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[drdoug]

Has anyone any personal experience of earplugs for sleeping in? I like to sleep with my head sideways on the pillow, so find the ones that stick out too uncomfortable

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[babysimon]

I just use the cheap generic kind from Boots. I am a very light sleeper and like to sleep with my head sideways too.

Mind you, I'm not sure what you mean by "the ones that stick out" - I just push them all the way in...

[valkyriekaren]

I'm guessing he means stuff like Etymotics, which have a plastic bit that sticks out of the ear.

Seconded buying the cheap squashy foam ones from Boots - they're great and you don't notice once they're in.

[drdoug]

I think I must have terribly short ear canals or something - there appears to be no physical way I can shove those type of earplugs far enough in so as they don't have about half sticking out, so lying on the ear puts uncomfortable pressure on it.

[aster13]

You could always cut them in half?

[drdoug]

Genius! I've sliced a chunk off the end off some ordinary plugs and they work a charm! So far. Thanks!

[aster13]

*grins* Glad to be of service.

[randomstring]

I have the same issue. I sleep on my side and have yet to find any earplugs I can use. If you do find some, I'd like to know for when I'm in youth hostels etc.