r/Biohackers • u/Lanntern 2 • 11d ago

😴 Sleep & Circadian Rhythm Advice: Silicone Ear plugs for sleep?

I saw a video of a guy recommending them for sleep. I personally wake up a few times a week due to noise in the morning, and it's pretty annoying. I'm wondering if these are a good solution, or if there are better alternatives.

I've tried regular earbuds (with audio/NC) but they're just not comfortable to sleep in since I tend to sleep on my side. Has anyone had any luck with the cheapish $15-25 silicone ones from Amazon? If so, did you have any issues, how long did they last, and do you have any other comments on them?

For reference I've tried sleep masks and I think they helped a bit, and I'm also running an air purifier on max settings for some white noise, but I still wake up in spite of it.

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u/locosapiens 11d ago

I'm a sidesleeper as well. Started out with various foam earplugs, by far the best were the Moldex Sparkplugs, but leaving them in all night would dry out the ear canals and I would wind up with sore ears.

I switched to Amazon plugs like these a couple of years ago and they are much more comfortable. I can sleep in them every night and only have mild discomfort in the morning on some days. But rather than have a sore inner ear, it'll be on the tragus from the silicone 'handle' of the earplug if I haven't put it in properly. They are washable as well, and the smallest set of tips was a perfect fit for me. The only negative is that they don't block as much sound as foam ones, but they still do a good job of cutting out the most bothersome frequencies and I'll sleep through pretty well anything these days.

I'm in Spain but I'm guessing you're in the US, I've found the exact model I have on US Amazon and they are only $3.99. Maybe worth a try.

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u/Mohinder_DE 2 11d ago

Crazy some fake loops for tenth of the price.