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

On the left, a hand presses into the surface of Tempur Material on the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress. On the right, a hand presses into the surface of the memory foam top layer of the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress

How does Tempur-Pedic's mattress material compare with memory foam? We take a look

By Ruth Jones published

Our expert guide to Tempur-Material vs memory foam, including price, feel, design and whether Tempur-Pedic mattress foam lives up to the hype.

Mattresses
A close up of the Cool Gel Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, with three cushions resting against the headboard. A Tom's Guide Price Drop deals badge (left)

I'm a deals hunter — 5 queen mattresses under $400 to shop this weekend

By Ruth Jones published

We've scoured the mattress sales to find you all the best deals to shop this weekend, including money off cooling mattresses.

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Two members of our sleep team stand either side of a stack of the best memory foam mattresses we've tested, including the Nectar and Siena, balanced on a bed frame

What is the best memory foam mattress of 2025? Top 10 tested by our sleep experts

By Claire Davies, Ruth Jones last updated

Our guide to the 10 best memory foam mattresses you can buy online, tested and recommended by experts — with full reviews.

Mattresses
A woman stands in front of a window in her bedroom during time, with her hands on the curtains preparing to pull them closed

Experts say the caveman method can help you sleep in a heatwave — but I tried it and no thanks

By Ruth Jones published

The caveman method did make my room slightly cooler in heatwave but my messed up body clock meant I still couldn't sleep.

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Woman performing upward dog on yoga mat during hot yoga class

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.

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A Birch Elite Natural Mattress on a bed frame in a well lit bedroom

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.

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An old mattress leans against the side of a building

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.

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A woman sits on her bed wrapped in a blanket and holding a cup of green tea

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.

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Two women sit on the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Prime Day deals graphic in the bottom right corner

Best Amazon Prime Day mattress deals 2025

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.

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A collage of sleep products including mattresses, Oura Ring, Loop earplugs, Luna weighted blanket and Coop pillow

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

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A hand holds up a magnifying glass in front of a mattress, showing bed bugs in the headboard. A Tom's Guide Prime Day deals badge, left.

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.

Mattress Care
Two women sit on the Helix Dawn mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, testing the comfort and feel of the mattress. A Tom's Guide Price Drop deals badge in the bottom left corner

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.

Mattresses
A close up of a person sitting on the edge of the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Prime Day deals graphic in the top right corner

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

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A woman wearing a pink sleep vests lies in bed with a white hot water bottle

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.

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A close up of a hand holding a bottle of Muse Apothecary Peace Pillow Spray, ready to spray the soothing scent on their bedding. A Tom's Guide Prime Day deals badge in the top left corner

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.

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A twin Siena Essential Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Prime Day deals graphic in the bottom left corner

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.

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The Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed foundation outdoors, overlooking the sea. A Tom's Guide Prime Day deals graphic in the top left corner

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.

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A close up of the head of a bed with three pillows resting against a headboard, the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud pillow is propped up in the front. A Tom's Guide Prime Day deals graphic to the right of the picture

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.

Pillows & Bedding
The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Prime Day deals graphic in the top left corner

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

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The Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Prime Day deals graphic in the top right corner

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.

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The Vibe Luxury Plush Super Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the bottom right corner

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.

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A collage of our medium-firm mattress testing process

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

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The image shows a woman with nighttime anxiety laying in bed with her eyes open in the darkness

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.

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Saatva's Presidents' Day sale takes $400 off all mattresses over $1,000

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

Mattresses
The foot of the Plank Firm mattress sitting on a wooden bed frame in a bedroom, showing the Plank logo

Plank Firm Mattress review: A dual-sided mattress that offers support all-round

By Ruth Jones last updated

Here's everything you need to know about this very firm mattress which we put to test for over a month.

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