Let me start by saying I’ve been on a *years-long* quest for the perfect pillow as a chronic side sleeper with shoulder pain. This SAHEYER U-shaped pillow? It’s the closest I’ve gotten to sleep heaven. The contoured memory foam cradles my neck like it was custom-molded for me—no more waking up with that awful stiff neck or numb arm.

The ear indentation is GENIUS. After eye surgery, I had to sleep strictly on one side for weeks, and most pillows left my ear throbbing. Not this one—the deeper cutout meant zero pressure on my ear, and the ‘wings’ kept me from rolling onto my back accidentally (though I did stack an extra pillow for safety). My husband—a fellow side sleeper—stole it for a night and now wants his own.

Pro tip: The included cover does leave crease marks if you’re a still sleeper like me. My hack? Two standard silk pillowcases (no zippers!) slipped over each arm—solves the problem without buying specialty linens. The foam itself strikes that elusive balance: supportive but not brick-like, cool enough for summer but cozy in winter.

Now, real talk—it’s not flawless. The size works for me (5’6”), but taller folks might wish for more length. And while the cover feels premium, those clip-on ear hole snaps? Handle them gently to avoid fabric stress. But after 3 months, mine’s holding up fine despite nightly use.

Final verdict? If you battle neck/shoulder pain or just crave deeper sleep, this pillow’s worth every penny. It turned my ‘pillow fort’ of failed experiments into a single solution that actually works. Even my CPAP hose stays perfectly aligned—bonus!