I am a side sleeper so this works well enough to keep from getting a numb shoulder upon awakening, plus no aches and pains. For those considering buying- it takes a full 72 hours for the mattress to decompress into its full size before you should use it. The only drawback: I wish there was a slightly firmer wall around the entire mattress, especially at times when sleeping close to the edge (it almost feels like you could roll off). Otherwise very comfy and good quality for the price, I would give it 4 & 1/2 stars.