Ruth Jones
Ruth Jones has recently joined the Tom's Guide team as a sleep staff writer, covering all things mattresses and sleep. Ruth previously worked as a sleep and mattress writer for our sister website TechRadar, and has a deep interest in sleep and how it affects our day to day wellbeing. Ruth is a self-confessed stomach sleeper with a penchant for medium-firm mattresses, and also loves a good eye mask for helping her to fall asleep easier at night.
Latest articles by Ruth Jones
I've swapped my down pillow for a memory foam one — 3 reasons why I'll never go back
By Ruth Jones published
Switching my old down pillow for a memory foam alternative transformed my sleep health. Here's how...
'My back is about to fall off' — why everyone's talking about the cardboard beds at the Olympics
By Ruth Jones last updated
Cardboard bases, rock hard mattresses and anti-sex beds? We explore just what athletes are sleeping on at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
What is the best Saatva mattress for side sleepers?
By Ruth Jones published
Here are the best Saatva mattresses for every type of side sleeper, plus the key features to look for.
Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam mattress review 2024
By Ruth Jones published
Review The Zinus Memory Foam Mattress is one of the most popular mattresses on Amazon, but is it worth the money? We put it to the test.
This is why the best hotel mattresses are so comfortable, plus how to recreate your hotel bed at home
By Ruth Jones published
Bring a bit of your vacation home with this guide exploring how hotel mattresses are always so comfortable.
Traveling to Paris for the Olympics? Here’s how to tell if your hotel mattress has bed bugs
By Ruth Jones last updated
From hot irons to your smartphone flashlight, 7 ways to quickly spot bed bugs in your hotel mattress.
What is the best mattress for back and hip pain? 3 key features to look for
By Ruth Jones published
These are the features you'll find in all the best mattresses for back and hip pain, plus how to identify them.
The best pillow 2024: Comfort for all sleeping positions
By Cynthia Lawrence, Claire Davies last updated
Sleep easy with the best pillow to suit every bedtime routine, sleep style, and budget, chosen by sleep experts.
Wim-Hof vs 4-7-8 breathing technique: Which is better for falling asleep?
By Ruth Jones published
Can't sleep? We explore if the Wim Hof or 4-7-8 breathing technique is better for drifting off, and which helps you wake up feeling more energized.
Can't sleep in the hot weather? Emma's best cooling mattress is 50% off right now
By Ruth Jones published
A cooler sleep experience from one of our favorite mattress brands, the Emma Hybrid Cooling Elite is up to $1,039 off in the summer sale.
Are hybrid mattresses good for side sleepers? I'm a mattress tester – here's my take
By Ruth Jones published
Hybrid mattresses are known for their full-body support, but are they comfortable when sleeping on your side. I'm a sleep writer, this is my take.
The best Emma mattress deals July: up to 50% off foam and hybrid mattresses
By Ruth Jones last updated
The Emma July mattress sales are live with up to 50% off foam and hybrid beds, with big discounts for both UK and US shoppers.
Big Fig launches new hybrid mattress topper for heavy people — buy now from just $299
By Ruth Jones published
One of the best mattresses for heavy people is now available as the Big Fig mattress topper and it's perfect for side sleepers.
The best smart beds and smart mattresses 2024
By Claire Davies last updated
Explore the best smart beds and mattresses of 2024, including built-in sleep tracking, custom cooling, and adjustable firmness.
Amazon Prime Day queen mattress deals for under $200 — 3 I'd buy for good sleep on a budget
By Ruth Jones published
I've rounded up the best budget-friendly mattress deals this Prime Day, with savings on Linenspa and Zinus beds.
Amazon Prime Day mattress deals 2024: The 11 best sales, from $136
By Claire Davies last updated
We’ve scoured this year’s Amazon Prime Day deals for the best savings on popular hybrid and memory foam mattresses. These are the only sales we recommend buying…
Looking to make your soft mattress harder? Forget Prime Day — this is the bed topper deal I’d buy today
By Ruth Jones published
Save up to $156 on the Birch Plush Organic Mattress Topper with my better than Prime Day deals pick.
I've found the 5 best pillow deals to shop this Prime Day - starting from $25
By Ruth Jones published
The best Amazon Prime Day pillow deals, with savings from brands such as Sealy, Casper, and Coop Home Goods.
Amazon's top-selling mattress gets a Prime Day price cut, but is it worth it? I've tested this bed — here's my take
By Ruth Jones published
The Zinus Memory Foam Mattress is budget-friendly comfort for side sleepers and it's up to 20% off in the Amazon Prime Day sale.
Amazon and Mattress Firm lock horns with up to 60% off Zinus mattresses for Prime Day — where to find the best deal
By Ruth Jones published
Amazon Prime Day offers big savings on Zinus mattresses, but the Mattress Firm deal is one you won't want to miss.
How to sleep well when traveling this summer — my top 5 tips
By Ruth Jones published
I'm a sleep writer and here are my tips for sleeping better when traveling this summer.
Are memory foam mattresses good for heavy people? I’m a sleep writer — here’s my take
By Ruth Jones published
Memory foam mattresses are known for providing cushioned comfort, but do they offer the support a bigger body needs? I'm a sleep writer, this is my take.
The best cheap Amazon mattress under $400 in 2024
By Ruth Jones last updated
We cut through the noise to bring you the best-rated cheap mattresses on Amazon – all under $400 for a queen size.