Latest articles by Lauren Jeffries
The most luxurious organic mattress I've ever slept on is 27% off ahead of Memorial Day
Get 27% off the Birch Natural Luxe in the Memorial Day sales — my favorite organic mattress
What is a coir mattress and should you buy one?
We look at what coir mattresses are, why coconut is being used in beds and whether they're right for you
Trick your brain and fall asleep quickly with the hack neuroscientists swear by
Cognitive shuffling is a sleep hack helping millions of people fall asleep quickly — we ask the experts why it's so effective
Can these traps get rid of bed bugs in your mattress? Everything you need to know
Do bed bug traps really work? We take a closer look and offer our top tips on how to spot bed bugs and get rid of them
Nectar Ultra Hybrid mattress review 2025: Cloud-like comfort for side sleepers
The Nectar Ultra Hybrid is the brand's most premium and luxurious mattress, costing $1,999 for a queen. But is it worth it? We test it to see.
Forget brain training to improve your memory — getting the right amount of sleep at the right time is more effective
Sleeping is like hitting the “save” button on your memories
Can't sleep? 7 tried and tested tips and hacks to help you fall asleep faster and easier tonight
From wearing woolly socks to meditating, these are the 7 most effective tips for falling asleep fast that we've tried.
I downsized from a queen mattress to a full and ruined my sleep — here's why
I downsized from a queen size mattress to a full size and now I can't sleep through the night. Here's why.
Should you upgrade to the Nectar Ultra Hybrid mattress? I did — here's why I regret it
I upgraded from the Nectar Luxe to the Nectar Ultra — here are my thoughts after a week of sleeping on this luxury hybrid mattress.
I swear by this quick way to fall asleep fast — and all you need is a pen and paper
Ease your nighttime anxiety and fall asleep quickly with my simple go-to trick.
Mattresses, bedding and more — 5 sustainable shopping tips for non-toxic sleep this Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day by investing in a truly sustainable and eco-friendly sleep set up with my 5 top shopping tips for mattresses, bedding and more
Are children really being exposed to dangerous chemicals from their mattresses? We look at the new study causing headlines around the world
Two new studies have been published showing that children are breathing in dangerous chemicals whilst in bed, but not all mattresses are to blame. Here's why...
Shift workers experience poorer sleep, says new study — here's why and 3 ways to get better rest
Working shifts disrupts your circadian rhythm, leading to poor sleep efficiency and mood disturbances. We take a closer look at the research.
The best mattress for couples 2025: 7 top-rated options chosen by our sleep experts
Our team of experts have slept on and tested the best mattresses for couples this year — here are the top 7
The best luxury mattress 2025: Tested by sleep experts
Our team of mattress testers with nearly 5 years of experience have chosen the 9 most luxurious mattresses they've slept on.
8 things I wish I knew before I bought my first mattress
Since becoming the Tom's Guide Sleep Features Editor, I've learned a lot about what to look for in a mattress. Here are eight things I wish I'd known before I bought my first bed.
This one underrated mattress material could transform your sleep this summer
Incorporate wool into your sleep set up this summer and experience cool, comfortable and dry sleep night after night
You could get 18 minutes more sleep a night with this easy diet change
Increasing your protein intake by 6% can give you 18 minutes more sleep a night. Here's how.
Are pillow-top mattresses good for a bad back? A chiropractor answers
Pillow-top mattresses offer an extra layer of cushioning. We asked a chiropractor whether that can benefit sleepers with a bad back.
The Navy SEAL Sleep Technique is one of the most effective ways to fall asleep quickly — here's how to try it
We asked an expert why the Navy SEAL sleep technique is so effective for falling asleep quickly — and how you can try it at home
7 reasons why your mattress and pillow are turning yellow — and how to tell if they're still safe to sleep on
Yellow stains on your mattress and pillow are normal, but are they safe to sleep on and how do you get them out? We take a look...
Increased depression, poor sleep quality and higher alcohol intake — is your late night worth it?
New research from the University of Surrey reveals that being a night owl can lead to increased depression, poor sleep quality and increased alcohol intake.
I interview sleep experts for a living — the one thing I've learned about sleep that I wish I knew sooner
I've learnt that sleep regularity is more important than sleep duration, and that fact has transformed my rest. Here's why.
