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

'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.

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.

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

Don't let SAD spoil your sleep this season change — how I'm combatting the symptoms
By Lauren Jeffries published
The symptoms of SAD are likely to impact your sleep this fall, experts say — here's how I'm combatting it

The lower your income the worse your sleep quality is, new report says — here's why
By Lauren Jeffries published
Money worries? You're more likely to experience poorer sleep, more nightmares and more nighttime disturbances, new report says — here's why.

Don't let the end of daylight saving time sneak up on you this year — 3 ways to protect your sleep
By Lauren Jeffries published
The clocks are falling back earlier this year than last year — here's how to stop that from ruining your sleep.

I'm a mattress sales veteran — these are the 25+ best extended Labor Day deals still live this morning
By Claire Davies last updated
I'm tracking the Labor Day sleep and mattress sales — these are the best 25+ deals still live today on mattresses, bedding, pillows, sleep tech and more

1 in 3 Americans don’t get enough sleep, and your bed could be to blame — the 3 top mattresses that are so comfy you'll fall asleep in minutes
By Lauren Jeffries published
These three mattresses can help you fall asleep fast and sleep through the night to avoid sleep deprivation

This Labor Day dorm room deal is a steal — get a luxury hybrid mattress, bed protector, sheet set and pillow for under $400
By Lauren Jeffries published
DreamCloud's Labor Day sale means huge savings and great freebies — here's why the DreamCloud Classic and bedding bundle is perfect for students

18.2 million mattresses are thrown away every year — here's how to choose a bed that will last and last
By Lauren Jeffries published
Every year, millions of mattresses are discarded, creating a massive waste problem. But your next bed doesn't have to be part of the statistic.

There are 100s of mattresses on sale for Labor Day, but this DreamCloud mega bed-in-a-box deal beats them all
By Lauren Jeffries published
The DreamCloud Labor Day sale has landed and with it, $599 of free bedding. Here's why I think the DreamCloud Classic mattress is the best value deal you can get

Dislike shopping in store? Don't stress — these are the 3 best mattresses to buy online and they’re up to $400 off in Labor Day sales
By Lauren Jeffries published
The three best mattresses you can buy are on sale right now for Labor Day — with the top deals on Saatva, Nectar and DreamCloud available online

The best luxury mattress 2025: Top 10 picks tested by sleep experts
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
Our team of mattress testers with nearly 5 years of experience have chosen the 10 most luxurious mattresses they've ever slept on.

I ditched my $2,000 mattress for one costing $649 and I hate to say I'm sleeping better
By Lauren Jeffries published
After swapping a luxury latex mattress for an affordable hybrid alternative, I've been sleeping better — here's why

Birch Luxe Natural mattress review 2025: Organic materials for a naturally cool sleep
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
After sleeping on the Birch Luxe Natural for three weeks, we've assessed how it performs across comfort, support, price and more.
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