My Neck Becomes Stiff While I Sleep, But This Latex Purple Pillow Gave Immediate Relief

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Like many others, my neck often tightens after a day spent hunched over my computer. And yes, I’m guilty of spending extra time scrolling through Instagram, which doesn’t help. More than once, I’ve woken up with even worse neck pain than when I went to bed, so I knew it was time to swap out my old, flat pillow for something more supportive. This Purple pillow might just be the answer. While my neck isn’t completely healed yet (still working on reducing screen time), it’s definitely improving.

The Purple Harmony Pillow is a latex-based pillow that features the brand’s unique Honeycomb GelFlex Grid. I’ve been fascinated by the latex grid ever since I first felt it, as its bouncy texture is unlike anything I’ve tried before. It provides such great support that it feels as though my head is perfectly propped up while sleeping on my side, preventing any awkward neck bending that could lead to pain or stiffness. One shopper with neck issues commented, “I sink into it, which I love, but the latex is springy and fills in the gaps.” They went on to say, “I don’t have to adjust it in the middle of the night since it bounces back and doesn’t bunch up or get lumpy.”

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This pillow strikes the perfect balance between support and comfort, offering just the right amount of softness without being overly firm. It’s remarkably cushioned. Additionally, you can select from three height options—low (5.5 inches), medium (6.5 inches), or tall (7.5 inches)—to personalize your pillow based on your preferred sleeping position. Purple recommends the low height for stomach and back sleepers, while medium and tall are more suitable for side and combination sleepers. You can also choose between standard and king sizes to fit different bed sizes. For my side sleeping, the medium-height standard option works perfectly.

The unique honeycomb structure not only offers support but also facilitates airflow between the latex layers, making it much more breathable than other pillow types like memory foam. The moisture-wicking knit cover helps keep your temperature in check all night long and is machine washable. I've often had issues with overheating on other pillows, but that’s not a problem with this one. In fact, the Purple Harmony Pillow earned a spot among our top picks for cooling pillows after our testing.

Amazon shoppers have also praised the pillow. One reviewer who had dealt with sleep issues for years spent a lot of time researching pillows. After purchasing two Purple Harmony Pillows, they shared, 'I’ve never had so many restful nights in a row and no joke, like eight to nine hours of truly amazing sleep.' They continued, '[The pillows] are freaking unbelievable. I can sleep on my side and get the perfect support that cradles my head and keeps me in great posture. Then I can switch to my back, and the pillow adjusts to my new position.'

If you want a pillow that provides both support and softness, I highly recommend the Purple Harmony Pillow. You can continue exploring more comfortable pillow options from Purple, Tempur-Pedic, Sealy, and Serta below.