I face an overwhelming amount of clutter due to my job. And I mean that in the most literal sense: I typically receive about 10 packages each week, and there are days where that number exceeds expectations. My husband is not only willing to help me carry these packages—whether it’s an adorable blow-dry brush or a hefty mattress topper—up to our third-floor office, but he often trips over them until I finally manage to unbox everything. Additionally, he helps relocate our mattress every month, learns new door codes for the recent smart lock I’ve installed, and resets the fuse box when I’m configuring a smart thermostat. Despite being a hot sleeper and disliking many of the sheets I test, he stubbornly clings to his old, flat pillow, ignoring the multitude of superior options I could suggest to him.
This backdrop makes it all the more thrilling when I can finally introduce something that genuinely caters to his and our needs rather than just another item I’m testing for the benefit of WIRED readers. That something is the Helix Dual Comfort Mattress Topper.
The name itself hints at what makes it excellent. The Dual Comfort features two distinct halves—one firmer and one softer—making it ideal for both my husband and me. As a side sleeper who often experiences discomfort, I crave something plush, while he prefers back sleeping and would contentedly rest on a bare floor if it didn’t mean sacrificing the comforter. If you and your partner have different sleeping styles and are in search of distinct mattress softness, this Helix topper provides an optimal solution.
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Photograph: Nena Farrell
