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Mattresses and Sex -- Based
on Data From Over 150 Actual Owners
The different mattress types tend to have their own advantages
and disadvantages when it comes to sex.
Based on data from at least 150 actual mattress owners, the
different mattress types below are compared and contrasted in
regard to their suitability for sex. See glossary below for
more details.
Keep in mind that the information below represents what is often,
but not always, the case; a particular brand, model or individual
mattress may go against these findings.
"Active"
sex friendly |
Fair- Good |
Poor- Fair |
Fair |
Good |
Good |
Bouncy |
Poor- Fair |
Poor |
Poor |
Fair- Good |
Fair- Excellent |
Allows
discretion |
Poor- Fair |
Good- Excellent |
Fair- Good |
Good |
Fair- Good |
Durable |
Good- Excellent |
Fair- Good |
Fair- Excellent |
Good |
Fair |
Allows
many positions |
Fair- Good |
Fair- Good |
Fair- Good |
Fair- Good |
Fair- Good |
Comfortable |
Good |
Fair- Good |
Fair- Good |
Good |
Fair- Good |
Supportive |
Good- Excellent |
Fair- Good |
Poor- Good |
Good |
Fair- Good |
Allows
faster climax |
Fair |
Good |
Fair |
Fair- Good |
Fair |
Whole
bed suitable |
Poor- Fair |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Glossary
"Active" sex friendly
The mattress is easy to move around on. In other words, the bed does not have too much "traction"
which can discourage partners from being active and changing
positions.
Firmer mattresses that prevent the partners from sinking in
are generally good for active sex. Memory foam beds, especially
those which are high density, are likely the least friendly
for active sex because of the traction they can provide.
Bouncy
The mattress can have a bouncing effect when moved on, as
opposed to being solid. Bouncing can help some people get
into a rhythm. Innerspring beds are best for bounciness, assuming
they do not have a thick memory foam layer. Latex can be bouncy,
especially talalay processed latex. Airbeds can be somewhat
bouncy if they are filled with enough air.
Allows discretion
The mattress can allow sex to take place with no one in the
next room being aware. A heavy bed that absorbs motion, such
as memory foam or latex, is often immovable and silent during
sex. Lightweight beds, such as airbeds, may not provide much
discretion, and innerspring mattresses tend to not absorb
motion and can squeak.
Durable
The bed can withstand repeated use over several years without
breaking, sagging or losing comfort and support. Innerspring
mattresses overall are most prone to have durability issues.
Allows many positions
The properties of the mattress allow for a wide variety of
positions to be performed comfortably and easily. Certain
bed types are more suitable for certain positions than others.
For example, positions that require much "traction"
would be better performed on a memory foam bed. Positions
that are helped by bounciness would be better performed on
an innerspring bed. Airbeds and waterbeds, with their ability
to adjust the firmness, may allow for position variety.
Comfortable
The bed is comfortable overall for the performing of sex.
In addition, knees, elbows, hands have minimal pressure points
that can cause pain or discomfort.
Supportive
The mattress does not significantly sink in, resulting in
a supportive, flat plane.
Allows for faster climax
The bed provides "traction," which allows for more
efficiency, and this can result in faster and easier climax.
Whole bed is suitable
The entire top surface area of the mattress is sex friendly
-- as opposed to, say, a Sleep Number Bed which may present
issues with using the middle area comfortably for love making.