In heterosexual relationships, is there a side of the bed that men normally sleep on? Is there any kind of tradition behind it? Like, if you're standing at the foot of the bed looking at the pillows, are men supposed to sleep on the left or right side? My dad always slept on the left side. And myself, with my last girlfriend, I also slept on the left side. Am I unconsciously re-enacting some kind of old tradition as to what side I'm supposed to sleep on? [more inside]
posted by Sully on Oct 23, 2009 - 124 answers

How can I get going faster in the morning? [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Oct 22, 2009 - 34 answers

Hard medical evidence about sleeping on a hard, flat surface? [more inside]
posted by KMH on Jun 29, 2009 - 2 answers

How can we make our mattress firmer and give us a better night's sleep? [more inside]
posted by tomcochrane on May 20, 2009 - 12 answers

I need a proper sleep position! I don't know which one I sleep to, because I keep tossing and turning till sleep overtakes and I fall asleep. [more inside]
posted by Vandal on Jan 16, 2009 - 18 answers

How can I keep my SO from kicking me in his sleep? [more inside]
posted by Nathanial Hörnblowér on Nov 17, 2008 - 12 answers

Do I really need a mattress cover? [more inside]
posted by k8lin on Jul 22, 2008 - 35 answers

I'm looking for some headphones comfortable enough to wear while sleeping/trying to sleep. [more inside]
posted by Dreamcast on Jul 7, 2008 - 14 answers

What do you keep in your beside table? [more inside]
posted by oxford blue on Jul 2, 2008 - 45 answers

Last night I slept in my own bed after several days in the road and realized that the hotel beds were much more comfortable and rejuvenating than my own. How can I replicate the hotel-bed experience at home? [more inside]
posted by mikewas on Mar 13, 2008 - 27 answers

Can I convert a traditional bed into a platform bed? [more inside]
posted by wflanagan on Jan 26, 2008 - 10 answers

I've been sleeping on a cheap Ikea mattress for a few years now and have finally decided to invest in a better one. I like the Tempur-Pedic beds, but I haven't really looked into them due to the high prices (I need a Queen). I recently came across these Bergad Isoform Mattresses while researching online and found quite a few good reviews on epinions. I'm a bit worried about having to purchase one without being able to test it, though I hear they are quite comparable to the Tempur-Pedics. What are your thoughts? As an aside, I have a genuine curiosity about how these beds are for sex. I'm used to spring mattress beds which seem to be more buoyant than the foam beds, and I'm curious if that affects sex in any way. I don't mean to be crass, but it IS hard to find reviews on that other thing people do in their beds!
posted by ISeemToBeAVerb on Dec 27, 2007 - 17 answers

Two single duvets on double beds in Copenhagen. Why? Is this a local thing? [more inside]
posted by like_neon on Jul 2, 2007 - 17 answers

Comfortfilter: Help me sleep better- My futon is old, lumpy and I am currently too broke to replace it. [more inside]
posted by sunshinesky on Dec 17, 2006 - 21 answers

My boyfriend's 5-year-old son insists on climbing into bed with us in the morning. [more inside]
posted by mezzanayne on Dec 9, 2006 - 29 answers

Help me find a cheap fix for a lumpy futon mattress. [more inside]
posted by anjamu on Sep 6, 2006 - 10 answers

What are the pros and cons of sleeping on the floor? [more inside]
posted by philosophistry on Aug 6, 2006 - 16 answers

So I've been waking up from nightmares a few times a month by screaming out loud... [more inside]
posted by callmejay on Mar 20, 2006 - 15 answers

Looking for advice on a great bed/mattress--we're ready to invest....What's the best night of sleep you ever had? [more inside]
posted by seaward on Mar 14, 2006 - 22 answers

SleepFilter: Please help me learn to fall asleep on my back. [more inside]
posted by OmieWise on Mar 13, 2006 - 19 answers

I got engaged a few weeks ago, and raw romance has inevitably turned to more practical matters, the most immediate of which is how to sleep together, now that I'm moving in. Sharing a bed for purposes of sleeping is no mean feat, it seems -- though I do fairly well, she barely sleeps, what with my stealing the covers and talking in my sleep. Now we're wondering if we should put two twin beds together, have two separate comforters, get a king-sized, maybe start using earplugs. How did you learn to sleep with your significant other or, perhaps, how did they learn to sleep with you?
posted by waldo on Sep 21, 2004 - 30 answers

Why am I so hot in bed? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by Coffeemate on May 10, 2004 - 36 answers

I need a new mattress. While shopping around, I tried one of those TemPurpedic, Swedish foam mattersses. They are about 4x more than I would ever expect to pay for a bed, but i am tempted. Anyone have any experience/advice/tips on these? Worth it or not? Any cheaper alternatives?
posted by bluno on May 1, 2004 - 13 answers