The Best Mattress for Sex

Why We Like It

Our hands-on tests show the Softer WinkBed is a good match for side sleepers weighing up to 230 pounds and back sleepers under 130 pounds. The foam layers contour closely to alleviate pressure and sore spots, but the coils prevent excessive sinkage for these sleepers. If you weigh more than 230 pounds, the Firmer or Plus models should provide adequate support and resist deep compression. The Luxury Firm WinkBed is ideal for those who need a balance of cushioning and reinforcement.

All versions of the WinkBed earned favorable ratings during our temperature control tests. The Softer model performed well in the motion isolation and pressure relief categories, whereas the three firmer mattresses received high marks for ease of movement and edge support.

How Does It Feel?

The Softer WinkBed is medium soft, or a 4 on our 10-point firmness scale. This model contains two layers of adaptive polyfoam, so you should expect close cushioning and conforming from this model. Luxury Firm (6) and Firmer (7) models also contour evenly, but to a lesser extent and feel more supportive as a result. If you want more bounce during sex, we recommend the WinkBed Plus (8). This model swaps out the second polyfoam layer for 2.5 inches of zoned latex, creating a very springy surface.

All WinkBed mattresses contain pocketed coil support cores divided into three firmness zones. This creates more pushback around the midsection and gentler cradling for the head and legs, which can be beneficial for both sleep and sex. A cover made of breathable, moisture-wicking Tencel fabric encases the mattress.

Why We Like It

Our hands-on tests indicate the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid is well suited to a wide range of sleeper types. Side sleepers weighing at least 130 pounds, back sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds, and stomach sleepers under 130 pounds were particularly impressed. Foam comfort layers provide close contouring to promote even alignment and reduce pressure points, but the coils are strong and stabilizing. This balance should satisfy most sleepers regardless of body type or preferred position.

Since the foam layers are on the thicker side, the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid isolates motion better than many competing coil models. At the same time, cooling gel infused into the top layer and a breathable cover help ensure a comfortable surface temperature and prevent you and your partner from overheating. The 365-night sleep trial should also be a selling point for customers who need extra time testing out their new mattress.

How Does It Feel

We’ve rated the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid as medium firm (6). The mattress contains three layers in its comfort system, beginning with adaptive polyfoam quilted to the cover. Memory foam and transitional foam layers provide additional cushioning and cradling, resulting in a mellow contour without close hugging or deep sinking.

Pocketed coils and dense base foam make up the support core. The coils provide decent reinforcement and pushback during sex, but shouldn’t respond to your movements with too much bounce or cause excessive motion transfer. A cover made from a breathable stretch-fabric blend encases the mattress.

Why We Like It

The Chill Hybrid earned its highest ratings from our side sleepers weighing between 130 and 230 pounds. That said, our team’s response was generally favorable across different body types and sleep positions, but most of our back and stomach sleepers over 230 pounds didn’t receive enough support from the mattress.

In addition to its consistent temperature control, the Chill Hybrid performed well during our motion isolation tests. The foam layers allow the mattress to reduce motion transfer without making the surface too plush for sex. Pressure relief also proved to be a defining strength. Our testers weighing up to 230 pounds enjoyed the even contouring and cradling, and did not experience much pressure buildup in any sleep position.

How Does It Feel?

The Chill Hybrid’s memory foam layer responds slowly to movement, softening when it comes into contact with body heat and forming a close cradle around your body’s unique curves. Many sleepers appreciate this cloud-like effect, but the underlying layers also push back against your weight.

The phase change cover is a notable feature. Memory foam tends to absorb and trap heat, so phase change material — which is engineered to dissipate heat and feel cool at all times — is a nice addition to the foam hybrid design. Most of our testers reported a bit of heat retention, but not as much as we’ve become accustomed to on beds with memory foam layers.

Why We Like It

With three firmness options to choose from, most sleepers can find at least one design that meets their needs. Our hands-on tests show the soft (3) model is best suited to side sleepers, who typically feel comfortable with extra cushioning around their shoulders and hips. Side sleepers of 130 pounds or more may also prefer the medium firm (6), as will back and stomach sleepers up to 230 pounds. Those who weigh more than 230 pounds should get the support they need from the firm (8) design.

Both of the Saatva Classic's coil layers promote ample airflow and the cover is made of breathable organic cotton, so this mattress sleeps quite cool. Edge support is another defining strength. The perimeter of the base coil layer is reinforced to minimize compression when you get in and out of bed, which can be helpful for people with mobility limitations. 

How Does It Feel?

The Saatva Classic feels very springy and responsive to movement, and this can be attributed to the two coil layers. You'll notice more conforming on the soft model because it contains more foam padding in the comfort system, but all three designs are bouncy and easy to move on. If edge support is a top priority, the medium firm and firm models feel much more secure around their perimeter compared to the soft model.

All Saatva Classics feature a layer of memory foam that sits beneath the lower back. This lumbar cushion can help reduce pain and pressure points, as can the pocketed microcoils located directly below the memory foam.

Why We Like It

The medium Hybrid Latex Mattress earned solid ratings from our side and back sleepers under 130 pounds. Remaining testers preferred the medium firm model, with especially high marks from side sleepers weighing at least 130 pounds and back and stomach sleepers up to 230 pounds.

Major strengths this mattress demonstrated during performance tests included temperature control, ease of movement, and edge support. Since the design does not contain foam, there won’t be any VOC off-gassing odor after unboxing — though latex does produce a smell of its own you may find unpleasant at first.

How Does It Feel?

Motion response is an important mattress quality if you and a romantic partner plan to use the bed for sex. Latex hybrids like this model from Eco Terra tend to be the most responsive, making them a popular choice for couples. You can choose from two firmness levels for the Hybrid Latex Mattress, but both offer plenty of bounce.

Unlike adaptive foam, which hugs the body and forms a mold around your figure, latex feels quite springy and produces a strong bounce in response to movement. This helps you and your partner remain on an even plane during sex, and also prevents you from feeling stuck in your mattress when you get in and out of bed.

The medium (5) design contours more closely than the medium firm (6), but you shouldn’t experience deep hugging with either model. Since the latex is ventilated and a layer of moisture-wicking wool is sewn to the bottom of the cover, the mattress should also sleep cool any night of the year. Significant pushback from the perimeter coils ensures strong edge support, as well.