Why do beds have springs in them?

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The discussion revolves around the purpose of springs in beds, exploring various perspectives on their functionality, comfort, and social implications. Participants touch on aspects of comfort, support, and even humorous social commentary related to the presence of springs.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether springs in beds are beneficial for back support, suggesting that a springless bed might actually be better.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that springs serve to inform neighbors or housemates about intimate activities.
  • A different viewpoint emphasizes comfort, noting that springs allow for varying levels of support and retain their shape over time, unlike materials like rubber.
  • Some participants engage in light-hearted banter, reiterating the humorous angle on the topic while also expressing curiosity about the broader implications of bed design.

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Participants express differing views on the primary purpose of springs in beds, with some focusing on comfort and support while others highlight social implications. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing perspectives present.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not reach a consensus on the primary function of springs in beds, and assumptions about comfort and social dynamics are not fully explored or agreed upon.

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I use to wonder why beds have springs in them. Was it because it is better for the back? No , a springless bed with an ordinary mattress is better for the back?

Then I realized what it's for... love making.

Is this correct? Why else would you have springs in beds?
 
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Lol, is that all you want to know about? Love chemicals, beds, etc. LOL
Yeah, the springs are so your neighbors, housemates, etc. know what your are doing. Ha ha ha
 
There is a more basic issue of comfort. You may like sleeping on a mattress supported by a hard surface, but other people find that to be too firm. And as people get older this can become more of an issue. Springs were chosen because the gauge can be selected for a specific levels of support [stiffness] and because they retain their shape over long periods of time. Something like rubber [once used] loses its shape relatively quickly.
 
binzing said:
Lol, is that all you want to know about? Love chemicals, beds, etc. LOL
Yeah, the springs are so your neighbors, housemates, etc. know what your are doing. Ha ha ha

Well, I know a lot more than that. I was just curious.
 
binzing said:
Lol, is that all you want to know about? Love chemicals, beds, etc. LOL
Yeah, the springs are so your neighbors, housemates, etc. know what your are doing. Ha ha ha


There are people here that share differences of hobbies and professions.

I will use me as an example,(sticking to the bio track), I know quite a bit about "strange" occurrences that occur in the boyhood, I mainly read these in books and articles...

But as you will find out, I am not interested in "boyhoods" and the "strange" occurrences, but find it important to know these things.

Einstienear
 

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