I have an entire pillow fort at home, but only one pillow gets my head

I am one of the pickiest sleepers you’ll ever meet.Yes, I’m that annoying person who owns one too many sleep masks, a specific cold-weather blanket, a specific hot-weather blanket and more pillows than I know what to do with.In fact, I actually have a pillow fort.It’s exactly what you think it is — a fort made from most of the pillows that I own.

Don’t ask me why I have one.I don’t know why.

I only know I sleep better when I’m surronded by them.Most of these pillows have come from me trying to find a good one to rest on.

To earn the coveted space beneath my head, a pillow must be put through numerous tests, including multiple nights of fluctuating sleep positions and body temperature.If it doesn’t make the cut, it goes to the pillow fort.Recently, I tested the Pluto Pillow.

Pluto designs each pillow specifically for you.Fun fact: the brand also appeared on ABC’s “Shark Tank” in 2021, where its founders pitched their customizable pillow concept.

While they walked away without a deal, the brand has continued to grow since its TV appearance.Its website has a short questionnaire, asking about your preferred stiffness levels, how much support you need, and, of course, what kind of sleeper you are.The brand also offers a 125-night risk-free trial, so you can test the pillow out and request modifications in case there’s something about it you don’t like.My pillow ended up being supportive at medium-firm, and built for a hot sleeper like me.

When I first tried it out, it did feel a little firmer than I would’ve liked, but I realized it was the perfect option to use as a side pillow, with my body naturally gravitating toward sleeping on it whenever I turned to the side.The inside is a foam inner core surrounded by a plush outer pillow filled with down-alternative microfibers.The foam provides support and helps the pillow maintain its shape, while the outer filling adds softness and cushioning.

Both components are customized based on your sl...