Reviews, Guides & Sleep Science

Independent bed & mattress reviews, buying guides and research-backed sleep advice from the Talk Beds team.

Bunk Beds

The short answer: children under 6 years old should never sleep on the top bunk of a bunk…

Sophie Laurent July 2026

Beds

Sleeping in separate beds — sometimes called a “sleep divorce” — is when a couple chooses to sleep…

Sophie Laurent July 2026

Dog Beds

Why do dogs lick their beds? Most of the time it’s harmless and comes down to one of…

Sophie Laurent July 2026

Buying Guides

If you’re wondering what size is two twin beds together, here’s the short answer: two standard twin beds…

Nadia Whitfield July 2026

Buying Guides

The king vs queen bed decision comes down to one honest question: do you need more space, or…

Nadia Whitfield July 2026

Bed Frames

Do platform beds need box springs? No. A platform bed is specifically designed to support a mattress on…

Sophie Laurent July 2026

Buying Guides

Yes, you can absolutely put two twin beds together, and it’s one of the most useful tricks in…

Nadia Whitfield July 2026

Dog Beds

If you’re asking “why is my dog peeing on my bed?”, the honest answer is that it’s almost…

Sophie Laurent July 2026

Buying Guides

Two twin beds together make a bed that is 76 inches wide and 75 inches long — which…

Nadia Whitfield July 2026

Mattress

Is a firm mattress better for your back? The short answer, backed by most sleep research: no —…

Marcus Reed July 2026