Mattress Firmness for Side Sleepers

Side sleepers need a balance: enough give for shoulders and hips, enough support to avoid feeling unstable through the torso.

Lighter sleepers often experience the same mattress as firmer than heavier sleepers because they compress the comfort layers less. That is one reason a universal “best firmness” number is misleading.

Pair firmness with material choice using our organic mattress guide for side sleepers.