For restless bodies on unsettled nights

Beside is a body pillow designed to give your body and mind somewhere to land at night. It hugs your body through the night, and the Palm Pod attached to its side gives your hand something to squeeze or hold, helping ease an anxious mind as you wind down.

  • Full-body support
  • Foam ball for stress relief
  • Soft, breathable fill and cover
$129$149

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Limited-time $20 OFF • Start shipping on July 31st • Priority in line

Some nights, the body just won't let go

Stress does not always stop when the lights go out. Some nights, your mind keeps racing, your body stays tense, and your hands keep looking for somewhere to settle. Studies suggest small physical cues can change how the body feels. So Beside combines those ideas into one thing you can actually sleep with all night.

74%

of Americans report disrupted sleep due to stress.[1]

16%

lower anxiety score with a soft cushion held.[2]

60%

lower pain score with a stress ball in hand.[3]

12%

lower average body pressure with body pillow use.[4]

  • [1] American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Sleep Education sleep-stress survey, 2025.
  • [2] Haynes et al., “A calming hug: Design and validation of a tactile aid to ease anxiety,” PLOS ONE, 2022.
  • [3] Yuksel & Gunes, “The Effect of Stress Ball on Anxiety and Pain Levels in Angiography,” Cardiovascular Therapeutics, 2024.
  • [4] Park et al., “Effects of Body Pillow Use on Sleeping Posture and Sleep Architecture in Healthy Young Adults,” Sleep Medicine Research, 2021.
Side sleeper resting with the Beside body pillow and Palm Pod Hand gently holding the soft Palm Pod Beside body pillow supporting the legs while side sleeping

Finally, somewhere for all of it to land

Beside brings together soft contact, gentle pressure, and side-sleeping support to help your whole body ease into the night.

  1. 01 Full-body hug

    A soft body pillow that gives your side-sleeping body the feeling of being held.

  2. 02 The Palm Pod

    A slow-rebound foam pod your hand can lie on, or gently squeeze to let off a bit of tension, attached so it stays close instead of getting lost in bed.

  3. 03 Three-point support

    Ergonomic support for your shoulders, hips, and knees to help reduce pressure while side sleeping.

Comfort that lasts all night

High-resilience fiber fill for soft support

Supportive Fill

  • High-resilience fibers create soft support without stiffness
  • Lofty fill helps the pillow hold its natural curve
  • Durable rebound to resist flattening, clumping, and long-term collapse.
Breathable cream fabric texture on the Beside pillow cover

Breathable & Skin-friendly

  • Cooling, breathable fabric helps reduce trapped heat
  • Moisture-wicking fibers help keep the pillow dry and smooth
  • A soft-touch cover feels gentle against your skin.
Removable washable cover with zipper detail

Lightweight & Easy Care

  • Lightweight materials make it easy to move when you turn or curl
  • A washable cover keeps nightly use simple and clean
  • Sized for full-body support without taking over the whole bed

Early Testers Love Beside

Built around real sleepers. Refined through rounds of honest feedback until Beside truly fit.

50+
Interviewed
17
Early testers
4
Prototype Iterations

“I honestly thought the little ball was unnecessary. Then I kept reaching for it while I was falling asleep. Sometimes I squeeze it a little without noticing, and that small motion helps me settle down.”

Karen Mitchell, Elementary School Teacher, 48

“The pillow felt supportive without being huge. I could still turn over, which matters because I move around a lot.”

Denise Harper, Office Manager, 52

“I usually grab the edge of my blanket when I am tired. The small ball gave my hand something softer to hold. The first night it felt a little odd, then it just became part of the pillow.”

Laura Bennett, Therapist, 43

“I liked that I did not have to think about how to use it. I put it in bed, curled around it, and my hand naturally found the little ball.”

Michelle Grant, HR Director, 46

“The fabric was the first thing I noticed. It felt smoother than the body pillow I had before, especially where my arms rested.”

Janet Miller, School Counselor, 49

“It is firm enough to be useful, but I can still shift it around. I do not like pillows that make me feel stuck.”

Monica Reed, Operations Manager, 44

“I thought the small ball might get in the way. It did not. I actually found myself rolling it in my hand while watching TV, and I liked having something soft to fidget with before sleep.”

Susan Parker, Nurse Practitioner, 53

“It does not feel bulky. That was my main concern. I share a bed, so anything too big becomes annoying very quickly.”

Linda Foster, Accountant, 57

“With a lot of long pillows, my shoulder ends up in a weird position. This one was easier for my top arm to rest on.”

Catherine Walsh, Physical Therapist, 46

“I do not squeeze the little ball hard. I just press it a bit when I am trying to calm down. It gives my hand something to do, and that makes the whole pillow feel more comforting.”

Rebecca Turner, Marketing Consultant, 41

“I was worried it would look too cute. It does not. It still looks like a normal pillow on the bed, just with one soft piece attached.”

Helen Brooks, Interior Designer, 50

“I used it on a warmer night and did not feel trapped in heat. I still prefer a cool room, but the pillow itself was fine.”

Diane Coleman, Retail Director, 55

Beside is not just another pillow

Beside Short pillow Rectangular body pillow U-shaped pillow
Full-body support
Palm Pod
Made for adult sleep
Easy to move
Easy to wash
Moderate bed footprint

What’s included

01

Beside body pillow

41" x 12" full-body side-sleep support.

02

Removable pillow cover

Extra pillow covers can be purchased separately, with more color options.

03

Detachable Palm Pod

Different squeeze feels will be available in the future.

$129$149

Early supporter price

Limited-time $20 OFF • Start shipping on July 31st • Priority in line

Beside body pillow with Palm Pod and a folded removable pillow cover

For hours when you need calm and comfort

Resting hand holding the Palm Pod while sleeping with Beside body pillow

Gentle stress release

For the nights your mind won’t settle, and a soft touch helps you focus and let go.

Side sleeper resting with Beside body pillow and Palm Pod for supported shoulders, hips, and knees

Better side sleep

The curved shape holds your body in place, shoulders, hips, and knees supported through the night.

Reading in bed with Beside body pillow as soft support during a nighttime routine

Winding down

Use it as a soft body support while reading, resting, or easing into your nighttime routine.

Two friends sharing Beside body pillow as a thoughtful comfort gift

A gift of comfort

For someone you care about, a quiet way to remind them they deserve to feel supported.

Born from sleepless nights, made for the people closest to us.

I build products for a living, but for more than ten years, I struggled to find a way to sleep peacefully myself. I could hold it together all day, then lie awake at night — exhausted, wired, and unable to settle.

I started Beside because I wanted to make something quiet and physical. A hugging pillow you could reach for without thinking, hold close, and look forward to coming back to every night.

Biying Qu FOUNDER & CEO OF Beside Biying Qu, founder of Beside

Every detail refined, shaped by people who feel it too.

  1. Nov. 2025Design
  2. FebruaryPrototype
  3. AprilUser test
  4. MayIterate
  5. JunePre-order
  6. July 11thMass Production
  7. July 31stPre-order ship
  8. Late AugustRegular ship
Design sketchesComfort tested from the first shape.
Early prototypesFirst working forms refined through real use.
Sample choicesMaterials, support and scale refined together.
User testingFeedback decides what stays.

FAQ

Is this product available now?

No. Beside is still in development. By pre-ordering today, you help us plan production more carefully, lock your spot in line, and get $20 off during early access. Pre-orders are scheduled to ship on July 31st, with regular orders expected to ship in late August, subject to final testing and production timelines. If specs, pricing, delivery timing, or form factor change significantly, we’ll notify you before charging the remaining balance. If you don’t approve the changes, your deposit will be fully refunded.

Is the deposit refundable?

Yes. The $10 deposit is fully refundable. You can request a full refund any time before we confirm your balance order and charge the remaining balance. Refunds are processed within 3 business days.

Who’s behind Beside?

Beside is built by a small founder team. Our team includes graduates of the University of Virginia psychology program and Purdue University engineering program, with years of experience at Fortune 500 companies and well known innovative startups.

We started Beside from lived experience as side sleepers, a background in psychology and product design, and long conversations with women about how their bodies actually feel in bed. We work with established bedding manufacturers who already produce for global brands, and we only charge the remaining balance after you’ve seen and approved the final specs and timing before shipping.

Is the Palm Pod removable?

Yes. The Palm Pod is attached with a soft removable connector, so you can take it off for washing or when you prefer a simpler pillow. This design also allows you to easily replace it with Palm Pods that have different tactile feels in the future.

Is Beside a pregnancy pillow?

No. Beside is made for anyone who sleeps on their side. However, some pregnant users may find it comfortable.

Is this only for side sleepers?

Beside is primarily designed for side sleepers because it supports the shoulders, hips, and knees in a side-sleeping position. The Palm Pod also acts as a small tactile anchor to help you focus and relax.

Will this help me fall asleep faster?

Beside is designed to help your body settle into a more supported and comfortable side-sleeping position. The Palm Pod gives your hand a small physical cue to press or hold while you relax and prepare for sleep. Many sensory-sensitive or anxiety-prone sleepers may find this kind of gentle, repetitive touch especially comforting. Some people may find that this makes winding down easier, but we do not claim it clinically reduces sleep onset time.

Will it take up too much space in bed?

Beside is 41" x 12", so it is designed to provide full-body side-sleep support without taking over a queen bed. It works well for solo sleepers and can also fit comfortably in many shared beds.

Is there an extra cost for shipping?

Shipping details will be confirmed before launch. You will see the final shipping cost, delivery options, and estimated arrival time before placing an order.

Better sleep starts with feeling held.

$129$149

Early supporter price

Limited-time $20 OFF • Start shipping on July 31st • Priority in line