Helix - Sunset

I had similar shoulder issues as a side sleeper. I used the Helix sunset plush for awhile and it was great for my shoulder (after a short break in period). I never had shoulder pain with it, unlike my previous Leesa and Casper. However, I had to turn it in because I felt the hip support was not good and I was getting some back pain. I think that if I got the lumbar support upsell option (forget exactly what they call it), it would have been the perfect mattress. I think I read that for this years model the lumbar support is included automatically but just make sure.

Over the last 5-6 years I went through Leesa, Casper, Helix and finally settled on DLX hybrid, which I really like.

I understand that due being lightweight, I don't sink into mattresses much. In 2019, I purchased a Winkbed in Luxury Firm and it was heaven! I could sleep in any position and always woke up refreshed. This is from the very first night. It felt like I was wrapped in a hug all night. Motion isolation was great. Edge support was great. There wasn't a single thing wrong with the bed (except it being insanely heavy - especially in a king) and I only spent 5 minutes researching, if that. Unfortunately, it stayed with my ex. I planned to purchase it again but learned they changed things up in 2021 :/ and I'm not seeing great reviews now. I'm even seeing that the softer feels firm...come on now, Winkbed! I even emailed them to see if they had any old stock somewhere. No dice. I have now spent probably a combined 50 hours researching and am on my third mattress. I'm looking for something under $2k that my body will actually sink into! Or not just sink into and sit atop the coils that I'm not heavy enough to press into. What I've tried so far: **Sleep on Latex in medium** (no softer option) - it way too firm and uncomfortable. Loved that it was eco -friendly and ethically made. It was very heavy. It truly felt rock hard and my body hurt! Customer service was great. **Brooklyn Bedding Signature Signature Hybrid in medium with cooling pillow top** \- again, way too firm. I only got medium based off of a reddit review from someone around my size. The pillow top was not soft at all. I could feel where it dipped in the quilting (very deep dips imo, like potholes) and my body ached. it was softer than the Sleep on Latex, though. Didn't love the $99 return fee... **Helix Sunset** \- this is what I'm currently sleeping on. I tried it out at CB2 and it was significantly softer there. It was so wonderfully squishy and plush throughout. I didn't even care that random people watched me lay on it in what is mostly a furniture store. I ordered the sunset and...idk what I got but it is not that mattress from in-store! I've had it for a month and it's still far too firm. Softer than the other 2 by at least a bit but disappointing as it feels nothing like what I tried out. They are telling me it will get softer. I would have gone with the Luxe but trying that out in the store, I found the same issue with being able to feel the quilting/"potholes". Debating whether to accept a free topper as that's what the other two companies offered when I requested a return. I didn't accept those times but I am feeling defeated. I feel like I've read every post about people my size or about people looking for a truly soft mattress. My upper back hurts, my ribs REALLY hurt. I think I might be sinking in the top layer but then hit what I think are the hard coils? It's hard to know what is going on. I haven't had a goodnight's sleep all year. All mattresses were tried for at least a month. I have only been able to sleep on my back on all three and wake up with a lot of pain. My throat is dry because I think sleeping on my back leads to me sleeping with my mouth open. If I sleep on my side, I get even worse rib and chest pain. Please help! Are you or is someone you know around my weight? Please let me know what you/they use! I think I need something extra soft, something others would find to be too soft. Mattress shopping kills one's spirit.

Sorry I missed this! Sorry your tooth extraction was so expensive. That is outrageous. I hope you’re able to get dental insurance sometime soon! I have never even heard of either of those brands. Did you get to try them? Have you found the one? I settled on the helix sunset with the soft topper they sent me as I was sick of lugging mattresses but I don’t like it one bit and regret settling.

I did not, sadly. I settled on the helix as I just couldn’t take it anymore. They sent a special topper that took weeks to arrive and it helped but this is definitely not the bed of my dreams. I sleep fine but have never once thought “this bed is so comfortable.” It’s just okay. Good luck to you!

My partner and I were in the exact same boat. We’re both restless sleepers, and our old mattress made it feel like we were sleeping on a giant bowl of jelly—every tiny move turned into a full-body wave. I used to wake up annoyed *at nothing*, just because the bed wouldn’t stop wobbling. What finally helped us was switching to a **memory foam hybrid**. Full memory foam did isolate motion really well, but I personally felt like I was cooking in there after an hour. Hybrids felt like a good middle ground—less “sink,” better airflow, but still enough foam on top to cancel out most of the bouncing. If it helps, we ended up getting a medium-firm hybrid with a thicker comfort layer (I think it was like 4–5 inches of foam on top), and that combo made the biggest difference. Firmer ones felt nicer in the showroom but didn’t hide movement nearly as well once we actually slept on them. Brand-wise, I’d check out stuff like **Helix**, **WinkBed**, and **Emma** if they’re available where you are. We tried Helix first and stuck with it because it just… worked. Not magical, but we finally stopped waking each other up every time someone scratched their nose. If you can, try places with good return policies instead of relying on the 5-minute showroom test. Some mattresses felt amazing when I was lying there thinking “hmm yes, comfort,” and then turned into a regret sandwich the second night.

Helix is the closest thing that works for me. I think the hybrid stays cool

We have a Helix mattress - it's a hybrid. I love it. We did a lot of research before buying to make sure we got something appropriate for our sizes and sleep positions and everything.

I purchased the Casper- all foam- returned in a month I then purchased a helix- hybrid - one has lasted 9 years, and I’ve purchased 2 more for other bedrooms

We’re currently testing two hybrids, Helix and Amerisleep, both are so much cooler than our old no name memory foam. Also good Brooklyn Bedding cooling mattress covers instead of the cheap $20 ones from Amazon. I’m sure it’s a combination of factors but it’s been great so far

I’ve had mine for 6 years and I absolutely love it

I’ve had a Helix mattress for 5 years and still get excited to lay on it every night

I just got a helix for around $2k I think. I had a Casper before that for a bout 7 years. I’m sleeping better than I have in years and my back pain is noticeable better. I always say that a good mattress is worth the investment