Do you prefer to Sleep on Soft Mattress or Hard Mattress?
By poohgal
@poohgal (6845)
Singapore
September 20, 2008 9:28am CST
Some people believe that sleeping on Hard Mattress is good for the back.
I remember watching a Mattress advertisement when I was young. It says "XXX Brand Mattress, it's as hard as a wooden plank". The brand is quite popular in Asia and I heard it's good for those suffering from backaches.
I've slept on one before and it's seriously HARD!! It's really as hard as a wooden plank. I wondered why my friend's parents even bought it for her in the first place. Isn't it the same as wooden plank? Why not make her sleep on a wooden plank? 
I Love Soft Mattress (not those that are so soft that I will sink in it). Soft Mattress helps me to sleep better.
How about you? Do you prefer to Sleep on Soft Mattress or Hard Mattress? 
I Love Soft Mattress (not those that are so soft that I will sink in it). Soft Mattress helps me to sleep better.
How about you? Do you prefer to Sleep on Soft Mattress or Hard Mattress? 8 people like this
34 responses
@ailema4ever (2668)
• Finland
20 Sep 08
I prefer hard mattrass, but not as hard as a wooden plank, thank you very much HA HA HA HA...When my Mom started suffering from knee pain, she went to a specialist and the doctor told her to use a hard mattrass to support her back better. My Mom's suffering from losing "oil" in her joints due to menopause...so now she's taking Glucosamine and MSM supplements and it helps her SO MUCH. :-))))
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@ailema4ever (2668)
• Finland
21 Sep 08
They take glucosamine, too? Yes, yes, glucosamine is really good and yep, you'd better tell your Mom and granny about this. Plus the doctor also told her to sit on HARD chairs with a HARD back, not on soft sofas.
@lordwarwizard (35747)
• Singapore
20 Sep 08
Hi shui tong,
I prefer to sleep on one that is firm enough but not too hard. I just want it to hold me and not let it sink.
Then as long as it is clean and not itchy, then can already.
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@lordwarwizard (35747)
• Singapore
21 Sep 08
I don't know about others but mine is. I change my sheets every week. 
If I have a maid and own a laundry shop, I would probably have them changed everyday like Oprah Winfrey.
Some people make a home on jungle floor, you know? Hardly clean and non-itchy in the poolgal sense. 
If I have a maid and own a laundry shop, I would probably have them changed everyday like Oprah Winfrey.
Some people make a home on jungle floor, you know? Hardly clean and non-itchy in the poolgal sense. 
@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
26 Sep 08
I will prefer hard mattress, but as hard as a wooden plank.. lol =D I dun like soft mattress because i tend to toss and turn b4 i fall asleep, and by time i sleep, i will start to feel backache.. lol =D
But i dun mind a water bed though even it's soft, but still it's much more comforty than a soft mattress.. lol
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@bdsurf (703)
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20 Sep 08
I dont sleep on matress. We use another type of thing to sleep which made of cotton. I can sleep good on it. I heard about some mattress which developed by spring. I heard they are good for the back and once I slept on it. Might be that type of mattress is good for back but not good for sleep. Now, sound sleep is important than any other health issu to me. So, I dont prefer any type of matress! Happy day!
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@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
20 Sep 08
since my husband is a lot bigger than me,je prefers hard mattress but me that i am small i prefer soft.
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@lazeebee (5461)
• Malaysia
20 Sep 08
Hi Poohgal, I don't have a strong back, and often suffer from lower back pains.
We now have a hard matress; but not as hard as a plank. The matress will help support my back when I sleep. I didn't realise this earlier - often woke the next day, with back pains!
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@cuttyrish (2667)
• United States
21 Sep 08
i prefer sleeping in a soft mattress, because its more comfortable to sleep in and its cooler... i do not have any backaches...i sleep on my side... sleeping on hard mattresses gives me stiff neck..
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@earncommunity (1183)
• India
20 Sep 08
I too like soft mattress which makes me feel cozy, especially when it is raining and the weather out side is really cold. 
But during hot weather i rather prefer a hard mattress, i have not yet developed any backaches so at this moment i'm not bothered about it.
But during hot weather i rather prefer a hard mattress, i have not yet developed any backaches so at this moment i'm not bothered about it. 
@mimico (3617)
• Philippines
21 Sep 08
I think what you want is a firm mattress. I don't like soft ones becomes even if it doesn't sag, it somehow makes my back hurt. At first it will be really comfortable, but then after 8 hours of sleep my muscles will hurt. I have a slight back problem, so I need the firm mattresses that don't bend.
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@veluchamya (4)
• United States
21 Sep 08
I prefer to sleep in a hard mattress because at some point it should be uncomfortable for us to wake up rather than being very soft that we sleep in it for days...
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@esilanna (168)
• Malta
21 Sep 08
Hello mylotting friends!!I sleep on asoft mattress. I have heard some people saying that sleeping on a soft mattress is not very good for the back. However, I don't know if I am doing good at my back or not. What do you think???Happy mylotting.
Good day.
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@comeonmolly (828)
• China
21 Sep 08
Hi,dear friend,
For me I have to admit that I like to sleep on the soft Mattress as well ,for it is much more comfortable when we are sleeping on it ..I like the comfortable and soft condition when I am asleep.I even don't understand why must we sleep on a Hard Mattress ,Now I am clear .that is for the health especially for the back concerns..for our health ,I think we should sleep on that Hard Mattress.1 person likes this
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
21 Sep 08
hi pooh gal I have a pillowtop serta posture pedic and Ilove it as its firm but not hard like a plank, and soft yet you do
not sink into it. myback is just greatsleeping on my posturpedic
and I am so glad to have a new bed. sure luxury and it will last
me the rest of my life for sure. mine is a firm mattress not soft nor hard.It is a bear to change sheets on but I still love its comfort and wish I had gotten it sooner. lol
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@Leixa003 (867)
• Philippines
21 Sep 08
I think one should sleep on the not so soft and not so hard. The mattress that would not make your back bend. Though I would really love to sleep in a soft matress but since I had read that it would be drastic for my back I chose the middle one, not too soft and not to hard because I think sleeping in a hard mattress would also make your back ache. And not just the mattress but one should carefully chose a pillow not to hurt ones neck. happy sleeping. ;)
@dreamweaverjan (3471)
• United States
21 Sep 08
HI Poohgal: I would prefer to sleep on "any" mattress right now that the springs
aren't pokin me in my already sore back and sore ribs...
I'm not sure how old this mattress is either but its OLD ENOUGH and its done its
thing for years now;
I wish I had the money to buy one of those tempurpedic mattress's they look
heavenly..(sigh)!
but right now I have two old quilts folded up to block the pokin springs on mine
it helps boy does it help but mine needs to be tossed out to the mattress graveyard
where ever that is..(G)!
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@IrishRose23 (542)
• United States
21 Sep 08
For me, personally, it has to be kind of in between. If I sleep on a very hard mattress, I most certainly won't get any sleep. The way my body is shaped, if I sleep on a soft mattress, it would be uncomfortable a little bit. So, my mattresses have to be a mixture of both.
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