# What kind of pillow do you use? What do you think of this pillow? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 6, 2012, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978 "2012-04-06T03:35:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Rachellelogram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rachellelogram/32/8689_2.png) [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/1 "2012-04-06T03:35:54Z")
What kind of pillow do you sleep on? I’m on a quest for the perfect pillow. After lots of research, I’m leaning toward [this one](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00382XCL6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=AOFIBMXVIVCJ6). What do you think of it? It’s queen-size, high-loft, and latex (so it’ll be cool and shouldn’t lose its shape over time). $45 is a lot for a pillow, but all the good reviews make me think it’s the last one I’ll ever need to purchase (for a few years, at least). ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/2 "2012-04-06T03:41:21Z")
$45 is NOT a lot for a pillow. We have Scandia goose-down pillows that were probably $200-$300 each or more. Nice pillows that come different degrees of firmness, and are filled with hypo-allergenic Polish white goose down. [Here](http://www.pioneerlinens.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=designers.collection&productGroup_id=3749&parentGroup_id=2096&) is one of their more expensive lines. ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Jones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Jake\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake_Jones)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/3 "2012-04-06T03:54:12Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > $45 is NOT a lot for a pillow. We have Scandia goose-down pillows that were probably $200-$300 each or more. Nice pillows that come different degrees of firmness, and are filled with hypo-allergenic Polish white goose down. [Here](http://www.pioneerlinens.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=designers.collection&productGroup_id=3749&parentGroup_id=2096&) is one of their more expensive lines. $530 for a pillow? A pillow?! Wow. I would agree that $45 is kind of expensive for a pillow. If it was the most awesome pillow ever, I might spend $80. $200 is crazy to me. $500? Absolute insanity. I’m almost afraid to ask, but what did your mattress cost? Please don’t take this as criticism. I blow money on shit that other people would call me insane for. I’m just really curious. How good can a pillow be? ---
**Author:** ![living\_in\_hell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3d9bf3/32.png) [@living\_in\_hell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/living_in_hell)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/4 "2012-04-06T04:03:51Z")
Down pillows are virus and germapalooza. I can’t imagine paying $300 for an infectious breeding ground which I could not clean. ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/5 "2012-04-06T04:06:03Z")
Wow, I’m glad you posted this; I’ve been needing a new pillow and this looks just right. Ordered! ---
**Author:** ![Rachellelogram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rachellelogram/32/8689_2.png) [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/6 "2012-04-06T05:08:33Z")
Woot, grats to you Eddy! 😃 Let us know how you like it. As far as costs, I spent less than $500 on my entire bed (queen size, memory/spring combination mattress, and steel platform from Walmart–very comfortable!). Clearly $45 doesn’t make for an expensive pillow to _everybody_, but since I usually buy the cheap fluffy ones at Walmart or Meijer for less than $10 apiece, $45 is quite a splurge. I mean, I could point to an [Aston Martin convertible](http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2012/aston_martin/dbs/volante_convertible/1700/pricing/) that costs almost $300k and say your little [BMW](http://autos.jdpower.com/research/showroom-detail/2012-BMW-640i-Coupe/index.htm) that cost less than $75k wasn’t expensive at all, following that logic. Anyway, that’s enough car analogies for one day. Moar pillow talk please! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/7 "2012-04-06T11:26:22Z")
I have a Mediflow water pillow. It’s pretty cool. It doesn’t slosh violently around or anything. It’s hard to describe the sensation… well, floating. It does a good job supporting my head and neck, and I sleep better with it than a regular pillow. I agree that $500 for a pillow is insanity.\* It better make the bed for you. \*Says the girl who once spent $250 on a blanket. (No regrets!) ---
**Author:** ![Postariti](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Postariti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Postariti)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/8 "2012-04-06T11:37:19Z")
I have a lot of problems with my neck, and it took me a long time to find the right pillow. I bought the pillow you linked to, and it wasn’t right for me. However, I have a lot of problems with my neck. This pillow didn’t allow my head to sink in enough, so my neck wasn’t straight. It is, however, a wonderful pillow. If you’re read the reviews you know what to expect. When I surf the web I lie in bed on my side. Sometimes I put this pillow under my waist, and it’s soft but supportive. The pillow I finally settled on is [here](http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/landingpages/memoryfoam/pillows/PRD~269884/Home+Classics+Memory+Foam+Cool+Flow+Contour+Pillow.jsp). It’s memory foam with a layer of slightly softer foam on top. I used one of the regular “30% off at Kohl’s” specials to get it at a better price. I have to put this on a folded towel to get it the exact right depth. Which brings me to my point that pillows are really personal. I would say, if you’re used to a queen size, high loft pillow, the one you linked to is a great choice. If you’re starting from a regular pillow, you might want to try a cheaper high-loft pillow first. Edited to add - Now I’m checking out that Mediflow pillow. My mom thinks I have a pillow obsession. ---
**Author:** ![corkboard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9bcb4/32.png) [@corkboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/corkboard)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/9 "2012-04-06T12:50:30Z")
I’ve had problems with back & neck pain most of my adult life. A couple years ago I got a Tempur-Pedic Neck Pillow ([http://www.tempurpedic.com/Contoured-Pillows/Tempur-Pedic-TEMPUR-Neck-Pillow.asp](http://www.tempurpedic.com/Contoured-Pillows/Tempur-Pedic-TEMPUR-Neck-Pillow.asp)) and it’s been a huge help. My only complaint about it is it’s smaller than a standard pillow, and tends to swim around in my standard-sized pillow case. But as far as relieving my neck pain, it’s been great. I can highly recommend it. $90, less at Bed Bath & Beyond. ---
**Author:** ![Hampshire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hampshire/32/4887_2.png) [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/10 "2012-04-06T14:18:19Z")
We both recently switched out our pillows and a co-worker swore by her [mypillow](http://www.mypillow.com/). I have always had to sleep with two pillows and my wife requires something hypoallergenic. We’ve had these since January and they’ve been great. They come in different support level based on men/women and if you’re a back/side/combo sleeper. $80 is pricey but they always have some promo code going (‘facebook’ is a current one) that’ll knock $20 off. They don’t cure cancer like the website claims:rolleyes: but they are pretty nice. ---
**Author:** ![kanicbird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/5f8ce5/32.png) [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/11 "2012-04-06T15:20:20Z")
In the link I didn’t see any feathers inside that pillow so that’s a giveaway that it won’t work. ---
**Author:** ![Hampshire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hampshire/32/4887_2.png) [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/12 "2012-04-06T15:35:35Z")
Can’t have feathers if you’re allergic to them. And they work just fine. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/13 "2012-04-06T15:37:31Z")
I like really thin pillows. Big fluffy ones suck as far as I’m concerned. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/14 "2012-04-06T16:20:16Z")
> [@living\_in\_hell](#): > > Down pillows are virus and germapalooza. I can’t imagine paying $300 for an infectious breeding ground which I could not clean. I don’t know who’s sleeping on _your_ pillows, but I’m the sole user of mine. I haven’t had so much as a head cold in over two years, so that blows a hole in your little pet theory, now doesn’t it? **Jake Jones** : Yeah, we had a large income back then. I wouldn’t buy them again, even though I really like them, as the cost is, as others have noted, ridiculous. We keep the slip covers that Scandia provided on them, which prevent direct contact with the pillow’s surface. We also bought a TempurPedic mattress at the same time, which is certainly not cheap. Perhaps **living in hell** can chime in and tell me how eeeeevil those are, too. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/15 "2012-04-06T17:59:58Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > I don’t know who’s sleeping on _your_ pillows, but I’m the sole user of mine. I haven’t had so much as a head cold in over two years, so that blows a hole in your little pet theory, now doesn’t it? Actually, it doesn’t say anything about his theory one way or the other. It’s a single piece of data. I have no opinion one way or the other but your statement is silly. On topic: Like **JohnT** , I need a very flat pillow as well. Most of the nice big and often expensive ones hurt my neck. The best pillow for me is a cheapie skinny one which are amazingly hard to find. I did spend a shit load on my king size Temurpedic mattress and it was well worth it. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/16 "2012-04-06T19:37:22Z")
> [@hajario](#): > > Actually, it doesn’t say anything about his theory one way or the other. It’s a single piece of data. I have no opinion one way or the other but your statement is silly. > > On topic: Like **JohnT** , I need a very flat pillow as well. Most of the nice big and often expensive ones hurt my neck. The best pillow for me is a cheapie skinny one which are amazingly hard to find. I did spend a shit load on my king size Temurpedic mattress and it was well worth it. Basically, I’m asking him to explain why it is that my pillow would be a repository for bacteria and viruses. It’s his stupid statement, not mine. ---
**Author:** ![Crab\_Rangoon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Crab\_Rangoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crab_Rangoon)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/17 "2012-04-06T19:52:15Z")
> [@corkboard](#): > > I’ve had problems with back & neck pain most of my adult life. A couple years ago I got a Tempur-Pedic Neck Pillow ([http://www.tempurpedic.com/Contoured-Pillows/Tempur-Pedic-TEMPUR-Neck-Pillow.asp](http://www.tempurpedic.com/Contoured-Pillows/Tempur-Pedic-TEMPUR-Neck-Pillow.asp)) and it’s been a huge help. My only complaint about it is it’s smaller than a standard pillow, and tends to swim around in my standard-sized pillow case. But as far as relieving my neck pain, it’s been great. I can highly recommend it. > > $90, less at Bed Bath & Beyond. I also have lots of neck problems and bought a pillow like this one - except I found one at the 'Ol Kmart for about $25 and it’s been working wonders for me. I used to wake up with a headache quite often, but now I don’t. ---
**Author:** ![corkboard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9bcb4/32.png) [@corkboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/corkboard)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/18 "2012-04-06T20:10:16Z")
> [@Crab\_Rangoon](#): > > I also have lots of neck problems and bought a pillow like this one - except I found one at the 'Ol Kmart for about $25 and it’s been working wonders for me. I used to wake up with a headache quite often, but now I don’t. I bought a knockoff someplace about 10 years ago and it worked fine for a while, but in less than a year it got really soft and lost its neck support. Which is why I needed it in the first place. So the second time around, I went for the brand name, and it’s paid off so far. ---
**Author:** ![Trinopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2bfe46/32.png) [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/19 "2012-04-06T20:36:02Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > Basically, I’m asking him to explain why it is that my pillow would be a repository for bacteria and viruses. It’s his stupid statement, not mine. Bacteria and viruses don’t only come from other people. Your being the sole user of your pillow doesn’t prevent bacteria migrating from your own skin and hair. That said, I’d like a cite re feather pillows being breeding grounds for microbes. ---
**Author:** ![ZenBeam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/3ab097/32.png) [@ZenBeam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZenBeam)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2012, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978/20 "2012-04-06T21:59:23Z")
I can’t use a down pillow because of allergies. The last time we bought pillows, they were something like $5 to $7 each, and I’m perfectly happy with mine. Short of a medical issue, I couldn’t imagine spending a lot for a pillow. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-pillow-do-you-use-what-do-you-think-of-this-pillow/617978.md?page=2)