At first we were afraid this mattress was too soft, because we were used to a very firm foam mattress. I also needed to purchase a thicker pillow to better accommodate side sleep--with the softer mattress, my shoulder and side sunk into the mattress more. Now that I am used to the cloud-like softness of the Nova, I absolutely love it. I don't wake up with the occasional neck or back aches anymore, and I sleep very soundly. I also don't feel my partner move around in his sleep--Even with the softness, there isn't a lot of bounce.