Seat Cushion, Gel Seat Cushion for Long Sitting (Super Large & Thick) - Sciatica, Back, Coccyx, Pressure Sore, Tailbone Pain Relief - Cool, Soft & Breathable Pillow with Non-Slip Cover for Wheelchair

I inherited a number of wheelchair seat cushions from my centenarian father, which I thought nothing of, until I discovered how nice they are to sit on over, for example, a hard wooden chair. Then, as I am no spring chicken myself, I found I was needing something for my desk chair at work, which seems to be pinching my circulation, or otherwise causing me to rise with sore legs. Not really knowing what I'm shopping for, I "bought on the brochure" and ordered one of these "GEL" cushions. NOTE: "Gel" apparently refers to the type of soft plastic this cushion is made from. It is NOT filled with a liquid gel, as one might be led to believe based on the use of the term, "gel". What it IS, is a soft rubbery-plastic mat in a honeycomb type formation, with zipper cover. It is about an inch thick, and "see through", which is to say it also lets air pass through. This is a perfectly good cushion for what it is, and I would recommend it if you just need something to soften a hard wooden chair or such as that, where you're not necessarily spending long hours and/or where you don't need medical-grade support. For my needs, this cushion, unfortunately, just wasn't what I was needing, which was a more expensive, medical-grade, thicker pneumatic (air-filled) wheelchair-type cushion with multiple air "cells" (this allows air to circulate between the cells), which I subsequently ordered, and which cost me $80 on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F33744T2 To their great credit, the seller noted my dissatisfaction and refunded me immediately; hence my rating this at four stars, even though the item "wasn't for me", per se.

I bought this cushion with the same level of skepticism I reserve for products that promise life-changing comfort, miracle posture, or six-pack abs. Then I sat on it. The first thing I noticed was that I stopped thinking about my chair. That may not sound impressive, but anyone who spends a lot of time sitting knows that's actually the goal. Instead of constantly shifting, leaning, adjusting, and performing what can only be described as seated gymnastics, I was just... comfortable. I don't know when my backside became pickier and moodier than a middle school girl picking out clothes for the first day of school... but here we are.

Love this

Feels weird on my butt, like sitting on squishy jello 😳 not great on a car seat.

We have a 25-year-old bentwood rocker. The straw seat material has worn out (not because of my weight, I swear!) Upholstery shop wants more than the rocker cost originally to replace the seat straw, and in our household, we don't throw away stuff if we don't have to. I was able to make a seat platform out of 3/8" plywood and screw it to the rocker, but it is hard and ugly. Clearly a seat cushion is the answer. This is one of those times where only Amazon can solve a problem. I needed a specific size to exactly cover the plywood yet not be too thick and not be too ugly. No store would have the 35 or so assorted cushions I considered before finding one that could do the job, be the right size, look OK, and not break the bank. Amazon came through, and this was it. Appearance wise, I think the underside with the little anti-slip dots is more attractive than the top, but that's not a big deal. Maintenance. Zipper removal and washable may be a plus. Considering it's sitting on an inflexible plywood platform, it's reasonably comfortable for short periods. As to durability, after two days, I can't say. The top fabric seems on the flimsy side, but it might be thin and strong. If appropriate due to premature wear or tear, I'll get back here and update.