We've tested over 130 mattresses and this is still our favorite for side sleepers — it's 25% off in the 4th of July sales

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On your side is the most common sleep position in the world, and it comes with some challenges: namely, hip and shoulder pain if you sleep on a bed that lacks pressure relief. One of our favorites for side sleeping is the Helix Midnight Luxe, down to $1,874 (was $2,498) for a queen at Helix. This luxury mattress offers a good balance of cushioning and support to create a feel our lead tester described as 'weightless.'The Midnight Luxe is a top-rated option in our guide to the best mattresses of 2026, delivering good lower back support and that all-important pressure relief. It isn't as perfect as our highest-scoring bed overall, the Saatva Classic (now $400 off at Saatva), but it's a fantastic choice for side sleeping couples.You can save 25% on the Midnight Luxe in this year's 4th of July mattress sales, with prices from $1,119. The price drop isn't as good as the one we saw on Memorial Day sale, and prices at Helix have been creeping upwards lately (the Midnight Luxe is around $100 more expensive now), so this might be your last chance to get a decent deal on this mattress. Let's take a closer look...It cushions the hips and shouldersWhen you sleep on your side, your shoulders and hips bear the brunt of your weight, as these two areas push deepest into the mattress. The result is often numbness, tingling and aching arms.But the Helix Midnight Luxe has plush cushioning at the top of the mattress. This contours to the body, helping distribute weight evenly so it doesn't all concentrate on a few key areas.Nicola, the Midnight Luxe lead tester, described the bed as 'cradling' the touch points and noted it felt 'like sleeping on a cloud.'