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A side sleeper needs the firmest pillow
Most sleepers will have a predominant position for sleeping on any given night and it is an important factor in deciding on a perfect pillow. Side sleepers will benefit the most from a pillow that is firm and a soft pillow should be avoided.
Another consideration that must go along with the selection of a pillow is the mattress, with them needing to complement each other. A firm mattress would best be complemented by a firm pillow and a soft mattress by a soft to medium goose down pillow so as to maintain the spine to body angle during sleep.
What pillow would you sleep best on?
In all of my years I have used a variety of pillows from polyester to foam and from buckwheat to feather. The best pillow is arguably goose down, but there have been problems with them that have been remedied in modern times.
In the past, typical goose down pillows were too soft, which resulted in you head sinking through the soft down to the mattress, which is not very comfortable if you like sleeping on your side. Another common problem with down pillows is that its cover allows the down to escape, causing a mess of fluffy down and some scratchiness while you sleep.