Joanne writes: Hello Pete, We bought a Tempurpedic Luxe Breeze firm mattress a year ago. I am a side sleeper and am having a lot of shoulder, shoulder blade and neck pain. My husband can’t even sleep on it. Too hard. I was looking to get a […]
Read more →Gayle writes: Hi Peter, I had a Simmons Beautyrest World Class Mattress for many years and loved it. We replaced it a year ago. Since then, we have purchased and returned 5 mattresses. Got that?! 5 Mattresses in 1 year’s time. It’s been a total nightmare. I found […]
Read more →Carrie writes: Hi Pete, I was online looking for recommendations and stumbled on to your website. We are finally mattress “shopping” but before I start going store to store, I figured I would ask you for some guidance. Currently, we have a California King Stearns […]
Read more →Mandy writes: Hi Pete, I have followed the blog a bit and have gathered a lot of insightful information for my current situation. I still wanted to reach out to you for a mattress recommendation. I’m a middle aged, heavy (200 lbs., 5’4″) pear-shaped female. I […]
Read more →Shawna writes: Hello Pete, I am beyond desperate. My family calls me “the princess and the pea” meaning I just can’t be pleased. But, IT IS NOT TRUE! The fact is, I sleep, ONLY when I visit my dad’s house once a month on an old mattress. […]
Read more →Michael writes: Hi, Pete, I’m hoping you can help with our dilemma. We purchased the Sterns and Foster Hybrid Pollock mattress. My wife cannot sleep on this mattress. She sleeps on her stomach and complains that she wakes up with numbness, lower back ache, and a […]
Read more →Suzanne writes: Hi Pete, I bought a Nectar Bed, (first memory foam mattress I ever bought). I understood that I would need an adjustment period. At first, thought it was great, but I am having low back pain. I have been sleeping in sleeping bag […]
Read more →Sandra writes: Hi Pete, I was reading your mattress evaluations. You seem to like the Wolf Tulah Plush hybrid EuroTop King mattress. I have a box spring. It’s about 25 yrs. old. I try to stay on my back, but tend to lean to the left as […]
Read more →Tom writes: Hi Pete, I’m in the market for a new mattress. I am 5 feet 10in., and I’m 181 lbs. I am a side sleeper and have lower back pain and neck pain (23 years as a firefighter) I was going to go with the Puffy […]
Read more →Kristen writes: Hi Pete, Your website is great! Thank you for sharing your experience and insights for people like me, who are overwhelmed by options out there for mattresses, and frustrated by the jargon and sales pitches. My boyfriend and I are looking to purchase our […]
Read more →Dave writes: Hi Pete, I have a older Stearns and Foster Latex Blossom euro pillowtop mattress. I have loved it. But now, I’m having some back and neck pain when I get up. Do I need a new mattress or just a topper? I want something that […]
Read more →Bruni writes: Hi Pete, I’m in need of a new mattress and happy to have come across your website. I’m 54 years old, 5’, 4” and weigh 175 pounds. I have arthritis, neck, shoulder and back issues and usually sleep either on my back or […]
Read more →Cliff writes: Hi Pete, About 2 months ago we purchased a Simmons Beautyrest Silver Luxury Firm Mattress, here in Oregon. While I like the firm support I have to agree with my wife it is too hard, at least on top. I was about to exchange it […]
Read more →Joanne writes: Hi Pete, I would love to have your advice on a new mattress. I have osteoarthritis in back and neck. My husband is 5 ft. 8 and 195 lbs. I am 5 ft. 5 and 240 lbs….both of us sleep on side and back. Please […]
Read more →Jen writes: Hi Pete, Thank you for reading my inquiry. I’m a petite side sleeper who has been through 3 name brand mattresses in the past 18 Months. I have purchased push models from Sealy Posturpedic, Simmons Beautyrest, and now I have a Serta i Series. All have […]
Read more →Harriet writes: Hi Pete, I just received your plush Talalay latex mattress topper. It’s wonderful! It has relieved my shoulder pain, from my mattress being too firm. Maybe the latex pillows, too, since I have a little neck pain. Is there one you would recommend, specifically for […]
Read more →Judy writes: Hi Pete, I have herniated discs and have had a hard time finding a mattress that doesn’t make my back worse. After reading your blog, I see my mistake in “following the hype”, as you put it. We bought the two most advertised mattresses, with […]
Read more →Sheila writes: Hi Pete, I need help buying a mattress. I am 55 years old (female). I am 5′ 9″ tall and weight 175. I have a herniated disc and pain in my lower back (L4-5). It is an old injury but acts up sometimes. I have […]
Read more →Michelle writes: Hi Pete, Do you feel that the latex topper over a Simmons Beautyrest is better than an all latex foam mattress? I’m 5’7’’ and 150 lbs. My husband is 5’9’’ and 200 lbs. We are both 50 yrs old and we are both mainly side […]
Read more →Linda writes: Hi Pete, I have severe chronic neck pain. Over the years, I’ve liked the down pillows for comfort, but don’t like having to replace them so frequently. Do you have, or know of a pillow that will relieve my neck pain and last longer? Thanks, […]
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