've tested 30+ sleep products this year — only 10 are genuinely worth your money this Black Friday
By Lauren Jeffries published
After trying over 30 products designed to help you fall asleep fast, these are the 10 worth your money in the Black Friday sales

If you share your bed, this is the one type of mattress that will actually help you sleep through the night
By Lauren Jeffries published
Here's why a memory foam mattress could be the key to better sleep next to your partner — plus my top tips for couples choosing a new bed.

The best luxury mattresses in 2025: 7 expert-tested beds to transform your room into a 5-star suite
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
Our experts have tested 120+ mattresses, but these seven luxury beds deliver the most indulgent hotel-style comfort.

DreamCloud Classic mattress review 2025: A fantastic mid-range option for most people
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
Side sleepers will love how DreamCloud's best-seller cushions the body, but stomach sleepers should avoid it

I’m a side sleeper — the comfiest mattress I’ve tried is $400 cheaper for Black Friday
By Lauren Jeffries published
With $400 off the Saatva Classic for Black Friday, I share why I think it's the comfiest mattress for side sleeping and why you're unlikely to beat the current price.

I tried the viral Infinity travel pillow and it’s a gimmick — save your money (and your sleep) with these cheap alternatives
By Lauren Jeffries published
I put the viral Huzi Infinity Pillow to the test on a 10-hour flight and it failed spectacularly — here's why, plus three cheaper alternatives.

Fall Back into Great Sleep — our week-long look at how to sleep better this fall and winter
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
Beat seasonal fatigue with Tom's Guide's week-long campaign to Fall Back into Great Sleep — from expert interviews to in-depth how-tos.

'Shift work aged me faster than stress could alone' — the real impact fragmented sleep has on our health
By Lauren Jeffries published
Doctors, experts and lawyers reveal the true impact shift work sleep disorder has on our day to day lives.

‘I don’t even feel my husband get into bed’ — here's what makes a mattress couple-friendly this cuffing season
By Lauren Jeffries published
I test mattresses for a living — here's what makes a mattress perfect for couples over cuffing season.

I swapped my tight top mattress for a Euro top — why I think most side sleepers should do the same
By Lauren Jeffries published
I ditched my tight top mattress for a Euro top and now I'm sleeping through the night — here's why

The best mattress for couples 2025: 8 top-rated options chosen by our sleep experts
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
These eight mattresses offer an undisturbed night's sleep for couples, thanks to their excellent motion isolation, edge support and comfort

I slept on the Nectar Luxe and Nectar Ultra mattress — one I loved, one I'd never sleep on again
By Lauren Jeffries published
After sleeping on the Nectar Luxe Memory Foam mattress and Nectar Ultra Hybrid mattress, there's one I always recommend to family and friends

My nighttime routine was ruining my sleep — here's how I fixed it
By Lauren Jeffries published
I didn't realize I was ruining my sleep with these three common nighttime routine mistakes — here's how I fixed them

I’ve tested 20+ sleep products in the past year — these are 5 best so far
By Lauren Jeffries published
After testing over 20 sleep products in the past year, I've rounded up the top 5 that have transformed my sleep

I've finally figured out how to sleep through the night thanks to these 5 things
By Lauren Jeffries published
After changing these five things in my life, I'm able to fall asleep fast and stay down for the night

This common belief about sleep is a myth, says doctor — and I'm pleased
By Lauren Jeffries published
Is sleep before 12am really worth more than after? We ask doctors to find out — plus three tips to supercharge your sleep schedule.

Clean your mattress now, experts warn after new research reveals average couple's bed holds a bathtub full of sweat
By Lauren Jeffries published
A summer full of heatwaves means the average couple has produced over 100 liters of sweat at night — here's how to get your mattress clean again
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