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    19 Body Pillows To Cuddle Instead Of An Actual Human Being

    No awkward silences here. The products in this post were updated in October 2017.

    1. An a-peeling banana for meeting your daily fruit requirements as you snooze.

    2. A clothed boyfriend pillow that won't complain about you hogging the bed.

    3. Or a brawny plush arm to lean on, dig your nails into without drawing blood when watching scary movies alone at home.

    4. This scholarly pickle prepared to read in bed with you.

    5. An adorable elephant built for baby snuggles.

    6. This kitty cat who'll let you go in for a long embrace.

    7. A lightsaber that won't leave a mark.

    8. This spoonable animal befitting your legendary bear hugs.

    9. A Supernatural snuggler that has the best of both worlds, aka a hunky Winchester brother on each side.

    10. This incredibly practical back pain–relief wedge.

    11. This anatomically incorrect girlfriend.

    12. A giant squid perfect for keeping you company while chilling like a villain on the couch.

    13. A pregnancy pillow that'll cradle you in all the right places for better ZZZZZZs.

    14. A carrot to show your HUGE love for veggies.

    15. A fawn-as-hell bed buddy.

    16. An ice cream sandwich that won't melt in bed.

    17. An hypoallergenic L you'll love.

    18. A snuggly lab who's most definitely a good boy.

    19. And an investment with some lasting girth.

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