Health experts say you should use your bed for two activities only: sleeping and sex. And while a good night’s sleep is probably the most important consideration to take when you choose a mattress, there’s no reason why you should compromise on shut-eye if you also want a good mattress for a little somethin’ somethin’.
Typically, the best mattresses for sex responds to motion without signaling your every move with loud squeaks and creaks. Mattresses made of foam or latex are virtually silent when they bear weight, but springs can give you better bounce.
You also want a bed that offers good edge support so that you can roll around without rolling off! Temperature regulation and durability are also important.
So, if you’re on the hunt for a mattress that’ll show you a good sleep time and help improve your sexual satisfaction, look no further than our selection of the 10 best mattresses for sex below.
1. Best Innerspring Mattress for Sex: The Saatva Classic from Saatva
This classic mattress from giant bedding company Saatva is a luxury innerspring bed that boasts not just one layer of support coils, but a second layer of pocketed recycled steel micro coils. This dual support system not only helps maintain a high level of bounce, but makes the bed very responsive for sex. Additionally, the coil-on-coil support keeps the mattress stable and the surface flat, reinforcing the perimeters of the bed too.
But the Saatva has a few more features that make it a favorite for frisky couples. For starters, it’s not a traditional innerspring mattress, and has been designed with optimal spinal support in mind. Above the micro coils, a super-soft Euro pillow top contains a layer of high-density lumbar-protecting memory foam, while the bed’s organic cotton cover is also quilted with extra foam and infused with a Guardin antimicrobial fabric treatment. Both provide excellent body-contouring and pressure relief while you sleep, and also help to keep the Saatva relatively quiet.
The mattress comes in three firmness levels, the bestselling Luxury Firm, Plush Soft, and Firm, and two different heights, including the Custom Slim at 11.5 inches and the Premier Luxury at 14.5 inches.
And on top of that? Saatva, regarded as one of the best online mattresses available, offers free White Glove delivery in the contiguous U.S., which means they not only deliver and assemble your new mattress in-home, but remove your old one, too.
Details
- Firmness: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, and Firm
- Material: Hybrid, foam and coil-on-coil
- Lifespan and warranty: 8+ years lifespan; 15-year warranty
- Special features: Eco-friendly materials used throughout, including recycled steel inner springs
- Special offers: 120-night sleep trial and Free White Glove Delivery + Mattress Removal
2. Best Hybrid Mattress for Sex: The Casper Hybrid Mattress by Casper
The Casper Hybrid is a recent version of the online bedding company’s bestseller, the Casper.
A top comfort layer consists of the brand’s own super-bouncy, latex-like, open-cell polyfoam. Not only does this mean the mattress has a quick response to pressure — a plus for lively lovers — but the open-cell design ensures stronger air circulation, enhancing the bed’s cooling capabilities.
Beneath the polyfoam, a 1.5-inch layer of memory foam offers comfortable conforming and relief, while a transition layer of high-density foam with Zoned Support helps alleviate pressure point pain, especially around your shoulders and hips.
The seven-inch base of pocketed coils is reinforced with a layer of high-density foam, making getting in, out, and rolling all about much easier, too. The springs bolster the bed overall, while adding even more bounce and, because they’re pocketed, they keep noise to a minimum.
Finally, the Casper Hybrid’s cover is made of a soft polyester blend with a zipper, which makes it easy to remove for regular washing.
Details
- Firmness: Medium
- Material: Foam and coils
- Lifespan and warranty: Lifespan of 7+ years; 10-year warranty
- Special features: Zoned Support for pressure relief
- Special offers: 100-night sleep trial, and free shipping and returns
3. Best Eco Mattress for Sex: The Avocado Green Mattress from Avocado
The Avocado Green mattress is a hybrid constructed with natural latex, organic cotton, and other non-polluting materials. It’s the perfect pick if you want satisfaction guaranteed in both sex and value!
There are two versions of this mattress, but the original Avocado Green is made with a three-inch natural Dunlop latex layer atop eight inches of pocketed coils made from upcycled steel.
This latex and innerspring construction works together to encourage ample air circulation and cool, comfortable sleeping. This mattress is bouncy, though if you want a little more spring, you can opt for an additional pillow top with two more inches of organic latex foam.
However, the bounce does come with good support, as the bed’s core is constructed with individually pocketed steel coils. These allow for zoned support in the shoulders, hips, knees, and spinal area, which is great for side sleepers. They also ensure above-average edge support.
The cover of the Avocado Green Mattress is crafted with soft, airy organic cotton and hand-tufted with GOTS-certified organic wool. The Avocado Vegan, though sharing the same essential structure, swaps the organic wool with a 100% organic cotton weave cover. Furthermore, no animal-based products are used in any part of the bed’s construction, giving this mattress the PETA seal of approval.
As if that’s not enough, Avocado mattresses are easy on your wallet compared to other eco-friendly hybrid beds, and are backed by a 365-night sleep trial and 25-year warranty.
Details
- Firmness: Firm (7 on the firmness scale)
- Sizes: Twin to California King
- Material: Hybrid, latex and pocketed coils
- Lifespan and warranty: Lifespan of 8+ years; 25-year warranty.
- Special features: All eco-friendly materials; optional pillow top to add on if you want more latex bounce
- Special offers: 365-night sleep trial; free shipping in the U.S.
4. Best Foam Mattress for Sex: The Leesa Mattress from Leesa
Full foam might not be your first choice when you choose a mattress for sex, but amorous couples shouldn’t overlook the 10-inch Leesa. Constructed with three different foams, the comfort layer is composed entirely of the brand’s breathable LSA200 foam, making this bed super-responsive with a heck of a lot more bounce than you might expect.
Two inches of memory foam form the transition layer and allow for some soft sinkage, but not so much that you feel like you’re being sucked into the mattress. Rather, with both the LSA200 and memory foams, you and your partner can spoon in comfort on your side after a night of romantic cuddling, and rest assured you will wake up without the aches often associated with side-sleeping on a more solid mattress.
That said, the Leesa is rated at a medium to medium-firm feel, or a 5-6.5 on the firmness scale. If you prefer your mattresses on the super-soft side, this one is probably not for you.
The bed’s base is constructed of a thick layer of high-density polyfoam, providing stability and shape, and ensuring optimum support for the layers above.
The multi-foam layer composition of the bed cuts down on motion transfer so couples can sleep without disturbing each other. And, noise from moving around is practically non-existent. All the foams are CertiPUR-US certified, which means you can also be confident that these mattresses are free from harmful chemicals.
Like most mixed-foam mattresses, the edge support is fairly good but the sides may start to droop sooner rather than later within the bed’s lifespan. Finally, the Leesa’s seamless cover is made of a polyester and spandex blend, and feels thick and cozy to the touch.
Details
- Firmness: Medium to Medium-Firm
- Material: Memory foam and polyfoam
- Lifespan and warranty: 6+ years lifespan; 10-year warranty
- Special features: Super responsive LSA200 foam
- Special offers: 100% free returns within 100-night sleep trial
5. Best Latex Mattress for Sex: Zenhaven from Saatva
Zenhaven from Saatva is a 100% organic all-latex mattress. Handcrafted with Talalay latex foam, it is naturally resistant to dust mites and mold, and delivers a cool sleeping experience.
Another reason that we included the Zenhaven in our guide to the best mattresses for sex comes down to the fact that Talalay latex is super responsive and bouncy, making it a shoe-in for lively couples!
Though the Zenhaven mattress has four layers of latex, it’s actually a flippable bed with two levels of firmness.
The middle support core is made up of two dense layers of Talalay latex. The softer, medium-firm side is called Luxury Plush and features 1.5 inches of lush, supportive Talalay latex. While Talalay latex is lighter with better bounce than Dunlop latex, this softer side of the bed does conform closely to the body to give sufficient pain and pressure relief.
Turn it over, and a firmer profile featuring 1.5 inches of more robust, supportive latex may be more attractive to those who don’t want close conforming or need as much pressure-relief while they sleep.
Both sides are wrapped with an organic cotton cover quilted with 100% organic New Zealand wool, which not only feels cozy to the touch, but is breathable, helping to regulate body temperature.
Though the mattress scores highly for being virtually soundless, reviewers report it has very poor edge support, which may result in the sides of the bed sagging over time. Also, a latex bed is heavier than your average mattress, so flipping it over may be a two-person job!
Details
- Firmness: Two different firmness options
- Material: 100% natural latex and organic materials
- Lifespan and warranty: 20-year warranty
- Special features: 100% organic, and two firmness options in one mattress
- Special offers: 120-day sleep trial and and free White Glove delivery
6. Best Couples Mattress for Sex: Helix Dual Balanced by Helix
Sharing a bed involves more than snuggling up for nightly hanky-panky. It also means figuring out how to get a restful night’s sleep when there’s another person a mere kiss-length away.
New York-based mattress brand Helix came up with the ideal solution. While this company already offers seven different types of mattress for all sleep styles and preferences, they recently added the Helix Dual Balanced Mattress and the Helix Dual Extra.
Presenting split firmness levels on each side of the bed, this mattress is a quality compromise for couples who have different sleep styles or firmness preferences. One side boasts the gentle feel of the brand’s softer mattress models, while the other side provides the solid feel of their firm beds.
Like all Helix mattresses, the Dual Balanced bed is a hybrid with a pocket coil support core and comfort layers of foam.
Here, the top layer is a supple, pressure-relieving Memory Plus foam, which is used in different densities to achieve the soft and firm feel of each side.
Memory foam yields to your body shape, ensuring your spine and other pressure points are cushioned and comfortably positioned. The memory foam in the Dual Balanced mattress is especially attractive if you are a side sleeper who typically needs additional contouring support for your hips, shoulders, and head.
If you’re a back or stomach sleeper, the Helix Dual Extra has the same basic construction as the Dual Balanced, except that the memory foam comfort layer is replaced with a layer of Helix’s sturdier propriety polyfoam.
A transition foam layer is sandwiched between the memory foam and the pocket coil support core. The coil springs have reinforced edging that avoids sinkage, no matter how close to the bed’s perimeter you slumber.
Also, the consistent airflow running through the coil layer means that this mattress sleeps cool, no matter how hot and sweaty sex gets!
The bed’s base layer of dense foam gives the Dual Balanced overall support and shape, while maintaining the mattress’s durability.
Finally, the mattress is covered with a soft, non-removable cover, which optimizes airflow.
Since both the Dual Balanced and Dual Extra are specifically designed for two people, they are only available in three sizes, including Queen, King, and California King.
Additionally, be prepared to spend a little more on these split models than the standard Helix beds.
Details
- Firmness: Dual firmness, Soft and Medium-Firm
- Material: Hybrid, coils and foam
- Lifespan and warranty: 10-year warranty
- Special features: Split firmness levels
- Special offers: 100-day sleep trial
7. Best Durable Mattress for Sex: The WinkBed
The WinkBed mattress is a luxury hybrid combining high-quality foam with coil-on-coil support. The strong dual innerspring system is constructed of eight inches of wrapped innerspring coils supporting a further 2.4 inches of mini-coils, providing excellent bounce and super edge support. This mattress is one of the best for sex.
In between the coils, a compressed cotton lumbar pad helps to promote spinal alignment, targeting hip and lower back pain. Above the mini-coils, a layer of high-performing, cooling memory foam stops the bed from overheating and keeps motion transfer to a minimum. In addition, the quilted cover, made of all-natural, eucalyptus wood-based Tencel, contains gel-infused Hypersoft foam, offering more pressure relief and coolness. In short, couples are assured a comfortable sleep after their energetic exercising!
The base of this bed also boasts a two-inch layer of support foam, so it’s not surprising that the complete mattress stacks up to a 14-inch height.
This mattress comes in three firmness levels: Plush, Medium, and Firm. There’s also a new Plus model for heavier individuals, which features latex instead of memory foam atop the mini-coil layer.
The WinkBed costs a little more than your average hybrid. However, you can save with the Lifetime 50% Off Comfort Replacement Option, which allows you to buy a new mattress for 50% of the current selling price after the trial period expires. It’s an attractive option for amorous couples who put more strain and stress on their bedsprings than the average sleeper!
Details
- Firmness: Soft, Medium, Firm, and Plus
- Material: Memory foam and polyfoam
- Lifespan and warranty: 7+ years lifespan; lifetime warranty
- Special features: Special model for heavier sleepers
- Special offers: 100% free returns within the 120-night sleep trial
8. Best Luxury Mattress for Sex: The DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid Mattress by DreamCloud
Relatively new to the market, the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid Mattress is one of the fastest growing luxury bed-in-a-box mattresses.
It’s a hybrid bed with eight layers that bring together all you need for both frolicsome fun and a deep, restful sleep.
A bottom layer of high-density memory foam acts as a strong support for the above layer of foam-encased innerspring coils. This coiled support core maintains great body alignment and a strong airflow for cool sleeping.
Additional foam layers sit on top of the springs, including a thin layer of super-dense memory foam and a five-centimeter layer of DreamPlush supportive memory foam. Both work to offer deep contouring support for all types of sleepers.
Three more slim-lined foam layers follow, including gel-infused memory foam and a layer of perforated latex foam. These layers not only help make the mattress responsive to pressure, but encourage greater cooling than your average foam bed.
Together, this multi-foam and coil combo serves up a great amount of bounce, but without too much motion transfer so you can enjoy easy movement and balance in equal parts. If that wasn’t enough to make this mattress one of the best mattresses for sex, the final layer, a cashmere blend hand-tufted cover brings a striking sensuality to the party too.
Free shipping is available to all U.S. customers, who can also opt for White Glove delivery for an additional charge. DreamCloud also offers a 365-night sleep trial giving you ample time to test the bed with your best moves!
Details
- Firmness: Medium Firm
- Material: Hybrid, foam and coils
- Sizes: Twin to California King
- Lifespan and warranty: 6+ years lifespan; lifetime warranty
- Special features: Hand-tufted cashmere blend pillow top
- Special offers: 365-night sleep trial; free shipping in the U.S.
9. Best Value Mattress for Sex: Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress by Zinus
If cost as well as quality are important to you, the Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress from Zinus is likely the bed for you. Kick-off prices are $112 for a Twin. But even if you want to indulge in a sextastic California King, you won’t spend more than $500.
Zinus offers four levels of thickness, from six inches to 12 inches. Each thickness reflects the mattress’s comfort level, so if you like a firm bed to roll around on, the six-inch option is your best bet. On the other hand, the 12-inch option provides a plushier feel. That said, no matter which thickness you choose, this mattress has that sweet sinking feeling typical of memory foam beds.
The mattress is comprised of three layers: A top layer of memory foam is followed by two inches of pressure-relieving, high-density polyfoam (though not in the six-inch model), and a base of high-density foam. A soft, Jacquard knit cover wraps around the mattress.
The three layers also offer great pressure relief, conforming well to your body and helping you to have a comfortable night’s sleep. These layers also do a great job of isolating motion, which is a big plus once you fall asleep and don’t want to be woken by your partner moving around, but it does make the surface less bouncy over all.
CertiPUR-US certified, two of the main selling points of this mattress are the odor-neutralizing particles of charcoal and natural green tea that are infused within the memory foam to keep it fresh. Certainly a clean-smelling bed is a plus for those more intimate moments!
Details
- Firmness: Soft, Medium, and Firm
- Material: Memory foam
- Lifespan and warranty: Lifespan of 6+ years; 10-year warranty
- Special features: Budget price; odor-neutralizing particles of charcoal and green tea keep the mattress smelling fresh
- Special offers: 30-night sleep trial; free shipping and returns
10. Best Pressure Relieving Mattress for Sex: The Purple Mattress by Purple
Stress, strain, and age can cause your body to ache, but that shouldn’t keep you from behaving like a teenager under the covers. If it does, the Purple Mattress from trend-setting bedding company Purple may be the answer.
A hybrid bed, the Purple Mattress consists of a core pocketed coil system alongside the brand’s unique Smart Comfort Grid Technology to offer superb pressure-reducing comfort and support.
Like the original Purple mattress, this new bed on the block uses Hyper-Elastic Polymer constructed in a grid design as its comfort layer. Somewhat similar to memory foam, this material is soft enough to allow the body’s pressure points to sink into it comfortably. The difference here is that pressure transfers to the grid walls, providing ample support and fully preventing that “stuck in a mattress” feeling associated with memory foam.
It’s also super responsive, snapping back into shape as soon as pressure is removed. No matter how you move around or lie on it, and no matter what your body size or preferred sleep position, your body will be supported where support is needed.
In addition, the open grid design enhances airflow and breathability, making this mattress a good pick for sweaty sleepers.
Underneath the comfort layer, a thin sheet of polyfoam acts as a transition to the pocketed coils below. This springy coil system supports the pressure-relieving capabilities of the top comfort layer and brings further bounce to the bed.
Finally, a thin foundation layer of high-density polyfoam supports the pocketed coil system above, while the stretchy polyester and spandex blend cover boosts breathability and cool sleeping even more.
You can choose your own comfort level too, with Medium-Soft, Medium, and Medium-Firm options. The thickness of the innovative grid design can also be adjusted to match your preference with 11-inch, 12-inch, or 13-inch full bed profiles.
Details
- Firmness: Medium-Soft, Medium, and Medium-Firm
- Material: Hybrid, Hyper-Elastic Polymer and coils
- Lifespan and warranty: 7+ years lifespan; 10-year warranty
- Special features: Smart Comfort Grid adapts to your body type and sleep position
- Special offers: 100-night sleep trial; free shipping
conclusion
Some may think “a bed is just a bed”.. and that it makes no difference in your sleep patterns. Well, whether you are sleeping or connecting with your partner in an intimate way, you need a mattress that provides comfort, as well as discreetness. The kids don’t need to hear the springs in the bed squeaking from down the hall, right? Foam mattresses are comfortable, supportive, and perhaps, most importantly… QUIET! Find one to fit your needs today and… ENJOY IT!
