Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Senior Sleep staff Writer

Ruth is an experienced Senior Staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things sleep and mattresses. She writes to help people sleep better, from how-tos to the latest deals to mattress reviews, and has interviewed an array of experts who share her passion. She is also our specialist on memory foam — she’s flown around the world to see memory foam being made — and leads our hotel mattress content. She has a deep interest in the link between sleep and health, and has tried enough mattresses, from Helix to Nectar to Simba, to know the right bed really can make a difference to your wellbeing. 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

An image of a woman experiencing sleep deprivation, she's standing in a kitchen holding a cup of coffee and yawning widely. In the top right corner, a picture of creatine powder being added to water in a workout bottle, a dumbbell in the background

Tired of being tired? Scientists say this unexpected supplement could help undo sleep deprivation

By Ruth Jones published

Creatine is a popular pre-workout supplement but recent studies suggest it might also help those experiencing sleep deprivation.

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The Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame against a pink and blue background. In the top left, a Tom's Guide Act Fast! deals badge

Don't wait for Black Friday — get $300 off the Saatva Classic mattress now before prices go up

By Ruth Jones published

The Saatva Classic is our top-rated mattress for all sleep styles and right now might be the best time to save.

Mattresses
A collage of images against a green background — in the top left corner an image of a monkey in the rainforest. In the bottom right, a woman lies in bed stretching after a good night's sleep

I thought the viral drunken monkey sleep hack was a joke — until I tried it

By Ruth Jones last updated

The drunken monkey sleep method might sound like a bananas way to drift off, but this viral TikTok hack has surprising benefits.

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On the left, an image of the Nectar Premier memory foam mattress on a bed frame in our sleep studio. A member of our testing team lies on the bed while another team member jumps on. To the right, a member of our testing team sits on the edge of the Plank Firm mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom.

Memory foam mattress face-off: I tested the Nectar Premier and the Plank Firm but there's a clear winner

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
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
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
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.

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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.

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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.

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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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On the left, a close up of a woman lying on her side on the Saatva Classic mattress. On the right, an overhead shot of two women lying on the Saatva Classic mattress, one on her side and one on her back with her hips turned to the side

What Saatva mattress should side sleepers buy?

By Ruth Jones last updated

Saatva's luxury line-up accommodates every type of side sleeper and in our expert guide we'll find the best Saatva mattress for your side sleeping needs.

Mattresses
A mattress in a hotel made up with pillow and sheets, with folded towels and a breakfast tray on top of the bed

I learned the surprising reason why hotels use white sheets — and I'm never buying colorful bedding again

By Ruth Jones published

White bedding isn't just boring — these practical and elegant sheet sets are a must in hotels. Here's why I'm adding them to my own home.

Pillows & Bedding
A man wearing a laurel holds a conch shell to his lips and blows into it, practicing the ancient ritual of shankh breathing

Blowing into a conch could be new, accessible treatment for sleep apnea, says research

By Ruth Jones published

New research finds that the ancient ritual of conch blowing could reduce sleep apnea symptoms. Here's what that means for you.

Sleep Problems
Two women stand at either end of a Saatva Classic Mattress helping to install it on a white bed frame in our sleep studio. With white glove delivery, you can avoid this task

What is Saatva's free White Glove Delivery service? A guide to what is and isn't included

By Rachael Penn, Ruth Jones last updated

Saatva is a premium mattress brand and its free white glove delivery is a luxury perk. We explore what happens when a Saatva bed is delivered.

Mattresses
On the left, an image of a young women checking her bed sheets and mattress for any sigs of bed bugs. On the right, a close up of bed bugs in a mattress

3 signs there are bed bugs in your dorm room mattress — and how to get rid of them

By Ruth Jones last updated

Dorm rooms can be a haven for bed bugs with visitors arriving from across the U.S. but with these tips, you can stay pest free.

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