The first time I heard of these was years ago when I saw them advertised at Big Lots. They were called Bed Buddies. I thought it would be great for my mother who suffered with arthritis. So I headed to Big Lots to get one, sales brochure in hand. As I stepped inside, I paused trying to decide what department they would be. Just then the store the manager (a man) asked if he could help me. Without thinking I said, "Yes, could you tell me where your Bed Buddies are?" I will never forget the expression on his face! I turned beet red, then quickly shuffled through the brochure to point to the advertisement. I left the store with two Bed Buddies and a never to be forgotten story. When I gave it to my mother and told her of my adventure, she laughed until the tears ran down her face:-) They really are wonderful except for the smell, and they are easy to make. I would just give it a different name than Bed Buddy:-)