Pillows

And also I find no headboard means the bed travels when you try to sit up. Our bed has a footboard and a headboard. Very structured!

Has anyone tried a Chillow which remains permanently cool - I rather fancy one ?

Yes I have tried a Chillow but I found it too cold. I think it would be better wrapped in something. I tried it inside a pillowcase but it wasn't very comfortable.

I have one flat feather pillow. I can't bear foam as they are too hot so maybe I need a Chillow. I have the great gift of being able to sleep anywhere and I share my bed with cats and dogs.

Mine are duck down with a memory foam core.

Good job we are living now then, and not in the middle ages, sleeping on rushes.Shudder.

For many many years I always had 2 pillows but now I have a small 'cushtie' type one which fits under my neck and doesn't give me neck-strain. I also have a pillow under my knees, or between them if I'm on my side, as I tend to get back-ache without it.
All in synthetic fibres.

P.S. Absolutely NO decorative pillows - what's the point?

Farnorth Me too! I have a fairly thin pillow under my head with a neck pillow my neck from aching and a large pillow under my knees to keep my back from locking up overnight.

As for headboards. I do have one to stop the pillow falling off but I cannot sit up in bed at with my legs straight out at all. So no breakfast in bed for me.

I cannot see why anyone bothers with piles of pillows on top of the bed, it's just something to trip over getting out of bed for a pee in the middle of the night.

I have a down feather pillow for my neck, which I can then mould to support my neck
I then have two fairly firm pillows on either side to aid me to turn in the night and support my artificial hips.
I've found turning at night facilitated by having a (very cheap silk bottom sheet and pillow case)
I also buy M&S satin nightdresses to make it easier to turn

With all that silk & satin Galen, I trust you wear your pearls in bed. I prefer the Bushman approach - head propped up on arm so the creepy crawlies & bedbugs don't crawl into your ear.