The best menopause mattress is a collaborative post with Origin Mattresses – we received a sample in exchange for this post. As always this is my opinion and I have not been swayed in any way. Sleep is always a constant topic of conversation, especially when you are not getting enough! I have been since having children, theirs, mine, co-sleeping, size of beds, the lack of it, how to get more and the quality of it. Add to this the perimenopause and the menopause and woah I am officially obsessed.
I experienced a medical menopause in my 30’s and found the symptoms so distressing that I went on HRT for 15 years, however, due to health risks I had to come off them and all those symptoms returned with a vengeance the worst ones being night sweats. I would get so hot and sweat so much that I would wake up soaking wet and shivering. I tried all my menopause sleeping tips. We had a memory foam mattress which we loved, but I felt like I was cooking on it.
So we got the Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress which I think is the best mattress for us gals suffering from hot flashes and night sweats. I have put it through its paces including when I caught Covid and my temperature was over 40!
What is a Hybrid Mattress?
The Origin Hybrid Pro is a multi-layered mattress that combines springs and foam layers – it has 8 layers which provide comfort and support.
So let’s start with the cooling mattress aspects – The Origin Hybrid Pro has been transformative with its three-stage cooling system powered by a graphite crystal latex layer that transfers my body heat deep into the mattress before being released into the environment via its special airflow system which helps to keep me cool, much cooler than my previous memory foam mattress.
Due to the top layer being made from Tencel (which is a sustainable wood pulp which feels cool to the touch), I don’t feel it heating up under me at all. Plus the plush soft top is a hand-stitched sleep surface so you get a feeling of luxury.
However, when those dreaded night sweats and hot flashes do happen the bamboo-infused wool layer actively works to keep me dry and comfortable throughout the night by absorbing and releasing any moisture elsewhere, by wicking away this moisture I don’t wake up in a cold sweat. I can not express just how much better my sleep has been since switching. The menopause took away my ability to regulate my body temperature but I feel more in control as I don’t have to keep a spare night by the bed or even a towel.
We thought at one point we were going to have to have two different mattresses on the bed, one for me and one for my partner, however, just because the Origin gives hot sleepers cooling comfort doesn’t mean that it doesn’t work well for my husband.
I am a larger lady and have restless legs (thanks to the menopause and lack of blooming hormones), however, due to pocketed coils, Aerospace-grade titanium springs plus edge support my movements don’t give him any sleep disruption at all. In fact, the hexagrid foam means it works for me as a side sleeper and him as a back sleeper. He also commented that we seem to be having a lot more warmer night temperatures so he is delighted with the cooling aspect of the mattress.
I have to say we are both impressed with the Origin Mattress and the fact that it works for both of us and it is reassuring to know that it comes with a 200-night trial and also a 15-year warranty. I know that a good mattress is an investment not only in cost but in your health and well-being.
Menopause symptoms can have a big effect on all parts of our life and for me, lack of sleep just exacerbates them and the anxiety I experienced knowing that I was going to have sleep disruptions caused by night sweats and hot flushes was debilitating in itself. Having the right mattress for the menopause has made my life so much better. You can not underestimate the value of a great night’s sleep.
And if you fancy trying an Origin Mattress for yourself, I have an exclusive £20 discount code for you – Jen20OFF0909 which is valid until May 14, 2024.