Mack's Pillow Soft Silicone Earplugs - 6 Pair (Pack of 2), Value Pack – The Original Moldable Silicone Putty Ear Plugs for Sleeping, Snoring, Swimming, Travel, Concerts and Studying

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Sheehan CM, et al. (2019). Are U.S. adults reporting less sleep?: Findings from sleep duration trends in the National Health Interview Survey, 2004-2017.

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Remove earplug slowly with twisting motion to gradually break the seal. Due to the excellent seal characteristics, rapid removal may damage eardrum. Do not pull cord to remove from ear. Do not push earplug into ear so far that you are unable to easily grasp the stem with thumb and forefinger. Remove cord from earplugs (with firm tug) before using for water activities or where there is a risk that it may get caught up during use. Do not use for sleeping. Use only as directed. The skin-coloured foam is great too as the colour is inconspicuous. This makes them a better choice to wear in public than some of the brighter coloured alternatives.Like all foam earplugs, they are not reusable. The foam loses its rebound after a few uses and won’t fit as snugly. Reusing them also increases bacteria buildup. Arttawejkul P, et al. (2020). Effect of nighttime earplugs and eye masks on sleep quality in intensive care unit patients. The earplug is 23mmm long, tip-t0-tip. I would say that this is average. As an adult male, I did feel that I had to push the earplug into my ear canal to get it to fit correctly. But, this was not uncomfortable at all.