
Ruth Jones
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

Can't sleep? Yoga could add almost two extra hours to your rest, study finds
By Ruth Jones published
Can a quiet stroll or meditative yoga practise this evening help you sleep better tonight? A recent review explores the positive impact of gentle exercise on better sleep.

Birch launches new luxury organic mattress for side sleepers — and it's already 27% off
By Ruth Jones published
The Birch Elite Natural mattress promises indulgent comfort from the makers of one of our favorite organic mattresses.

Emma mattress deals July 2025: Up to 60% off budget-friendly mattresses
By Ruth Jones last updated
July’s Emma mattress sales see large savings on both mattresses and bedding.

The best mattress sales in July 2025 — deals from Helix, DreamCloud and more
By Louis Ramirez last updated
We've found the best mattress sales to browse today, including money off top-rated cooling beds to help you sleep in the July heat.

Redditor's ‘gross’ new mattress is making me itch — what to do if your bed is delivered damaged
By Ruth Jones last updated
Unboxing a new mattress only to discover it's unusable turns your dream bed into a nightmare — at least for this Redditor.

These 'sneaky' caffeine sources might be why you can't fall asleep quickly — here's what to look for
By Ruth Jones published
We ask an expert about the unexpected sources of caffeine in your daily diet and why this is bad news for your sleep.

Best Amazon Prime Day mattress deals 2025 still live
By Claire Davies last updated
Prime Day might be over but you can still save on a mattress on Amazon — our expert guide to the deals plus an overview of the Prime Day savings.

The best Prime Day sleep and mattress deals still available, from $15 — picked by our expert team
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
The Amazon Prime Day sleep deals have ended — From our handpicked 65+ best savings, including sleep trackers, cooling bed sheets, mattresses and pillows, these 10 are still live

Don't let bed bugs ruin your summer — 3 ways I'm keeping my mattress pest free
By Ruth Jones published
My top tips for keeping your mattress free from bed bugs, dust mites and pests, with a little help from the Prime Day deals.

Prime Day might be over but these 5 rival mattress deals are still live — starting from $128
By Ruth Jones published
These weekend mattress deals from Saatva, Helix, Zinus and more are ready to rival Prime Day, with savings up to $843.

3 epic Prime Day Nectar, DreamCloud and Siena mattress deals you won't see again until Black Friday
By Ruth Jones published
With prices from $128, you'll have nightmares if you miss these huge Nectar, Siena and DreamCloud Prime Day deals

I was going to try the viral frozen hot water bottle sleep hack — but this method is safer (and better)
By Ruth Jones published
Freezing your hot water bottle risks damaging the material but you can create a safer cooling pack using water from your faucet.

Forget counting sheep, I've been counting Prime deals — and it's these 7 under $17 that'll help you sleep better
By Ruth Jones published
It's your last chance to save on these budget-friendly Prime Day sleep deals, tested and selected by experts.

Ignore the back to school checklists — this is the one thing your kid really needs to sleep well at college
By Ruth Jones published
Good sleep can help you learn — so start college on the right side of the bed with these twin XL mattress deals from $150 in the Prime Day sales.

Want a luxury mattress for less? Don’t bother with Prime Day — shop these deals instead
By Ruth Jones published
I've been shopping the Prime Day sales but you won't find these luxury mattress savings from Saatva, Helix and Tempur-Pedic on Amazon.

I'm a sleep writer — the pillow I use to keep me from waking up with neck pain is 43% off in Prime Day bedding deal
By Ruth Jones published
The Tempur-Pedic Temur-Cloud pillow is like sleeping on a marshmallow and it's only $50.35 in the Prime Day deals.

Save up to $1,019 on a Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress in Prime Day beating deal
By Ruth Jones published
The Tempur-Pedic closeout sale is home to one of the biggest mattress deals this Prime Day — a queen drops to $1,539

Nectar mattress takes on Prime Day in huge flash sale — an extra 15% off top-rated beds-in-a-box
By Ruth Jones published
The Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress is cheaper than Black Friday in this Prime Day rival sale — a queen is just $552.

Forget Prime Day — I found 7 Walmart mattress deals that beat Amazon's sale, with prices from $118
By Ruth Jones last updated
I track mattress deals and these Walmart savings are so good they almost made me forget about Prime Day — save up to $400.

The best medium-firm mattress 2025: 7 beds tested and approved by sleep experts
By Alison Barretta last updated
The best medium-firm mattresses combine firm support with plenty of cushioning for all sleep positions. We've tested plenty of these Goldilocks beds, and here's our top 7

How to sleep during the 4th of July fireworks — expert shares top tips for adults, children and pets
By Ruth Jones published
Expert tips on how to sleep during the noise, light and stress of a firework display, plus advice for kids and pets.

I'm a deals hunter — 11 beds I'd buy in the 4th July mattress sales
By Ruth Jones last updated
Today's 4th of July mattress sales are hotting up — our guide shows you where to find the biggest deals from our favourite brands

Bear mattress sales for July 2025: Mega 40% off discount returns
By Ruth Jones last updated
This month's Bear mattress sale takes 40% off sitewide for July 4th. That's a noticeable jump its regular discounts so don't hit snooze on this one.
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