Caira Blackwell is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter covering sleep and mattresses. Her work has previously been published in Okayplayer, The Knockturnal, and Nylon magazine, and her book A Lullaby for the End of the World is available on Amazon.
Latest articles
The Best Mattresses for 2024
by Joanne Chen and Caira Blackwell
The perfect mattress is highly individual. We’ve researched and tested dozens of mattresses, in a range of prices, to help you find your best night’s sleep.
The Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers
by Caira Blackwell and Joanne Chen
If you regularly sleep on your side, you’ll likely want a cushy mattress that aligns your spine and offers good support. These are our favorites.
The Best Memory Foam Mattresses You Can Buy Online
by Caira Blackwell
A great memory-foam mattress hugs, cuddles, and cradles you just right. We’ve tested dozens to find three we recommend.
The Best Hybrid Mattresses
by Caira Blackwell
Part coil, part foam, hybrid mattresses have a range of feels. Here are our favorites, plus what you need to know to find one that’s right for you.
