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Do you like being on an ocean as you sleep?
Because if you don't there are ones to stop that waviness.
Because if you don't there are ones to stop that waviness.
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It's EXTREMELY horrible for your back if TWO people are laying on it, because one person will always be laying on a lump if the other person is heavier.
One of my ex's had a water bed her Chiropracter recommended to her (at least that's the excuse she gave me) since at the time we were dating her back got completely fucked up from a car accident she had before we met. Apparently it wasn't doing anything for her either since she was still having back-pains (but that was also due to the fact that she wasn't doing the "exercises" she was supposed to do, so make of that wat you will)
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I like squishy so maybe memory foam would be better then.
I’m a guy so I don’t plan on my back surviving what I’m about to put it through. Though is memory foam a better alternative then?
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There are no good waterbeds. Everyone I've known who's used one has reported the experience is beyond horrible. God fucking help you if you live in a climate that has winter because the damn thing will be ice cold during that time of the year no matter how warm you keep your house.
Personally I switched to a very firm conventional mattress about nine years ago and haven't looked back since. I recommend this to people who haven't developed serious back problems. It took about a week to adjust but after my spine straightened out its been great. My posture improved and I have the healthiest back out of the people I know. The only problem is you'll never be able to sleep on a soft mattress again so if you travel a lot maybe this option isn't for you.
Memory foam is really hit or miss from what I've seen. It seems to really work for some people, but for others its a large investment that just doesn't pay off. If you do go for memory foam, I recommend you ask for some kind of return plan, maybe one that lasts thirty days so if you decide its not for you, then you can get your money back as they're rather expensive.
Personally I switched to a very firm conventional mattress about nine years ago and haven't looked back since. I recommend this to people who haven't developed serious back problems. It took about a week to adjust but after my spine straightened out its been great. My posture improved and I have the healthiest back out of the people I know. The only problem is you'll never be able to sleep on a soft mattress again so if you travel a lot maybe this option isn't for you.
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I've slept on a memory foam mattress when visiting family. I didn't care for it. Whenever I changed position there were lumps in the surface that took a while to smooth away. It made my lower back really sore because the foam sank and molded itself around my arse instead of supporting it. I'm not a fan of soft mattresses because they also sink underneath me instead of supporting me. The harder the mattress, the more comfortable it is and the less likely it is to give me backaches. Putting the mattress on the floor also makes it a bit firmer. The only reasonI don't have an ultra hard orthopaedic mattress is that they cost a fortune and I'm a poorfag.
If you like the look of vintage furniture, this is a great time to buy it. It's out of fashion and a ton of people are getting rid of their grandparents' Art Deco and Modernist pieces really cheaply. If you're willing to do some sanding and varnishing you can get some absolutely gorgeous pieces for less than what you'd pay for some shitty chipboard in a box.
If you like the look of vintage furniture, this is a great time to buy it. It's out of fashion and a ton of people are getting rid of their grandparents' Art Deco and Modernist pieces really cheaply. If you're willing to do some sanding and varnishing you can get some absolutely gorgeous pieces for less than what you'd pay for some shitty chipboard in a box.
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Thanks guys this is some good advice. I’ve just been thinking of moving out so I’m not gonna be a neet. I’ve also been drawing up plans on a gun safe area just so I can have some cool displays on too. Also yes, I intend to be viewed as a menace to society but one that can even make the swat team say “damn, this guy had some good furniture”.
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Vintage is always the best way to go if its affordable. I happen to live in a state where a lot of retirees go to die and their kids don't feel like shipping that shit home so its easy pickings. Still even if its fairly expensive vintage is a good investment. A nice desk can change your life.
Supposedly if you have to move around a lot that IKEA stuff you have to put together is better, but I've found the opposite is true since its rickety, bolts and screws can pull out of the soft boards and in general it doesn't handle being banged around very well. Something solid that you can just pick up and move without being worried it'll fall apart is far superior, especially if you're carrying it up stairs or stacking it in an elevator. I've hauled my stuff around to many places in my lifetime and it wasn't really any more difficult to move around than the few put-together pieces I used to own.
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I’ve mentioned this before but I’ve never been to an IKEA and I’ve always wanted to go. Should be a good excuse if I need something cheap.
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Regarding waterbeds, unless you are putting one in a home you own, you will never get insurance coverage for it, and if you are renting the owner will absolutely require insurance coverage for a waterbed. Most rental/leasing contracts actually specifically forbid waterbeds outright.
Regarding a bed, I highly recommend Talalay latex. It is soft, supportive, wears very well with time, breathes, stays cool, and is very responsive (unlike memory foam which changes shape slowly, and how slow it changes is relative to temperature). For an average adult male you'd want 6-7 inches for full deflection (this means it completely supports your weight and takes pressure off all your joints). You can also choose how firm you want it. There is a rating system for how firm or soft it is. I've been sleeping on one for 12 years now and never looked back. I have back issues and it prevents me from waking up in pain every morning. It tends to be a little expensive, but its worth it. It's also safe, many types of foam outgas over time, and the outgas is harmful. Talalay doesn't outgas, and if you get one where the curing process is supercritical CO2, no chemicals are involved at all.
Regarding a bed, I highly recommend Talalay latex. It is soft, supportive, wears very well with time, breathes, stays cool, and is very responsive (unlike memory foam which changes shape slowly, and how slow it changes is relative to temperature). For an average adult male you'd want 6-7 inches for full deflection (this means it completely supports your weight and takes pressure off all your joints). You can also choose how firm you want it. There is a rating system for how firm or soft it is. I've been sleeping on one for 12 years now and never looked back. I have back issues and it prevents me from waking up in pain every morning. It tends to be a little expensive, but its worth it. It's also safe, many types of foam outgas over time, and the outgas is harmful. Talalay doesn't outgas, and if you get one where the curing process is supercritical CO2, no chemicals are involved at all.
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