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

Experts reveal how long caffeine stays in your body — and it might be the reason you can't sleep
By Ruth Jones published
Caffeine can linger in your body many hours after consumption — we explore how this impacts your sleep.

Casper’s new plush mattress for side sleepers could change the face of memory foam beds as we know it
By Ruth Jones published
The Casper Cloud One mattress features an innovative memory foam core. Could this change sleep comfort as we know it?

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

Helix has launched a flash sale with up to $1,214 off and it's the biggest price drop we're likely to get ahead of Memorial Day
By Ruth Jones published
I've tried all kinds of Helix mattresses — these are the 3 deals I recommend in today's Helix 27% off flash sale.

'The only thing that worked for us' — the pet-friendly pest killer that gets rid of bed bugs
By Ruth Jones published
CrossFire is the mattress-friendly solution Reddit users swear by for getting rid of bed bugs.

Better sleep for less — 5 queen mattress deals under $500 you can shop right now
By Ruth Jones published
I've scoured the sales at Amazon, Wayfair and more to find my favorite queen mattress deals, starting from $249.

Sleeping on the Saatva Classic is like 'getting a full body massage' — and you can save an extra $50 tonight only
By Ruth Jones published
The Saatva Classic is a five star mattress and in the Friday night sale a queen is only $1,735.

Is this the most luxurious organic bed ever? Avocado launches the Grand Luxe mattress
By Ruth Jones last updated
With prices starting at $8,499, the Grand Luxe is Avocado's most expensive — and most indulgent — organic mattress.

It's Earth Day and our favorite organic mattresses are on sale — here are the deals we recommend
By Ruth Jones published
Support the environment and your sleep with deals on mattresses from Avocado, Naturepedic and more.

Bed bugs in your mattress? Experts say this $10 garden product gets rid of them fast
By Ruth Jones published
We explore if diatomaceous earth can kill bed bugs and how to use it.

What is the Saatva Murphy Bed Mattress and should you buy it?
By Ruth Jones published
The Saatva Murphy Bed Mattress brings luxury sleep to small spaces — we explore its build, price and comfort.

I'm a stomach sleeper who switched to a firm mattress a year ago — here's why I'm never going back to soft beds
By Ruth Jones published
I though soft beds were necessary for a cozy sleep feel but firm mattresses have revamped my sleep comfort.

Amazon is selling my favorite cheap queen mattress for just $289 and it's ideal for stomach sleepers on a budget
By Ruth Jones published
A queen Siena Memory Foam Mattress is now only $289 in Amazon's new spring sale.

5 queen mattresses under $500 to shop this weekend — I found a bed for every sleep style
By Ruth Jones published
Get a queen mattress for under $500 with these deals, chosen and recommended by experts for every kind of sleep style.

Naturepedic launches better than Black Friday sale — save up to $791 on the Concerto Mattress
By Ruth Jones published
Save 22% in Naturepedic's sitewide sale, with big savings on luxury organic mattresses, like the Concerto Pillow Top mattress, perfect for side sleepers.

What is cortisol addiction — and is it ruining your sleep?
By Ruth Jones published
We asked the experts if a cortisol addiction is why you can't sleep and what you can do about it.

I never buy anything Gwyneth Paltrow recommends — but this luxury mattress is the exception
By Ruth Jones published
The Westin Heavenly Bed comes Goop-recommended — as well as tested and approved by our sleep experts.

This eco-luxury mattress is worth the splurge — save up to $350 on the Saatva Latex Hybrid
By Ruth Jones published
Invest in eco-friendly sleep with the Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress, only $2,159 for a queen in the Friday night flash sale.

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

Which Nectar mattress should you buy?
By Nicola Appleton, Ruth Jones last updated
Which Nectar mattress is the bed in a box for you? Here's our guide to the Nectar mattress line-up, tested and chosen by experts.

Shopping for a new mattress in the weekend's sales? These are the deals I recommend — from just $168
By Ruth Jones published
I've done the hard work for you and found the biggest mattress deals from Walmart, Amazon and Best Buy to shop this weekend

Get a luxury sleep for less from the world's best hotels — save up to $965 right now
By Ruth Jones published
Save with these mattress and bedding deals from the world's best hotels, including Westin, Marriott and the Four Seasons.

The renowned Saatva Classic mattress is 15% off — and you can save an extra $50 right now
By Ruth Jones published
Enjoy the handcrafted luxury of the Saatva Classic mattress for less with Saatva's flash sale — buy a queen for $1,735.
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