Mattress shopping for the first time ever and holy moly am I overwhelmed by the choices - every time I think I'm about settle on one, I find completely opposing reviews with some saying it's like sleeping on a cloud and others saying the same mattress is like lying on plywood.

So please.. any personal recommendations that fit the following criteria:

• Side sleeper 90% of the time. Occasional stomach sleeper, physically cannot sleep on my back.

• I'm 5'2" & 110lb. I do like a cushy feel and hate sleeping on mattresses that are too hard, but I do also want to make sure it's providing support long term. (I figure I can always get a memory foam topper if it's a little too firm to start with?).

• Around the $800 mark for QUEEN size. Willing to go up to $1000 if it's really worth it, but absolutely no more than that. Original budget was $600 but I was struggling with that price point so upped it to $800.

• Decent cooling - I don't need any fancy expensive cooling technology, but I do tend to overheat when sleeping

• Available in Canada. Ideally with 100-365 night sleep trial to make sure it's right for me.

I have been looking at:

• Douglas "Original"

• Casper "Dawn"

• Endy "The Endy"

• Silk and Snow "The S&S Mattress"

• Sealy Posturepedic Optimum® Billie Mattress

Has anyone with similar criteria bought any of these, or others? Any insights much appreciated!