Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

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

Our review team cut away the heavy protective blue and clear plastic wrapping covering the Saatva Classic mattress during shipping

I'm a sleep writer — 3 reasons to buy a mattress online not in store on Black Friday

By Ruth Jones published

From the best deals to expert advice, here's why you should buy a mattress online this Black Friday and not from a mattress store

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Woman with arms in the air stretching on her bed with back to the camera as she wakes up from sleep

Better sleep starts with morning sunlight, new study suggests

By Ruth Jones published

Recent research indicates the timing of sun exposure, not the length, could be key to better sleep. We explore how morning light can help you sleep.

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The Nectar Duvet on a mattress on a bed frame in a yellow bedroom

The best duvets in 2024: Panda, Simba, Silentnight and more

By Claire Davies last updated

Get cozy with our expert chosen best duvets for every budget and sleep style, including hypoallergenic and dual duvets.

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

I’ve been sleeping on an extra firm mattress — 5 reasons I recommend buying one this Black Friday

By Ruth Jones published

From superior edge support to easy movement, here's why I'm picking an extra firm mattress in this year's Black Friday sales.

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

What is the Sheraton Hotel mattress and is it on sale this Black Friday?

By Ruth Jones published

Everything you need to know about the Sheraton Hotel mattress — including where to buy it and the Black Friday sales.

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The best bed frames and bases include the Emma Divan Bed, pictured here in a sunny bedroom

The best bed frames and bases in 2024

By Claire Davies last updated

Our expert guide to this year’s best bed frames and bases, from platform to adjustable, for all mattress types and budgets.

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Suitcase next to a hotel bed

What mattresses do hotels use? The Ritz, Hilton, Premier Inn and more

By Alison Barretta last updated

Find out why hotel mattresses and pillows are among the most comfortable you've ever slept on.

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The best smart beds and smart mattresses: image shows the Sleep Number 360 i8 Smart Bed in a silver and black bedroom

The best smart beds and smart mattresses 2024

By Claire Davies last updated

Top-rated smart mattresses and beds offer customizable cooling, dual zone firmness and cutting edge sleep tracking — here’s our guide to the best to buy ahead of Black Friday.

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The Simba Hybrid Mattress Pro mattress on a pink marble background and with a black friday sales badge overlaid on the bottom right hand corner

Simba Black Friday mattress sale 2024: Up to 25% off with early deals

By Ruth Jones last updated

Everything you need to know about shopping for a Simba mattress in the Black Friday sales, including the best deals to look for.

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A woman with dark hair lies awake in bed after waking up in the middle of the night

How to sleep with election night anxiety

By Ruth Jones published

With the polls set to close soon you might experience "electsomnia". here's what to do if election anxieties are keeping you up.

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A woman stays awake in the night because she needs to fix her sleep schedule

How to sleep after a scary movie marathon — 5 expert tips for Halloween

By Ruth Jones published

What's scarier: zombies or you after a bad night's sleep? Find out how to drift off after a scary movie marathon with our expert tips.

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Man sleeping on his side with his mouth open snoring, which is a common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea

Sleep apnea treatments: What are they and how to access them

By Ruth Jones published

Over 900 million people globally experience sleep apnea. Here are the most common treatments, from CPAP machines to healthy weight loss.

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A person lies in a stomach sleeping position on the Extra Firm side of the Plank FIrm mattress

I’m a stomach sleeper, here’s why I’m super fussy about my pillows

By Ruth Jones published

Choosing the right pillow for stomach sleepers transformed my rest. Here's what front sleepers should look for in a pillow.

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Two people sit on top of the Plank Firm flippable double-sided mattress in a bedroom

I thought double-sided mattresses were a gimmick until I tried one — here's what happened

By Ruth Jones published

The Plank Firm convinced me double-sided mattresses could be useful. Here's all you need to know before buying a flippable bed.

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A person lies in a side sleeping position on a hybrid mattress (left) and a person lies in a side sleeping position on a memory foam mattress (right)

Should you buy a memory foam mattress or a hybrid for side sleeping?

By Ruth Jones published

We explore if memory foam or hybrid mattresses are better at delivering the pressure relief side sleepers need.

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A woman with dark hair curls up on a plane seat to sleep during the flight as advised by a sleep expert for getting over jet lag

Jet lag knocked me out for a week — how I got my sleep back on track

By Ruth Jones published

Learn from my mistakes and beat jet lag quicker with these tips I'll be using the next time I fly.

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A woman lies in a side sleeping position on a Plank Firm mattress in a bedroom

Are memory foam mattresses good for side sleepers? I'm a bed tester — here's my take

By Ruth Jones published

All-foam mattresses offer deep pressure relief across the hips, shoulders and knees, which is great news for side sleepers.

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A woman stays awake in the night because she needs to fix her sleep schedule

Stress often wakes me up in the middle of the night — why it happens and how sound therapy is helping me sleep better

By Ruth Jones published

This World Mental Health Day I explore how underlying stress can cause temporary insomnia, and what you can do about it.

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Emma mattress sales lead image with a best price flag overlaid

The best Emma mattress deals November: up to 50% off foam and hybrid mattresses

By Ruth Jones last updated

The Emma July mattress sales are live with up to 50% off foam and hybrid beds, with big discounts for both UK and US shoppers.

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Two twin mattresses next to each other in a bedroom with a lamp in between

Twin XL mattress vs twin: which bed size is best for your sleep?

By Ruth Jones published

Twin XL mattresses and twin beds are both comfy for solo sleepers and teens, but which is right for you? We examine...

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The Bear Elite Hybrid mattress on a bed frame (left), Cloverlane Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame (right)

Bear Elite vs Cloverlane Hybrid: Which mattress is right for your sleep?

By Ruth Jones published

Is the Bear Elite or Cloverlane Hybrid the right premium hybrid mattress for your sleep style? We explore key differences.

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A person lies in bed in a dark room, their face lit by an illuminated phone screen

Is TikTok the new bedtime story? New survey shows Americans are embracing viral sleep hacks

By Ruth Jones published

Over one third of Americans admit to using sleep hacks to drift off, but is your TikTok habit harming or helping your sleep?

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The Relyon Bridgwater Dunlopillo Latex Mattress, our top-recommendation for most people, photographed on a wooden bed frame in a natural looking bedroom with pampas grass in the corner

The best mattress 2024: 11 top-rated beds reviewed by our experts

By Claire Davies last updated

We slept on and tested a huge range of boxed and traditional mattresses, and these are the top recommendations from our expert reviewers and certified sleep science coaches.

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Woman in jumper sitting on soft mattress with lower back pain

This is why a sagging mattress causes lower back pain — and how to fix it

By Ruth Jones published

Waking up with lower back ache? Your sagging mattress might be the cause, but there are things you can do about it.

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Two women with bigger builds cuddle up together comfortably on a supportive mattress

What is a mattress for big people?

By Ruth Jones published

We explore what a mattress for big people is, who can benefit from these specialist beds, and how to know if you need one.

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