autistic review of loop earplugs
so i’ve seen tons of ads for loop earplugs and i kinda thought they were a bit of a scam (not literally but like they didn’t seem like they’d actually be good) but i gave them a try on the recommendation of a friend and omg this helps SO MUCH when i’m overstimulated
so i just wanna say if you struggle with overstimulation (i have autism and adhd for reference) i can genuinely recommend the engage plus earbuds. you still hear yourself a lil louder in your head but it’s not as bad as with normal earbuds and i am not bothered by my own breathing or heartbeat with them which is a huge difference compared to regular earplugs (they’re still a little more noticeable than without earplugs, though!!!)
without the mute rings added i can have a conversation with them in well enough without the other person noticing i have earplugs in as well (i got the yellow colour which also isn’t very noticeable on light skin) which is nice. besides lowering noise they also generally give me a bit of a distanced feel, sound-wise, while talking, which i find comforting.
i do NOT recommend wearing them while eating, though, since my own chewing is too loud with them still.
in conclusion, they truly help avoid having a complete meltdown and/or wanting to murder everyone around you for their non-noiseless existence when you don’t want to/can’t put on headphones, so i can actually recommend you try them if you’re on the fence about them like i was.
small update:
i’ve had them for several months now and if anything i’d recommend them even more. wearing them makes outdoor activities where i can’t wear headphones (for example shopping with a friend) so much better! i also wore them at the cinema when a movie was too loud for my taste.
hands down my most common use is for wearing indoors when there are loud people outside, though. we live in a busy neighbourhood and there’s often playing (read: screaming) children outside and the like. i’d previously wear my headphones for this but i find the earplugs much nicer (less sweaty on my head for long periods of time) and they still allow me to hear my partner if he comes into the room and talks to me.
if you live in an apartment building and are bothered by noise of your neighbours, these are also a game-changer for sure.
after two months, i am even considering getting a second pair to keep in my coat pocket just so i don’t have to worry about forgetting them. 12/10, would recommend.
