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A pillow is judged on its malleability. In other words, how easily does the pillow shape to the contours of your body and once shaped, does it push back or lie there like a lump. Generally speaking, foam is the stiffest (with the most "push back"), husk pillows in the middle (with the most "lump") and feather pillows the softest (with less "lump" and a little more give). This is where personal preference plays a part. That foam pillow may become very uncomfortable after eight hours because it is not shaped exactly to your body's natural contour. On the other hand, the husk pillow, which, after the initial positioning, feels like a rock, is actually quite comfortable after eight hours despite its unyielding shape. Feather pillows are similar to the husk pillow because they will shape to your body, but the feathers may not be supportive enough for some.

Some cautionary advice: Those special contoured foam pillows are generally only a good fit for one particular position (e.g., back versus side lying). Unfortunately, if you switch from back to side or vice versa the foam will not fit your body in the new position. So be aware that you are limited in body position if you decide to buy one. Whatever pillow you get it should maintain and support the curves in your neck especially the area on your back, which is the thicker section under your neck and  by the thin area under your head. And when on your side fill in the space between your shoulder and your head so your head is in a straight line with your neck.

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