Side sleepers benefit from a mattress that provides extra cushioning for relieving hips and shoulders, and Helix Sleep makes some of the best we've tried. This weekend the sleep specialist has slashed mattress prices across their site, including 20% off the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress ahead of Black Friday mattress sales next month. Plus, you get free two free pillows worth up to $150 depending on the size of mattress you buy when you buy the Helix Midnight Luxe.
This medium-form mattress boasts features tailor-made for side sleepers: memory foam for pressure point relief, enhanced contouring lumbar support, and a quilted pillow top for added comfort. The Helix Midnight Luxe is the more opulent version of the best-selling Helix Midnight, and would be the best mattress choice for lighter bodies as it provides extra cushioning.
Helix Sleep offers a 100-night sleep trial on the Helix Midnight Luxe so you'll have plenty of time to try it at home. You'll get a 15-year warranty should you decide its the best side sleeper mattress for you, plus there's free shipping too.
Are medium-firm beds good for side sleepers?
When choosing the best mattress in a box for your body and budget, you'll quickly notice that nearly all of them are available in a medium firm feel. This is without doubt the most popular mattress firmness, as medium firm is designed to cater to as many sleep positions as possible. Back sleepers tend to benefit the most from medium-firmness as it's soft enough to support your body’s lumbar region and firm enough to avoid that 'sinking in feeling'.
While the medium-firm mattress is suitable for most side sleepers, many people who sleep on their side – especially those with a lightweight frame – may benefit from a mattress that’s rated soft on the firmness scale because its softness cushions your hips and shoulders. However, most side sleepers will do just fine with a medium firm mattress – especially if you’re between 130lbs and 250lbs.