
Samantha Kostaras
Editor
About Author
Samantha is an editor at Mattress Nerd. She’s a combination sleeper who loves researching and sharing the science behind getting your best rest. When she’s not sleeping (or writing about sleeping) you can find her tearing up the pickleball court or immersed in her latest crafting project.
Sleeper Type
Combo Sleeper
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