Like most married couples, my husband and I both like it to be different temperatures at night and I’m usually freezing! So having a blanket for the winter that is great either as a normal blanket or a heated blanket helps both of us! I can have my side on while his is off and it doesn’t really bother him too much like other heated blankets! The Serta - Fleece to Sherpa Heated Blanket is probably one of the best I’ve used and I definitely recommend it for anyone who likes to stay warm and cozy in the winter! I haven’t tried it wash it yet but it says machine washable on the packaging which is different from others I’ve had.