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

Work from home? This is the reason you can't sleep, says doctor
By Lauren Jeffries published
If you work from home, you might be struggling to sleep this winter — a doctor explains why.

The 4 7 8 breathing method doesn’t work for me when I’m anxious — but this psychological hack always helps me fall asleep in minutes
By Lauren Jeffries published
Breathing exercises for sleep don't work when I'm anxious — here's what actually helps me fall asleep in minutes

'You can’t just easily stop in the middle of a roller coaster – and the same goes for your sleep': A doctor explains why I'm still exhausted after 8 hours of sleep and the simple way to fix it
By Lauren Jeffries published
I sleep eight hours a night but I'm still exhausted; what's going on? Sleep specialist Dr. Lindsey Browning explains my fatigue and the quick fix to beat it.

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

Dry January will help you sleep better and deeper, plus my tips for success
By Lauren Jeffries published
I ask a doctor why you should try Dry January if you want to get better, deeper sleep this year

Forget mouth taping — these 3 things will actually help you stop snoring in 2026
By Lauren Jeffries published
Mouth taping won't stop you snoring — but these three things can help.

The best mattresses for couples in 2026: 8 top picks we recommend after testing
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
These are the eight best mattresses for couples that our expert team of bed testers recommend — picks for every budget and sleep style.

The best organic mattresses of 2026: Tried and tested by our expert team for clean, non-toxic sleep
By Claire Davies last updated
We put the best organic mattresses of the year to the test. These are the five we recommend for clean, non-toxic sleep.

The best pillow-top mattresses of 2026: Our expert picks for hotel luxury at home
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
Our expert team of mattress testers have reviewed all of the best pillow top mattresses — these are the 9 we recommend in 2026 to recreate hotel luxury at home.

The best luxury mattresses in 2026: These 7 expert-tested beds will transform your room
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
Our expert team have tested the best luxury mattresses of the year — these are the 7 we recommend for high-quality comfort and support

Sick of your partner stealing the duvet? This viral sleep hack will you both fall asleep fast and sleep through the night again
By Lauren Jeffries published
The Scandinavian Sleep Method is a game-changer for my husband and I in the winter — now we fall asleep fast and sleep through the night

Is it true that men fall asleep faster than women? Two doctors settle the debate
By Lauren Jeffries published
Two doctors answer the question: Is it true that men fall asleep faster than women? Plus expert tips to fall asleep quickly

I just took a 30-second quiz and found out I've been using the wrong pillow for years — here's what side sleepers like me need
By Lauren Jeffries published
This super quick pillow quiz gave me the top 3 recommendations for side sleeping — and I realized I've been doing it all wrong

Storm warnings are here — how to sleep in sub zero temperatures
By Lauren Jeffries published
The Arctic blast means temperatures are dropping — which can make sleep a struggle. Here are our top tips to sleep in sub zero temperatures.

Doctors warn this ‘healthy’ sleep position can actually cause arm-tingling nerve damage — here’s how to prevent it
By Lauren Jeffries published
Doctors are warning side sleepers that 'T-rex' arms can cause nerve damage — here are 3 ways to sleep on your side safely

Expert warns of increased snoring risk this winter, so here are 8 products from $15 to help
By Lauren Jeffries published
The cold weather and seasonal viruses means snoring gets worse in winter, but these eight products will help you stop — from $15

Looking to buy her Christmas Eve pajamas? These are my top 12 sets for women this holiday season
By Lauren Jeffries published
Stuck on what to buy her this Christmas? If she takes part in the Christmas Eve pajama tradition like me, shop my 12 top sets for women

Doctor warns 1/3 of Americans don’t get enough of this vitamin — and it's probably why you can't sleep
By Lauren Jeffries published
Over a third of Americans don't get enough of a key vitamin, especially in the winter — and it's key to getting good sleep.

Forget dark showering — this relaxing alternative helps me fall asleep fast
By Lauren Jeffries published
Dark showering is the latest trend for better sleep — but my easy, relaxing alternative works just as well.

I never want to get out of bed — here are the 8 sleep gifts I'd actually want for Christmas, starting from $20
By Lauren Jeffries published
A guide to the 8 sleep gifts I recommend you buy for the person who never wants to get out of bed — from satin pajamas to a 360 body pillow.

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.
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