Sleeping on a waterbed has five major advantages:

- Full body support

- No pressure points

- Relaxing warmth

- Hygienic surface

- The long lifespan of the mattress without sagging, meaning the water mattress always retains its shape.

The first waterbed was made of goat skin and was heated by solar energy. It was invented over 3,000 years ago in Persia. In the year 1851, the British Dr. William Hooper patented a rubber waterbed to prevent bedsores and to assist hospital patients in achieving better sleep comfort. In 1960, the American Charles Hall further developed the bed with new materials and manufacturing technology. But the common aspect among all inventors was that they used the most natural element of nature - water - to optimize sleep.

In a hardside waterbed, the water mattress lies within the bed frame sides, while in a softside waterbed, the water mattress lies within soft foam edges.

The difference mainly lies in the duration of the movement of the mattress after you get in or turn over in the mattress. The motion lasts for a shorter period when there is more stabilization material in the mattress. This stabilization material can be made of fiber mats or porous foam. Additionally, there may be differences in the surface of the vinyl.

Absolutely yes. A waterbed can provide perfect support for your back. The mattress follows and supports your entire body, and no matter how much or how little you weigh, you'll feel a sense of weightlessness in a waterbed.

Not as a result of the properties of the waterbed.

No. It is not possible to get seasick on a waterbed. The motion you feel on a waterbed is so minimal that this is not possible.

Your love life is not negatively affected in a waterbed.

When properly maintained, a waterbed should be silent. It's possible for a waterbed to have air bubbles in the water, which can occur after filling the waterbed or if there's a bacteria present in the water releasing air. These air bubbles can cause a sloshing sound in the mattress. However, a water mattress is easily and quickly de-aired, after which you'll have a soundless bed again.

A softside waterbed does not differ in terms of getting in and out compared to any other sleep system.

Yes, there are various types of support pillows available to comfortably sit in bed for reading or watching TV.

No, a softside waterbed measuring 180×210 weighs approximately 750 kilograms including sleepers. According to calculations by experts, a modern bedroom floor can withstand a load of 1500 N/m2 = 150 kg/m2. For the calculation of the surface area of a waterbed, a safety margin of 1.7 times the bed size can be assumed. For a bed measuring 180×210, this translates to a maximum load of about 1200 kilograms on the surface. The present 750 kilograms is thus well below the maximum allowed weight on a bedroom floor.

The chance of it leaking is very small. The vinyl of Wa'core is incredibly strong, and all seams are double-welded and well-protected under the mattress. But if the accident still happens, the water remains in the safety liner. So, the water can never escape from the bed. Repairing a leaky waterbed is simpler than repairing a bicycle tire.

Sure, although it should be noted that the bed was not developed as a children's toy, it's fine to occasionally play around on it with the kids.

Never! Only when you move, the water needs to be drained and refilled at the new location. Periodically adding a bottle of conditioner to the water is all you need to do.

Moving a waterbed should be done with care. The mattress should first be emptied properly. It's best to contact the Wa'core dealer where you purchased the bed for guidance on this. Once the mattress is emptied, the bed can be moved. Refilling the bed should also be done in consultation with your Wa'core dealer.

A waterbed can be the most hygienic sleep system in the world. The condition is that you perform proper maintenance. Periodically cleaning the vinyl and washing the washable parts is important.

No, a mattress pad is placed over the water mattress, which absorbs perspiration and releases it back into the environment.

Usually yes. Most policies cover them in the same way as they cover washing machines, etc. If in doubt, contact your insurance company. Often, there is a condition that the bed must be installed by an authorized technician.

There's no specific type. To date, more than 100 million people have chosen a waterbed - young and old, slim and strong, tall and short, healthy and those with health issues - basically anyone who values a good and healthy sleep. Remember, you spend 1/3 of your life in bed.