This Pillow Isn't Just For Sex, It Can Help You Sleep Better, Too

According to experts, a wedge pillow may be just what you need to help with acid reflux, back pain, and more.

Real (pillow) talk: Wedge pillows can truly be the bedroom addition that your sex life never knew it needed. These versatile items can help you achieve a near endless array of intimate positions with much more comfort and stability and for longer periods of time. But that might be a story for a different day, because according to medical professionals, wedge pillows can also serve a much more conventional purpose.

1. A versatile combination wedge and ramp pillow

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The Liberator is a wedge and ramp combination pillow that, although it was created with the intention of enhancing sexual experiences, can also be used like a traditional wedge pillow in a variety of positions to support your head and back. The smaller wedge can be used beneath your knees to align your spine. According to its maker, the Liberator's ergonomic design makes it easier to explore a range of sex positions comfortably and more stably, without any kind of added strain. Available in four colors, the combo pillow has a removable and machine-washable cover that's made from a unique microfiber material that allows the wedge and ramp pillows to stick together and stay in place, even during vigorous movement (while sleeping or otherwise).

Promising review: "Bought a second one of these for my son, after my husband has used his for three years. It is perfect for their acid reflux issues. They sleep on it for the first part of the night, and then push it off the bed. Beware that the foam is very firm, but works great for this use. The covers come off and on easily and wash well." —Anonymous

Get it from Amazon for $239+ (available in five colors).

2. A memory foam-topped wedge pillow

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One of the most popular wedge pillow options on Amazon (it's got over 12,600 5-star ratings) is this elevated sleeping pillow made from a high-density foam core and a plush memory foam top layer to promise the ideal amount of support. It features a removable jacquard pillow case for easy cleaning and is available in a variety of height and width options, as well as styles like a pregnancy support pillow and a headboard wedge pillow.

Promising review: "This wedge pillow has been a game-changer for me at night! I use my regular pillow on top of it, so basically, the wedge is an inclined mattress. I had been having terrible heartburn during the middle of the night and would have to use multiple pillows to try and prop myself up to help with it. One night I had a terrible episode of acid reflux, and I couldn’t fall back to sleep after feeling like my throat was on fire so I started searching on Amazon for a pillow to help with it. I found this one and have had it for about two weeks now, and I have not had even one night of heartburn since using it! That is incredible for what I had been experiencing before! It took a few nights to get used to the angle of it, but now my body has figured it out, and I think I sleep better altogether with it. My husband has not noticed me snoring either since I’ve been using it! That has been an unexpected positive effect as well. I was thinking before I bought this that I would need to invest in an expensive mattress that I could angle to sleep on an incline. No need for that now! It seems to stay put while sleeping, too. This is totally worth the $40!!!" —Family of 7

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in 13 styles).

3. A headboard wedge pillow

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That awkward gap that runs in between your mattress and headboard can become a black hole for lost phones and wayward pillows and just a general source of discomfort. This wedge pillow is designed specifically to fill that gap and help bolster your existing pillows for added neck support. Available in three colors and four bed sizes, it's made from a layer of high-density foam on the bottom and a top layer of adaptable memory foam. It also features small storage pockets on either side of the pillow, and the removable cover is machine-washable.

Promising review: "This worked exactly as advertised. It filled the gap between our headboard and mattress. No more pillows being eaten by the abyss. No more feeling like my head is slowly being sucked down into a hole. It does slant the pillows up a bit, but that doesn't bother me and is actually good for my husband's acid reflux. Five stars!" —Saravi Boo

Get it from Amazon for $26.17+ (available in five sizes and four colors).

4. A seven-in-one adjustable wedge pillow

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Easily adjusted into several different positions with varying degrees of incline, this seven-in-one wedge pillow can meet your comfort needs and help with pain relief. Made from two layers of viscoelastic memory foam and two inches of a gel memory foam topping, this pillow can be used to support your legs, recline in bed, or sleep comfortably in an elevated position. It also has a breathable bamboo cover that's removable and machine-washable.

Promising review: "This pillow has been a lifesaver! I was in so much discomfort laying down and did not have a clear-cut diagnosis for what was wrong except my pain was relieved by being propped up. It did turn out to be acid reflux. My pillow inflated within a matter of minutes, looks exactly like the picture, is well-made, and very comfortable. Once you put a pillow on top, you don't feel the firmness which is a must for support. For the people that have complained about the shape or delayed inflating, you need to return it and request a new one. Added bonus is also the different levels of incline, and it is great for watching TV in bed. I am a side sleeper, and this pillow is great for that as well as back sleeping. I highly recommend this pillow!" —Razmataz

Get it from Amazon for $49.96.

5. A cushy wedge pillow for legs

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This eight-inch leg pillow is designed to relieve hip and lower back pain and may also reduce leg and foot swelling through elevation, and it can also be used to keep your head and neck lifted. It's constructed of a soft and plush memory foam and comes with a breathable cover that's easily removable and machine-washable.

Promising review: "I was told by my doctor to elevate in order to help with my acid reflux so I tried adding an additional pillow, and that didn't seem to be helping. I bought this wedge pillow to not only help with my reflux but to use after having surgery on my deviated septum. This pillow has made it so much easier to sleep after my surgery, and I haven't had reflux since I started using it. I'm definitely going to continue to use it after I've healed." —Brianna

Get it from Amazon for $22.49+ (available in seven sizes).

6. A four-piece orthopedic pillow set

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This reclining pillow set made from adaptive memory foam can be adjusted to two different heights and comes with two different headrests that securely attach to the upper or lower part of the pillow using Velcro straps.

Promising review: "I was nervous to spend that much on a pillow, but I love it and can't live without it now. Helps with acid reflux, and I use the small one to elevate my feet. Great quality and super soft yet supportive." —Kim

Get it from Amazon for $54.97+ (available in six sizes).

7. A gel memory foam pillow

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Available in either an 8-inch or 10-inch height, this wedge cushion features a top layer of therapeutic gel memory foam that can help disperse heat and keep you cool while you sleep. It's angled at an ergonomic 30-degree incline and comes with a removable and machine-washable cover.

Promising review: "Perfect incline for me recovering from esophageal surgery and need incline to prevent possible acid reflux. My regular pillow goes on top, and I only need the one pillow instead of two. I’ve slept on my back and on both sides comfortably. This was the perfect size. Anything else would’ve been too big.(I sleep on a queen-sized bed.) Price was right, and even though it said to air out for 24 hours, I never smelled anything from the foam or materials it was made out of." —Deborah Lacey

Get it from Amazon for $30.95+ (available in three sizes).

Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.