You and your partner have individual sleep habits and comfort preferences. Maybe you toss a lot at night, but your partner doesn’t. You prefer a plush mattress, but your partner likes firm. You sleep on your side, but your partner sleeps on their stomach.

So, how do you choose a mattress that’s right for both of you? It’s easier than you might think. Many of today’s mattresses are designed with advanced comfort features and materials that can satisfy both sleeping partners, even if their individual sleep habits are different.

Here are some couple-friendly mattress styles to look for:

Queen and King Mattresses

Let’s start with the basics. You need to make sure you and your partner won’t be elbowing each other all night. A twin mattress won’t cut it. A full mattress will be cozy, but maybe a little cramped. The best bet for couples is a queen or king mattress.

Use the space of your room to determine what will fit. Also, consider how you both like to sleep. Some couples love being able to sprawl out on a king mattress (especially if they have kids who hop into bed in the middle of the night). Some couples prefer being a little more intimate in a queen.

Foam Core & Memory Foam Mattresses

Memory foam can have a tremendous impact on the quality of your sleep, regardless of each partner’s sleep habits. That’s because memory foam gently envelops each sleeper’s body, contouring to their unique curves. This means that you and your partner each receive the individualized support that your bodies need, almost regardless of sleeping position.

For example, if you sleep on your side, the memory foam will distribute your weight evenly and keep your spine properly aligned. If your partner sleeps on the stomach, the memory foam will work in the same way to keep their body fully supported in all the right places.

Memory foam can be found in both innerspring mattresses and foam-core mattresses. If you’re used to sleeping only on an innerspring, be sure that you and your partner experience a foam-core before you buy one, to ensure you both love the feel.

Individually Wrapped/Pocketed Coil Innerspring Mattresses

If you prefer the feel of an innerspring mattress, look for one with individually wrapped coils, like our Leeds, Nottingham and Cambridge mattresses from Englander.

These coils are designed to move independently, not together, so that they provide individualized support to each sleeper. So, for example, if you sleep in different ways from your partner, or your bodies are very different, you’ll both still get the support you need.

But there’s another important benefit to individually wrapped coils: when your partner moves, you don’t. Since the coils move independently, they greatly reduce motion between partners. So if your partner tosses a lot at night, you’re less likely to feel it or be woken up. Additionally, the pocketing/wrapping makes the innerspring as quiet as can be, further reducing disruptions at night.

Find the Mattress of Your Dreams

Our knowledgeable associates at Ben’s are happy to help you find the perfect mattress for you and your partner. Give us a call or stop by one of our mattress locations today.

Here’s the thing about snoring: it may seem like a harmless annoyance at first, but it can turn into a nightmare for couples.

You or your partner is being woken up by the noise, night after night. You’re not getting a good night’s sleep. You’re irritable in the morning. You’re not as alert or productive. The snoring is literally causing a disruption in your day, just as it’s disrupting your nights.

As for the snoring itself?

That’s a problem too. Chronic snoring is a sign that you’re not getting the proper airflow—a potential medical issue that may need to be addressed.

The good news is: combating snoring may be easier than you think. Something as simple as a new mattress could be all you and your partner need to enjoy a quiet, restful night’s sleep.

Today, we’ll look at some of the best mattresses to stop snoring and start sleeping like a baby again. But first, let’s consider why snoring happens in the first place.

What causes snoring?

The common cause of snoring is a partial blockage in your airway. As Mayo Clinic explains, when you sink into a deep sleep, the muscles in your mouth and throat begin to relax and restrict your breathing. As your airway becomes narrower, the airflow becomes more forceful, causing a vibration that comes out as loud snoring.

The blockage itself could be due to a number of issues, such as your sleep position, nasal problems, alcohol consumption, mouth anatomy or more serious medical issues, such as sleep apnea. You should absolutely consult a medical professional to determine the cause of your snoring.

Recommended mattresses for stopping snoring

Many snoring problems can be solved by simply adjusting your sleep position. That’s where your mattress comes into play. With the right mattress, your body can get the support it needs to clear the blockage that causes snoring.

Here are the styles we recommend and how they can help:

• Adjustable Motion Mattresses
  For many people, all it takes is a little bit of elevation to make their snoring problems go away. An adjustable mattress frame allows you to lift the head of the bed (and the foot) with the push of a button. So you don’t have to worry about rearranging your pillows all night. Simply push the button to elevate and drift off to a snore-free dreamland.
• Memory Foam Mattresses
  Memory foam mattresses can help curb snoring in two ways. First, they’re great for sleeping on your side (which is recommended for snorers to eliminate the airway obstruction). As you sleep on your side, the memory foam gently conforms to your body, supporting your body in all the right places and also ensuring proper spinal alignment. Second, even if you can’t force yourself to sleep on your side, these mattresses are great at relieving pressure points (reducing tossing too), which can help to improve your snoring.

Remember, there are many reasons for snoring, so be sure to speak to your doctor and then stop by Ben’s when you’re ready to look at all your options for a better night’s sleep.

A good-quality mattress is crucial for a great night’s sleep. But it’s important to remember that most people don’t use their beds exclusively for sleep. You read in it. You watch TV. You snack. And, if you have mobility issues too, you know how difficult it can be to do these activities with a traditional mattress, let alone get in and out of bed at all.

An adjustable motion mattress can make life so much easier—and more comfortable.

With an adjustable base, topped with the appropriate mattress, you can lift and lower the head or the foot of the bed with the push of a button, adjusting it to your unique comfort or needs, anytime you want.

Let’s take a look at just a few of the many advantages of an adjustable motion mattress.

1) More comfort – without rearranging mountains of pillows.

When you’re trying to read or watch TV in bed, you need something to support your back and keep you upright. That usually means having to create a small mountain of pillows, and then removing them again when it’s time to sleep. But even with the pillows behind you, your back isn’t getting the proper support it needs. An adjustable motion mattress makes it easy to prop you up and keep you comfortable while you enjoy a good book or movie in bed.

2) Proper spinal alignment (less back pain).

An adjustable bed can help ensure that your back stays properly aligned, whether you’re sleeping or sitting up in bed. The adjustable foot and head of the bed allow you to achieve the ideal seated or lying-down position, so you stay comfortable and eliminate the causes of back pain.

3) A helping hand for those who need it.

An adjustable bed is more than just a cozy alternative to a traditional flat mattress. For many people, it’s a necessity. An adjustable mattress makes it a lot easier for those with mobility issues to sit up, raise their legs and lie in the positions advised by their doctors.

4) Better blood circulation.

Anyone who has ever spent extended time in a hospital bed knows that physicians often recommend elevating your legs for optimal blood circulation. Similarly, if you’ve ever propped up your legs while watching TV in bed, you probably noticed the immediate increase in comfort. With your own adjustable motion mattress, you can easily lift your legs whenever you want (again, without needing a mountain of pillows) to ensure your body is getting the blood circulation it needs.

5) A solution for snoring and sleep apnea.

A little bit of elevation can do a lot for someone who suffers from sleep apnea or loud snoring. By sleeping with the head of the bed lifted slightly, you can help eliminate the windpipe obstructions that cause snoring.

Let us help you find the perfect mattress!

Stop by Ben’s to learn more about our adjustable frames and find the perfect mattress for you.

Queen mattresses are often the most popular option for individuals and couples who don’t have the space for a king bed. But with so many different mattresses to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start.

At Ben’s, many of our customers already have a general idea how much they want to spend on a mattress, so a good starting point is narrowing your options by price. And since Ben’s is known for having the best prices on the best brands, you don’t have to be an actual queen to afford a great queen mattress. By shopping with us, you know you’re going to get an incredible deal—and an incredible night’s sleep.

Need some help? Here are our top picks for best, affordable queen mattresses.

Heritage Queen Mattress Set – $299

The Heritage mattress is a great option for those who want to spend as little as possible on a mattress without sacrificing comfort or quality.

What we like:

• Eco-friendly, remanufactured construction uses recycled components to save on materials and pass that savings onto you
• Quilted knit top (one sided)
• 8+ inch mattress thickness for dependable comfort and support, night after night

Want to spend less? Check out the Monarch, which is a smooth-top, 6-inch remanufactured Queen mattress for only $187. Or, upgrade to the coziness of pillow top with the remanufactured Caress for only $399.

Cardiff Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set – $499

Step up your comfort with the Cardiff mattress, a cozy pillow top from one of the most respected brands in the industry: Englander.

What we like:

• Pre-stressed Supersoft Foam for added comfort in the top quilted layer
• Gel-infused memory foam with zoned lumbar support for extra pressure-point relief in your lower back
• Foam-Encased Alternating Coil Innerspring Unit, which conforms to your body and reduces motion between partners

Bristol Queen Mattress Set (Firm or Plush) – $599

Our Bristol mattress is available in firm and plush options and loaded with comfort layers (including memory foam) to whisk you off to dreamland, every night.

What we like:

• Gel-infused memory foam cradles your body and eliminates the pressure points that cause tossing and turning
• A Tencel® cover in the top quilted layer creates a dryer, cooler sleep surface
• Foam-Encased Innerspring reduces mattress noise and movement

Leeds Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set – $599

For the same price as the Bristol, you can treat yourself to the luxurious softness of the Leeds Pillow Top Mattress, which is also made by Englander.

What we like:

• Cozy top layer of comfort provided by 2-inch pre-stressed CertiPUR-US® certified Supersoft Foam
• Another 2 inches of Luxurious Foam underneath, for soft cushioning and the support your body needs
• Individually wrapped innerspring coils, which move independently to relieve pressure points and reduce motion when your partner tosses

Runners Up

• Constitution Foam Mattress – $599 – A great memory foam mattress at a great price
• Nottingham Pillow Top – $699 – An extra-thick pillow top for those who love sleeping on a cloud of softness