Stomach Sleepers, You're Trippin' If You Don't Have One of These Pillows

I get it, there's no better feeling than diving face first into a soft, juicy pillow. But sometimes that position kinda hurts my back and neck—and there's a reason for that, according to Harvard Medical School. "Sleeping on your stomach is tough on your spine, because the back is arched and your neck is turned to the side," write the authors at Harvard Health Publishing. It's kinda like twisting your body up like a pretzel, which puts extra stress on your lower back, experts at the National Sleep Foundation explain.

If you're up for the challenge and want to break the habit of sleeping on your stomach, you could go all out and buy one of those innovative wedged pillows that force you into a different position. And if you still can't resist sleeping on your stomach, I get it. The least you can do is invest in a pillow that keeps you comfy.

Something that's thin is a great place to start. Since sleeping on your stomach awkwardly twists your neck and spine, a skinny pillow won't intensify those weird angles the way that a jumbo fluffier option would. You could also try propping your pelvis up (a Mayo Clinic recommendation) with a lil cushion to reduce strains.

There are a bunch of supportive options to test out, so read on to see the best pillows for stomach sleepers.