Too Tired for Romance?

Don't Let Your Mattress Ruin Your Love Life

(ARA) - A warm, inviting bedroom can often be the key to keeping the romance alive in your love relationship. Fresh flowers by the bed are nice. Satin or high thread count sheets are luxurious to the touch. But if your mattress is uncomfortable or worn out, all of your efforts may be for naught.

"Your bedroom is a haven for intimacy. While luxurious sheets and plush pillows can contribute to a romantic effect, it's important to start with the foundation of your bed - the mattress. Why risk having a sagging or uncomfortable mattress destroy the moment?" stated Andrea Herman, Better Sleep Council Director.

"And if you're too tired for romance, a comfortable, new mattress might make all the difference, leaving you well-rested and energetic," said Herman.

"When you shop for a new mattress - shop together. Make sure that both partners needs for comfort, support and space are met in order to create the perfect atmosphere for both comfortable sleep and added romance," said Herman.

With so many styles and comfort levels to choose from, every couple should be able to find the mattress that's perfect for them. The Better Sleep Council recommends the following six shopping "musts" for a mattress:

1. Comfort. You and your partner love the comfort that comes with a great relationship. So when selecting a sleep set, be sure to choose one that feels the most comfortable for both of you.

2. Support. Mutual support is the foundation of any relationship. A quality mattress and foundation should gently support both of you at all points on your body. Your sleep set should keep your spine in the same position as good standing posture.

3. Space. Even the happiest couples need to get away sometimes, so be sure to select a mattress that gives both you and your partner enough room for easy, free movement during the night. Couples should sleep on a queen or king-size mattress.

4. Durability. Similar to your relationship, you expect your mattress to last. Because the warranty doesn't tell you how long to keep your sleep set (the warranty protects you against product defects and workmanship mistakes), be sure to reevaluate your mattress and foundation twice a year to ensure it is still providing optimum comfort and support.

5. Matching Sleep Sets. Just as you and your partner work well together, so too do matching mattresses and foundations. Matching sleep sets are designed to work together while mismatched sets can impede comfort and reduce the useful life of your mattress.

6. Value. You know how much you value each other. Shopping for the best value, not the lowest price, is a healthy investment in your quality of life. So be sure to buy only quality products with all new materials.

For more information on buying a new mattress or on getting a good night's sleep, visit the Better Sleep Council's Web site at www.bettersleep.org.

Courtesy of ARA Content, www.aracontent.com, e-mail: info@aracontent.com

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EDITOR'S NOTE: For more information contact Andrea Herman, Better Sleep Council, 703-683-8371 or Erin Hill, Ogilvy PR Worldwide, 202-452-9405.