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Sleep advice, honestly
Guides to sleeping through snoring, noise and 3am wake-ups, and to earplugs that stay in.
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SnoringEarplugs for snoring: 7 things that decide whether they workSnoring beside you? How to choose earplugs that stay in all night, suit side sleepers and turn snoring down without blocking your alarm.Read the guide
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FitHow to put in earplugs the right way (so they stay in all night)Five easy steps to put earplugs in so they feel comfy and stay in until morning. Plus how to pick the right tip size.
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SafetyCan you hear your alarm with earplugs in?Most people still hear their alarm with sleep earplugs in. Here is why, how to test it safely on your first night, and what to do if you sleep through.
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NoiseHow to sleep with noisy neighbors: 9 things that actually helpFootsteps upstairs, music through the wall, a door that slams at 1am. Nine simple things that help you sleep tonight, and how to fix the problem for good.
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LightDo sleep masks work? What they help with, and how to pick oneLight tells your brain it is time to wake up. Here is what a sleep mask can and cannot do, what the studies found, and how to pick one you will actually wear.
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SleepHow to sleep during the day: a simple guide for night shift workersWorking nights means sleeping while the world is awake. How to make your room dark, block out daytime noise, and get real rest before your next shift.
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CareHow to clean silicone earplugs (and when to replace them)The 30 second routine that keeps reusable earplugs clean, comfy and lasting for months. Plus what never to use on them.
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SnoringHow to stop snoring: what the snorer can try, and what helps the person listeningHow to stop snoring, from sleeping on your side to seeing a doctor, plus what the person lying awake next to a snorer can do tonight.
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SleepWhy do I wake up at 3am? The usual causes, and what helpsWaking at 3am is common. Why sleep gets lighter in the early hours, what usually wakes you, and when it is worth seeing a doctor.
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SleepLight sleeper? Why small sounds wake you, and what actually helpsWhy some people wake at every little noise, what makes it worse, and the changes that genuinely help light sleepers stay asleep.
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CouplesSleep divorce: what it is, and what to try before the spare roomNearly a third of US adults sleep apart from a partner. What a sleep divorce is, why couples choose it, and five things to try first.
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SleepHow to fall asleep fast: 10 things that genuinely helpTen practical ways to fall asleep faster, based on CDC and Cleveland Clinic advice, and what to do when you just cannot drop off.
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ChoosingWhich earplugs are best for sleeping?An honest comparison of the four materials, what each is genuinely good at, and which one suits how you sleep.
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Side sleepersWhy earplugs hurt when you sleep on your sideMost earplugs are not designed for side sleepers. Here is why they push into your ear on a pillow, and what shape actually solves it.
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NoisePink noise, white noise or earplugs: what helps you sleep through noiseThe difference between white, pink and brown noise, what the research says about pink noise for sleep, and when earplugs work better.
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NoiseHow to soundproof a bedroom cheaply, for better sleepCheap ways to cut noise in a bedroom without building work, in the order that makes the biggest difference, and what to do about the rest.
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TravelHow to sleep on a plane: seats, kit and habits that helpWhere to sit, what to pack and how to time it, so you can actually sleep on a flight rather than just close your eyes.
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FitWhy your earplugs keep falling outThey work when you go to bed and they are gone by morning. Here is what actually causes it, and how to tell whether it is the size, the shape or the material.
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SnoringYour partner snores. What actually helps.Separate rooms, white noise, pillows over your head. An honest look at what works when someone next to you snores, and what does not.
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SafetyIs it safe to wear earplugs every night?The honest answer, including the parts most brands leave out. What to watch for, who should ask a doctor first, and how to wear them safely.
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RatingsNRR and SNR: why the numbers do not compareBrands print NRR, SNR and bare decibel figures side by side as if they compare. Here is what those numbers mean, why they do not compare, and what to look at instead.
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