I'm always cold, constantly cold even when the air is set to 74. Whenever i'm in bed I have to be wrapped in blankets. It's summer here now though so I can some times be a mix of cold and hot at the same time. With this heated mattress pad, I can be warm but not too warm. I can keep a thinner blanket with me in bed and not worry about being too cold or hot. It's waterproof so need to worry about spilling drinks on it, adds a bit of plushness to the bed but not too too much. It has a few different heat settings and will definitely come in handy come winter.