Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Senior Sleep staff Writer

Ruth is a staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things mattress and sleep. She has a deep interest in the link between sleep and health, and has tried enough mattresses to know the right bed really can make a difference to your wellbeing. At Tom’s Guide she writes to help people sleep better, from how-tos to the latest deals to mattress reviews, and has interviewed an array of specialists who share her passion. Before joining the team at Tom’s Guide, Ruth worked as a sleep and mattress writer for our sister website, TechRadar.

Latest articles by Ruth Jones

To the left, an image of the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame on our sleep studio, taken at an angle. To the right, a close up of the end of the Plank Firm mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom

I slept on two of the best memory foam mattresses — and there's a clear winner for most sleepers

By Ruth Jones published

The Nectar Premier and Plank Firm are two of our highest rated mattresses. I pit them head to head in this memory foam mattress face off.

Mattresses
A woman lies on her back in a bed that has white bedding, covering her face with one hand.

Chronic insomnia could be aging your brain by 3.5 years, scientists find

By Ruth Jones published

A new study uncovers the link between dementia and chronic insomnia, a condition though to impact around 12% of Americans.

Sleep Problems
Tempur-Pedic ProBreeze

The best mattress sales in September 2025: Deals from Tempur-Pedic, DreamCloud, Sleep Number, Saatva, and more

By Louis Ramirez last updated

Our roundup of the best mattress sales and deals for September from Tempur-Pedic, DreamCloud, Sleep Number, Saatva, and much more.

Mattresses
The WinkBed mattress in a light and airy bedroom with a Tom's Guide 'price drop' badge on it to show the latest mattress sales

WinkBeds mattress deals for September 2025: $300 off all luxury beds

By Ruth Jones last updated

WinkBeds' $300 off mattress sale continues this month — our expert guide to the best savings on premium handcrafted mattresses.

Mattresses
The imnage shows the Puffy Royal Hybrid on a brown bed platform in a neautrally decorated bedroom

The best Puffy mattress sales for September 2025: up to $1,350 off these luxury beds

By Ruth Jones, Alison Barretta last updated

This month's Puffy mattress sale includes money off top-rated memory foam and luxury beds, plus free sleep accessories.

Mattresses
A woman sits on the end of a thin mattress in a bed frame in a bedroom. As the mattress has a small build, it lacks some support and cushioning

Yes, you can sleep on a six-inch mattress but I don't recommend it — here's why

By Ruth Jones published

Only three types of people need a six-inch mattress — we explore the reasons to buy, and all the reasons to avoid, these thin beds.

Mattresses
A photo of a bed on a bed frame in a bedroom, in the top right corner, a close up of bed bugs hiding in fabric

Bed bugs love it when you store these 5 things by your mattress, experts warn

By Ruth Jones published

The space under your bed is an easy storage solution but we're exploring how forgotten clutter might harm your mattress — and your sleep.

Mattress Care
A collage of images, showing mattresses being tested. In the top left, two members of the Tom's Guide sleep team sit on the Saatva Classic mattress. Top right, a mattress tester lies on the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress. Bottom left, two women on box a rolled up mattress in a box. Bottom right, two women sit on the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress. A Tom's Guide price drop deals badge in the center.

Labor Day Mattress Sales: What you need to know

By Claire Davies last updated

The Labor Day sales are an excellent time to save on a mattress — here's our complete guide to the deals and how to get better sleep for less.

Mattresses
A person sits on the edge of the Plank Firm mattress, Extra Firm side, to test the edge support

I thought memory foam mattresses weren’t for me but after trying a firm foam bed, I’m ready for a re-think

By Ruth Jones published

The Plank Firm changed my view on memory foam mattresses — here's why I have a new appreciation for this popular material.

Mattresses
A collage of our testing process for the best mattress for side sleepers guide

The best mattress for side sleepers 2025: 10 beds our testers loved

By Alison Barretta last updated

If you sleep on your side, you need to choose a mattress with plenty of cushioning support. Luckily, our testing panel is full of side sleepers, and we've selected our top 10 mattresses

Mattresses
Saatva Memorial Day sales main shows the Saatva Classic mattress on a marble background with a blue price drop deals badge overlaid on the bottom left hand corner

Saatva Labor Day sale: Best offers still live

By Claire Davies last updated

You can still save in the Saatva Labor Day mattress sales but act fast to get up to $525 of a luxury handcrafted bed.

Mattresses
Navy and white Bear Elite Hybrid mattress in bedroom with wooden floor, black and beige rug, grey chair and black bedside tables

Bear mattress sales for September 2025: 35% off our favorite cooling hybrid and other great beds

By Ruth Jones last updated

Enjoy 35% off our top-rated cooling mattress and other great beds with our expert guide to this month's Bear mattress sales.

Mattresses
Emma Hybrid 10" cooling mattress in a brightly lit bedroom

Emma mattress deals September 2025: Up to 70% off budget-friendly mattresses in clearance sale

By Ruth Jones last updated

September Emma mattress sales bring huge savings on quality mattresses in the US and UK — score up to 88% off mattresses and bedding while stocks last

Mattresses
A collage of mattress testing images. To the left, a woman sits on the end of the Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame. In the top right, a close up of the end of the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress, with two testers sitting on the bed. In the bottom right, a mattress tester presses her hands into the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid to test the pressure relief. In the corner, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic

I searched 100s of Labor Day mattress sales to bring you my 5 favorite deals — and they're still live

By Ruth Jones published

It's your last chance to save in the Labor Day mattress sales but I've done the hard work for you, finding the only 5 deals you need to know about.

Mattresses
A Purple Plus Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the bottom right corner

Purple Mattress deals and sales for September 2025: Up to $800 off mattress and base bundles

By Louis Ramirez last updated

Save on Purple's unique comfort with September's mattress sales, including money off with extended Labor Day deals.

Mattresses
The DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid mattress placed on a rattan bed frame in our Sleep Lab and photographed during our testing phase

The best queen mattress 2025: 6 top picks from our expert bed testers

By Claire Davies last updated

After years of mattress testing expertise, our panel of diverse sleepers choose the best queen mattresses of the year, suitable for every kind of sleeper

Mattresses
A close-up shot of the corner of the Zinus Green Team Memory Foam Mattress with a deals badge in the bottom left-hand corner.

Zinus mattress sales September 2025: Save on dorm room-ready beds

By Ruth Jones, Alison Barretta last updated

Explore our expert guide to this month's Zinus mattress deals, which lets you save better on these affordable beds, ideal for college students.

Mattresses
A close up of the foot of the Westin Heavenly Bed hotel mattress showing the Westin Heavenly Bed label. A Tom's Guide Pride Drop deals badge is next to the lavel

I’ve been waiting weeks for a Labor Day price drop on these luxury mattresses and it’s finally happened — here’s why they’re worth the splurge

By Ruth Jones published

Save up to $772 on luxury comfort with these extended Labor Day hotel mattress deals from Westin, Ritz-Carlton and Marriott.

Mattresses
Two mattress testers sit on the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in our testing studio. A Tom's Guide Price Drop deals badge in the bottom left corner

The Nectar Premier Memory Foam mattress has fixed my bad sleep habit and it’s 50% off in the Labor Day sales

By Ruth Jones published

How the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress is helping me sleep healthier thanks to its side sleeper-friendly foams.

Mattresses
A collage of images against a blue background. To the left, a stack of Brooklyn Bedding Select Gel Memory Foam Hybrid Mattresses. In the top right, a Tulo Bamboo Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress. Bottom right, a Siena Essential 8" Memory Foam Mattress on a wooden bed frame with a stack of pillows at the head of the bed. In the center, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic.

Don't sleep on these Labor Day sales — 3 queen mattresses under $300 that are actually good

By Ruth Jones published

Good sleep doesn't have to break the bank this Labor Day

Mattresses
Two members of the Tom's Guide sleep team sit on the Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame in our testing studio, discussing the comfort and support of the Saatva Classic, our number one mattress for most sleep styles

I’m a Mattress Expert — My Top 5 Tips For Choosing a Bed That Supercharges Your Sleep

By Ruth Jones published

These overlooked mattress features can take your sleep up a level — here's what you should be looking for in the Labor Day sales.

Mattresses
The Westin Heavenly Bed luxury hotel mattress on an upholstered bed frame against a blue background, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the top left

Westin's Best-selling Heavenly Bed Mattress Is 'Supportive, Luxurious' and 20% off This Labor Day Weekend

By Ruth Jones published

The Westin Heavenly Bed promises hotel-luxury sleep, and its Labor Day discount is the best deal I've seen in months.

Mattresses
Against a purple and pink background, an image of the DROWSY Silk Sleep Mask in Dusty Gold (left) and a DROWSY Silk Sleep Mask in Damask Rose (right).

This Sabrina Carpenter approved sleep mask is the perfect gift for college students — and I've found a low-cost dupe

By Ruth Jones published

The DROWSY Silk Sleep Mask promises total blackout and a gentle feel that's kind to skin — I've found a great dupe.

Sleep
Saatva Viewing Room Philly exterior

Where can you buy a Saatva mattress?

By Ruth Jones last updated

Is it better to buy a Saatva mattress online or in person at one of its Viewing Rooms? We have all the details.

Mattresses
Young woman is wide awake at night and wants to fall back to sleep fast

Too wired for bed? Here's how a simple habit switch saved my sleep

By Ruth Jones published

For International Relaxation Day I explore how changing my evening routine helped me start winding down, and sleeping, better.

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