This bed is something that we would recommend to everyone we know.  With both of us being overweight, we were very skeptical regarding the memory foam, latex material.  I am also going through the change, so the hot sweats is something that I am continuing with and I have heard these beds do hold the heat.  Well, once the bed was opened, there was a slight smell, which was gone within a few hours.  Our 1st night was off, only because, you know, new bed.  By the next night, we were both talking about how easy it is to lay on our backs, just cause.  We are both side sleepers and have awoken refreshed since after day 1.  The pressure point areas that I once complained about (knee) are going away slightly (only cause a new bed is not going to fix arthritis and a torn meniscus).   For those of you that have the hot bodies ( you know what I'm talking about), not once have I notice it.  I stay comfortable and cool all night long.  What a welcome change.