Latest articles by Alison Barretta
Out of all the mattresses-in-a-box I've tested, these are the 3 I always recommend
In all of my years of testing mattresses, I've learned that you don't have to spend a fortune to sleep well. The three mattresses-in-a-box I highlight here are prime examples.
I test mattresses for a living — these are the 3 best firm mattresses on sale today
The best firm mattresses offer outstanding comfort and support for back and stomach sleepers, as well as providing relief from back pain.
Cloverlane Hybrid Mattress review 2025
Our Cloverlane Mattress review takes an in-depth look at Resident Sleep's newest luxury mattress. Here's how we got on after a month of testing.
I visited a Saatva Viewing Room to find my dream mattress — here's what happened
Saatva Visting Rooms are a way to try before you buy, and they are more mini dayspa than mattress showroom. Here's what I discovered when I visited one in Philadelphia...
Hard vs soft mattress: Which is best for general aches and pains?
Just like taco shells, you'll need to consider whether you want your mattress to be hard or soft. Here's when you should go for a firmer or plushier bed to alleviate your aches and pains.
Here are the 3 mattresses our sleep experts would buy in Purple's Presidents' Day sale
What are the best mattresses you can buy in this year's Purple Presidents' Day sale? Here are three our sleep experts recommend – and they're all up to $500 off.
If you have back pain like I do, this is the mattress to buy in the Saatva Presidents' Day sale
The Saatva RX is my favorite mattress for back pain. Learn how our exclusive discount can save you $400 off all sizes during the Saatva Presidents' Day sale.
Casper Wave Hybrid Snow mattress review
The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow mattress is the brand's coolest offering yet, but how well does it perform?
Mattresses sizes: a complete guide and how to choose
Our essential mattress size guide outlines the main US and UK mattress sizes to help you find the right mattress size for you.
What is the Eight Sleep Pod? A guide to Elon Musk's favorite smart mattress system
Tech moguls and world-class athletes credit the Eight Sleep Pod with their best rest yet. But is it worth the hype? We take a look at how this smart mattress system works...
Save up to $1,159 on Naturepedic's best organic mattresses in Presidents' Day sale
The Naturepedic Presidents' Day Sale is a great time to save on these EWG Verified mattresses, but this offer won't last long.
How thick should a mattress be? Your guide to picking the right height
Unsure whether to buy a tall or short mattress? Here's how to choose the right mattress thickness for your needs.
What is a hybrid mattress and are they any good?
What does 'hybrid mattress' mean? Is sleeping on one good for you? The answer to those questions and more revealed.
Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress review
We review the Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress to discover whether this budget-friendly, all-natural bed is good for your sleep as well as the planet
I'm testing a new Saatva Classic rival from the company behind Nectar Mattress — here's what I think of it so far
I'm in the process of testing the new Cloverlane Hybrid mattress – here's what I think of this Saatva Classic clone after one week of sleeping on it.
Leesa's best-selling hybrid mattress drops to all-time low price — and it comes with free pillows
The Leesa Sapira Hybrid is now on sale for $1,499 in a queen, which is $200 less than its Black Friday offer.
Firm mattresses aren't always best for back pain — here's why, say experts
Do hard beds cure back pain? According to experts, the answer isn't cut-and-dry. Here's what they told us about sleeping on firm mattresses for back pain...
Last chance! Take $400 off the Purple Plus during Purple's after-Christmas mattress sale
The Purple after-Christmas mattress features savings on its Essential line of beds, including a flat $400 off the Purple Plus. These savings won't last long, though.
Helix's after-Christmas sale is a Black Friday encore, featuring 25% off our favorite mattress for side sleepers
If you missed the Helix Black Friday sale don't fret – it's back as an after-Christmas sale for a limited time.
Hurry! Saatva's dual-sided organic latex mattress is up to $681 off in the after-Christmas sales for a limited time
Saatva's after-Christmas mattress sale includes big savings on the dual-sided Zenhaven Latex Mattress, which is now up to $681 off. But be quick because this deal won’t last long.
I'm a mattress tester, and these are the 3 memory foam beds I'd buy in today's Cyber Monday sales
Don't sweat it if you missed this year's Black Friday sales. Here are the three Cyber Monday memory foam mattress deals that I'd buy if I were shopping for a new bed.
Cyber Monday deals: Our 3 favorite mattress toppers are now on sale from $82
Mattress toppers are a great way to change the feel of your bed for less. If you don't know where to start, then check out these three amazing Cyber Monday deals.
Last call for super-cheap Emma, Casper, and Purple mattresses — don’t miss these Cyber Monday deals!
These Cyber Monday mattress deals are outstanding – and in some cases, they're better than what we spotted over the weekend.
