I Slept With My Mouth Taped Shut for 30 Days

In this video I'll be going over my experience of sleeping with my mouth taped shut for 30 days. It was an interesting experience, semi-based on internet research, so we'll see how it goes.
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[@aliabdaal]

Check out my next 30 day challenge here -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXexYqiFZsxmotU

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R u mad ...

[@nicholasobrien5914]

@@affiliatebase9312 how about u started forming better breathing habits a s a result?

[@carwoman43]

😱

[@borisnefyod4868]

So, how is it going after 2 years?

[@ozziedog18]

“I slept PRODUCTIVELY with my mouth taped shut for 30 days”

[@kmmoves823]

ali inspired me to start my yt channel

[@PranshuNigam11]

@@kmmoves823 Did he also inspire you to spam this comment everywhere?

[@kmmoves823]

@@PranshuNigam11 u got me on that one Pranshu

[@coderamrin]

@@PranshuNigam11 lol

[@bill542]

*INSANELY PRODUCTIVE

[@SamMloome]

Next up: taking cold showers for 30 days with my mouth shut while reading with a water resistant book

[@imaginationscene]

😌 P R O D U C T I V I T Y 😌

[@hetzarrow6957]

With 2x speed

[@SamMloome]

@Default chelsea gonna defeat utd this Sunday.

[@stonecat676]

reading water resistant book and listening to AUDIBLE at 4x speed, on a water resistant treadmill

[@sandygialiou3932]

🤣

[@momtazularefin]

I tried to sleep my last 30 minutes with my mouth and nose taped shut and I woke up in my afterlife. An angel sent me back to earth because it wasn't my time yet.

[@sociopath2108]

😂😂 you are so productive 😸

[@sushantkanethia8984]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sociopath2108]

😂😂

[@oliviabetty6943]

🤣🤣🤣

[@PratapDewangan]

😂

[@jobama9909]

0:22 “sleep makes you more productive and happier” me watching at 4 am: *interesting*

[@southbug27]

Me at 3:20 am Lifelong insomniac

[@tomcat0395]

👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

[@s.melonita4454]

Me right now it's 4:48 am 🥲

[@DelightfullyGrace]

not me getting ready for work at 4am 😅

[@jessejackson7546]

It’s 2 am😂

[@Oliur]

I have someone in my basement with their mouth taped shut.

[@coubyplayz]

Your dog or your wife? Both are too loud and don't care if you say shut up!!!

[@27k76]

do u mind letting me out?

[@khalidansari3499]

Haven't seen my friend 'Reagan' since a few weeks.

[@nelli7577]

I suppose that's the real secret to staying "Organized and Clean."

[@jonih3274]

@@27k76 At the end of the 30-year experiment, just wait

[@likeitseasy7413]

Me with a blocked nose: So you have chosen death

[@LisaCulton]

I mean, you could hear that his nose was partially blocked when he first put on the tape. Good grief!

[@IshaSharma11]

True

[@PingWine]

The one time this meme actually makes sense :D

[@MrJamesdryable]

Breathing through your nose clears it.

[@RogueCylon]

It will actually improve your nose breathing and general health.

[@GarethRussellUK]

Pro tip: try using micropore surgical tape instead. It’s about 90% cheaper than the strips and works great.

[@wxfield]

Also more popularly called kinesthetic tape in US pharmacies. Don't forget to cut some slits.

[@cliveadams7629]

@@wxfield Nope, kinesthetic tape is different. Micropore is non-stretch and quite sticky. Kinesthetic tape is lighter tack and stretchy.

[@benmuyal1]

I just ordered some from Aliexpress for like $3. Hope it will be good

[@GarethRussellUK]

Nice, @@benmuyal1, enjoy 👌🏻

[@GarethRussellUK]

Can’t speak from experience @@sopanhaung but I think it’d work ok. Transpore is plastic, micropore paper. But they both have similar clinical applications, so could be worth trying it out. Hope that helps!

[@raiyan8978]

I used a book as a pillow for 30 days to become smarterer - it didn't wurk :'(

[@shelby255]

:(

[@fatimaadil3544]

You wanted the information to transfer to your brain by diffusion? 😂😂

[@holaamigos5228]

Edgard cayce did it. He learnt.

[@mohamedalnasri]

@@fatimaadil3544 😂😂

[@DesignXstream]

How about eating them for 30 days 😜

[@fatimawah1d]

“More engaged💍” 😂

[@ntokozoskhosana6322]

More engaged!😌

[@OuchMyNardz]

I started mouth-taping around April, and now I tape my mouth probably 3-4x a week, having successfully trained myself to sleep with my mouth closed. This change in breathing has carried over into the daytime and has helped make mask-wearing for COVID much more comfortable. His assessments are pretty accurate with my own. I highly suggest people give it a try. The first couple nights may suck, and you may not wear it for the entire night, but eventually your nose adapts. I'm breathing better through my nose than ever, and I've had nasal problems my whole life.

[@strahinjamacesic3974]

Hi, thank you for your comment. 1. How does it affect your skin? 2. Doesn't this weaken your muscles? Or does it actually train the mouth to stay closed? 🤔

[@OuchMyNardz]

@@strahinjamacesic3974 1) I use a small inch of tape to seal the lip area, so not much actual skin contact. 2) More muscle activation keeping your mouth closed all day.

[@strahinjamacesic3974]

@@OuchMyNardz thank you :)

[@tjungan8409]

Hi Anthony, may I know what type of tape you bought? Thanks in advance

[@OuchMyNardz]

@@tjungan8409 it's a pretty generic cloth brand from CVS. I got something that resembles surgical tape -fibrous, usually white or tan, able to tear away with hands or scissors.

[@happy7akira]

I have been doing it for almost 6 months. It works: improve my sleep, my mouth is less dry (before that, sometimes my mouth got so dry that I coughed and that cough woke me up...) and yes, I share the same experience: I used to always sleep with my mouth open, after I started taping my mouth every night, even when I occasionally skip the tape, I am still able to keep my mouth shut. mouth taping's changed my habit

[@shane9525]

Any changes in you’re face?

[@happy7akira]

@@shane9525 I didn't pay attention to my face so I didn't notice any changes. probably because the changes in the face, if there are any, is gradual. maybe I will notice it if I have a "before" photo, maybe?

[@shane9525]

@@happy7akira look for hollow cheeks, higher cheekbones and sharper jawline

[@barakobama9743]

@@happy7akira how about now v

[@happy7akira]

@@barakobama9743 sleep still better than otherwise, mouth less try. but again I didn't pay much attention to my face structure as that was not my focus

[@Sohamsta]

It’s so that he speaks less in his sleep to conserve energy for the next day which will allow him to be more productive i think 😏

[@SD-un1hj]

Omg 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnair1]

breathing though your nose during the day is *quite* important. There are quite a few people who also breath through their mouth which will lead to a bunch of negative side effects. It is well documented that mouth breathing adults are more likely to experience sleep disordered breathing, fatigue, decreased productivity and poorer quality of life than those who nasal-breathe. To mention a few; Importance of Nitric Oxide, negative Effect of Low Tongue Position, Postural Problems ...

[@aaronberger9264]

And allow him to type faster

[@NondeM]

😂😂😂🤣I shouldn't laugh

[@ta9232]

I just finished reading Breath By James Nestor. He talks about how terrible mouthbreathing is for your health. There is a whole chapter on it. He even goes as far as plugging his own nostrils for a few weeks to see how bad it really is for your health. This book has totally changed my perspective on breathing. I recommend you read this book!

[@fleurishes35mm]

Sounds hella interesting pal, thanks for the tip. Will hunt it down x

[@FincentVan]

amazing book. the brutal primate experiment was fascinating.

[@djmisskroft8313]

Why he plugs nostrils if its bad too breath through mouth?😅

[@spirre2780]

@@djmisskroft8313 Probably to be able to show and talk from experience how bad it really is

[@AlexTad93]

@Yusuf Hayder you can find some in the swimming gear shops, I guess

[@drbaraka95]

Wait. He used the same disposable tape for 14 days before realizing 😳 It was disposable….?

[@TheNuclearBolton]

😳

[@spankmunky316]

Yes and he's a doctor.

[@Wall_flower]

That's just disgusting tbh... Imagine the kind germs that would have been breeding in there for 2 weeks 😳

[@LaikenBailey]

What would you expect from this Arab.. he’s a boat person

[@Henry-xu5jg]

@@LaikenBaileylol

[@joshdove]

I have a deviated septum and can’t breathe out of my left nostril otherwise I’d love to do this

[@trumpet90909]

You can get that fixed very easily these days

[@ucefamir6082]

I think I had something like that if I closed my mouth I couldn’t breath at all I would choke , but I had a surgery and so should you

[@forgetfulstranger]

You can fix that surgically

[@ethanperry8]

same lmao I’d suffocate

[@helima1474]

omg same hoping to getting it fixed this year.

[@yathprem]

Ali: doesn't include "productive" in the title Comments: but what about pro...duc..tivity 👀

[@genius6084]

pro-duck-TV-tea*

[@genevievescotte7383]

Pro...duct...(tape)...tive

[@abdullahrana6295]

@@genevievescotte7383 beat me to it

[@brijeshsamal7035]

@@genevievescotte7383 beat me to it

[@internetexplorer6824]

@@genevievescotte7383 beat me to it

[@LifeofKairo]

_I'm such a mouth breather_ so doing this will either make me stronger... or kill me ⚰️

[@magicmerls291]

It'll probably make you way more attractive if you try it. Mouth breathing ruines facial structure but luckily it's reversible.

[@LifeofKairo]

@@magicmerls291 *rushes to Amazon 🤐 lol

[@sundasyahya3046]

Same

[@gmchessplay9043]

Well as they say, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger

[@LifeofKairo]

@@gmchessplay9043 if only we had a doctor in the house to tell us if that saying is true lol

[@krissifaith6709]

If someone breaks into your home at night, half of their job is done! Wow!

[@Hassan-zw9tb]

so the next step is to sleep chained in my bed?

[@Andrew-ke7xz]

@@Hassan-zw9tb Yes

[@patrickday4206]

When your hubby gets frisky in the middle of the night you can just pretend it's a naughty fantasy!!! 😆 🤣 😂

[@rmbc1971]

Sip, that, plus my noise reduction headphones (cause my neighbors are generally so loud)... Imagine

[@dharan31chase]

Omg. You have outdone yourself. Loved the way you illustrated the benefits with the notebook and printed image time lapse accompanied by your voice over. Your production quality has dramatically improved in the past one year I’ve been following you. It shows how much effort you’re putting in to improve. Great job.

[@Lakshay.khanna]

Meanwhile the title of Ali's book,"A productive guide to a productively productive lifestyle."

[@LiveLifesBeauty]

Legit burst out laughing when his roommate came on and said what she did

[@zgts4u]

I know! She’s savage!

[@abeliever6022]

She convinced me to buy these tapes for my siblings

[@drdehis1]

Ali, I am a long time fan. The dentist in me says: While awake, it is perfectly normal for your teeth to be disengaged (Check out Vertical dimension of rest) yet your lips are supposed to remain competent (closed enough to allow for adequate nasal breathing). If not, the first step is to check with an ENT specialist to rule out Nasopharyngeal anatomical challenges or pathologies. As a patient of sleep disorders: I am glad that are diving into this issue to raise awareness about the quality of breathing during sleep. Totally relatable. Wish you all the best.

[@TeluguSuperhumans]

I highly recommend you guys to tape your mouth. It will transform our health :)

[@vaishnavi1321]

it's not "mouth your tape", its "tape your mouth"

[@TeluguSuperhumans]

@@vaishnavi1321 Haha! I corrected it. Sometimes it happens 😊

[@humerahumera5856]

Telugu man here?

[@RoarTrades]

@@TeluguSuperhumans anna vanakkam 🙏

[@TeluguSuperhumans]

@@RoarTrades 😊😊 Hey 👋

[@SD-un1hj]

Why would he use the same tape 🥲 I just can’t get over that part!

[@MsAqeelm]

to save some money, he said. lol

[@Jaikaye]

When I was a kid someone told me spiders crawl into your mouth while you sleep. No tape necessary. Been sleeping with mouth shut for decades now🤣

[@devd_rx]

They sometimes do though, not spiders but flies 😁

[@MyPlantsAgainstTheWorld]

Omg saaaaaame. I thought that was an Arab mom thing.

[@daydreamer7586]

Lol I was the same but went with covering my mouth with both hands while I sleep 😂

[@IkraAhmad]

Ali this is actually a well timed video because after a conversation with a number of doctor friends about my terrible sleep quality and waking up with a dry mouth in the middle of the night and one of them asked, are you a mouth breather? And I was shook. I’d never thought about that and now I can’t stop thinking about it. I’m about to try this!

[@mayboom5399]

And, how is it ?

[@nikitaw1982]

@@mayboom5399 she didt. Chicks say they want solutions just want attention haha

[@TheMatschkind]

I actually did this kind of the other way around. I would keep my mouth shut more consciously when I was awake and that would improve my mouth posture at night. Before i would often wake up with a very dry mouth, nowadays I don’t. But I also got rid of my pillow most of the time, so maybe it’s not only the things I do during the day 😀

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Savage Sheen is the content we need more of!

[@prabuddhadas4995]

Incoming lawsuit from Matt D'Avella

[@suabr]

As a surgical registrar: sleep when you can, eat when you can, and don't f*ck with the pancreas! I enjoy your videos. man keep it up!

[@neetib8094]

2:36 Goes to sleep in black shorts 2:50 Wakes up in Green 😂😂😂😂

[@peterrosso1804]

"Do you know if they do these tapes for daytime as well?" 🤣

[@poisonedpawns-chess1291]

@@AV-me9cb Are you sure it was a joke?

[@milenapavlidou6940]

Of all times, Ali... you chose THIS one to skip the word *proDUCTively* in the title??!

[@vladlal9163]

HAHAHAHAHA GENIOUS 🤩🤩 Ali now you should definitely edit the title, man!

[@vladlal9163]

Btw... #wifequest !!!

[@mallndpiveia9521]

I am in a wife quest too... just saying ;)))

[@BarrettYT]

Mouth breathing and snoring is something I've struggled with my whole life. I'm definitely going to give this a try.. and make a video like yours.. Cheers Ali

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[@gimmemycash3418]

@barret where‘s the vid?

Give us an update if you tried

[@Hannah-ls7xb]

Love this. I am trying out a new habit of resting the tip of my tongue on the roof of my mouth slightly behind my front teeth, it’s helping me become a nose breather.

[@LucyAlllan]

Ali’s channel has suddenly taken a different approach to content - love it 😂

[@waqqasElahismch]

😂😂 exactly

[@MisterPol]

These 30 days challenges are getting crazier 😂

[@elizabethhenning778]

But you clicked, right?

[@MisterPol]

@@elizabethhenning778 absolutely 😈

[@LisaCulton]

@@elizabethhenning778 Yes, but this is ridiculous.

[@gilogilo8380]

30 day with no breath

[@nigels9077]

this mouth tapping is actually legit, there are some research about mouth breather and how it affect their facial appearance and intelligence in children. I tried to tape couple months ago but gave up as it always gets removed from my mouth while sleeping. and now continue to be a mouth breather especially during sleep which makes me drooling all over the bed and getting dry mouth everyday.

[@ibrahimmuaan3126]

The best part of this entire video has definitely got to be Sheen’s take in Ali keeping his 👄 taped shut. You could upload these videos under comedy as well and I’d still prolly watch it😂

[@calicocat338]

I did this about a year ago myself for a while. I wanted to try something, as I always woke up feeling groggy. I found it worked, but just fell out of the habit (mainly due to my firstborn coming along) I was cheap and just used bandaging tape. Worked fine for me and I definitely felt more alert in the most part.

[@emilialiu2681]

I have been sleeping with mouth tapes for 2 plus years. It seriously transformed my sleep. From snoring, dry mouth & dry throat to much BETTER sleep with no snoring. Slowly my body learns to breath more using my nose instead of my month. Currently using 3M Nexcare Strong Hold Pain Free Tape for sensitive skin (blue packaging and comes in a roll) as you don’t really need to buy those expensive tape specifically designed for mouth taping. Hope it helps!👍🏻

[@daisuke910]

Nice. I need some help with managing snoring

[@broadcasttttable]

How do you feel when you wake up in the morning? Less colds and sickness? Digestion better?

[@pixa1z]

Did you notice any quite changes to your physique or physical features on the face?

[@ptl770]

I hate that when I tape my mouth to sleep, the adhesive on my skin after I remove it is annoying, and it’ll really dry up my lips where the tape didn’t cover

[@thatgui88]

I used tape my mouth but became tired of buying tape haha

[@lukapetrovic6100]

When you watch Matt D’Avella once...

[@laurajohnston1172]

If you haven't read 'Breath' by James Nestor yet, I highly recommend. He talks about mouth taping and gives a bit more of the science into the advantages of nasal breathing, having overall health benefits, not just sleep.

[@toby2079]

Your videos are really soothing to watch, not only I can learn something new from them but also I can relieve a bit while watching them

[@MrJamesdryable]

I've been doing this for about a year and will continue to do so for the rest of my life. BREATHE THROUGH YOUR NOSE, PEOPLE!

[@Drkloki-pb3ym]

Can you use regular tape

[@mermaid30019]

@@Drkloki-pb3ym no look through the comments of ppl who have done it for recommendations.

[@Drkloki-pb3ym]

@@mermaid30019 no

[@katydid2k]

Yes! Me too.

[@shantanu5642]

Do you notice any facial change..?

[@yes4993]

Me: reads the title Also me: *sorry what*

[@kmmoves823]

ali inspired me to start my yt channel

[@cpaul08]

sameee haha i saw the notification, wtf?

[@kmmoves823]

@@cpaul08 love ur channel

[@thegardencity92]

Thank you for being so honest about this; it is not easy to talk about and it is hard to correct

[@mjgrant1515]

i’ve been mouth taping for 3 years. i can’t sleep without taping now. i only use a tiny strip of tape from below my nose to my chin. does the trick & feels less constricted than taping the entire mouth.

[@sudipabhattacharya13]

alternative title: "I slept PRODUCTIVELY for 30 days"

[@shelby255]

say that slowly

[@shelby255]

Pro...duct...tively

[@sudipabhattacharya13]

@@shelby255 haha, nice one!😀😂

[@gregorian323]

wait he went to sleep with short black pants 2:35 and woke up with long green ones 2:52

[@MrPecksniff]

He productively got changed in his sleep to save time 😉

[@dragospetcu1769]

:))

[@trimonmusic]

I like to think this is nothing to do with editing and he actually woke up in different clothes, and Ali realised this for the first time reading your comment

[@lorif4268]

I noticed that too!!

[@milanvarghese7172]

@aliabdaal where are you

[@janimaterful]

Thanks for sharing your experience 👍 I've been thinking of ways to improve my sleep, and this looks like a good option. Ordered some strips right away!

[@peremanresa5308]

Ali, I would recommend you to read “Breath” by James Nestor. It encompasses the theory and practice of nose vs mouth breathing. It’s quite a remarkable read!

[@vince7245]

Awesome book. And he suggests using a stamp sized piece of cloth tape, which is what I do as well. Personally, I wouldn't waste money on those strips.

[@elissasteel4395]

Same, a small square of cloth medical tape works well

[@SmoothKriminal81]

As someone with mild sleep apnea, and many years of being blocked up, I found using hayfever nasal spray and nasal strips worked to open up your nostrils over time. Add in working out, as you should always breath through your nose, you end up learning to breath through your nose naturally. Sleep has improved over the last 4 years doing this, which I track via my fitbit but can feel the improvement too

[@willywonka7932]

For me it feels like suffocating when my nose is stuffed which always happens when I sleep so yeah...

[@CallumAtwal]

I can also vouch for this same combination! Pirinase in the UK with nasal strips, it has helped so much

[@Be_ashutosh]

Yeah.. learning to breath from your nose while workouts even if it's hard really makes nasal breathing default in sleep too... noticed that recently

[@dud8905]

@@Be_ashutosh I’ve always breathed through my nose at night I thought that was the default lol

[@aamsergie]

There's actual research on mouth taping. In both the ENT and Dental literature. For your diagrams Nitric Oxide isn't N2. There's alot to talk about in this topic. Thanks for bringing awareness.

[@brendalg4]

What does the research show?

[@aamsergie]

@@brendalg4 if you can breathe through your nose, it's one of the most important factors during sleep. If you can't breathe through your nose, visit an ENT

[@RodGreenshields]

After listening to a couple podcasts/videos with James Nestor a couple years ago, I started my nighttime nose breathing routine using blue painter’s tape. Small vertical strip from a 1” roll works great. Sticky enough that it rarely comes off during the night and has caused no skin issues. The vertical orientation leaves little gaps at edges of the mouth if I need to talk through the tape. Wife thinks I’m bonkers, but it really prevents nighttime dry mouth. Also trying to focus on nose breathing when I exercise. Have used the same taping routine a couple of times for that, but it’s not something I’ve done regularly. Considering trying that again.

[@MusicGonz]

Thank you Ali, I am on a CPAP machine and I have dry mouth problem. So this seems to be a answer to my dry mouth problem with a CPAP machine.

[@AshleySkittles24]

Weirdly, I just started listening to the audiobook 'Breath' by James Nestor, which basically explores the whole mouth breathing vs nose breathing debate.. I'm only a couple of hours into it but so far it's been really interesting if you wanted to look into this even further! Just a funny coincidence that this video would be posted right after I picked the book up... but between it and this video, definitely considering picking up some of those stickers...

[@fleurishes35mm]

No coincidences in tech, aha.

[@helstrom9876]

, ., !. . . ....... . .

[@saadchaudhary677]

Where to listen the audiobook?

[@harigowre]

I’m pretty sure my flat mates wish I did this 😂😂😂

[@healthfitbarbell9081]

It shows how you take very drastic problem without negativity, if I was in your place I would have filled with profound negativity....guts off for your positive attitude and a ever green smile....giggles....😊😊😊😊

[@ferchi4567]

I love how unbiased this video is. /s Data showing complete opposite of what you want to show so you just make up reasons how this is not accurate and everything. If the data showed what you wanted you would have 100% used it to "prove" that the mouth shutting works.

[@irfaan4822]

Sheen- "Do you they do these for the morning as well?" LMAO DED

[@anibalandrade]

I want more of Sheen after this 😭

[@AdamLuke]

Ali: “So, this is going to sound really weird...” Me: Yup.

[@MsPandaStudies]

absolutely xD

[@dariencole]

The problem with these videos is they are all ads. That roommate was hard selling the morning version. I need someone to verify this with unbiasedness

[@envy8573]

isn't this risky? I mouthbreathe while sleeping but the only reason I haven't done it is what if my nose get blocked and I'm not able to breathe at all

[@richardyasushiii3848]

Great video! This actually solved my sleep apnea and that of people I know. One friend had cardiac arrhythmia that completely went into remission just with the tape trick. The thing is you don't actually have to buy those "sleep specific" tapes. There are many medical tapes out there that are breathable and 1/5th the cost.

[@juanitabullock4342]

I use large bandaids to keep my mouth closed at night. It’s cheaper and works as well. Have not had any rash or irritation around of my mouth or skin.

[@LifeofKairo]

Of all the people to tell me to tape my mouth shut... *I never thought it would be you Ali* 🤐🤐🤐

[@robsonfrancisco3719]

Not breathing with your mouth also helps with strengthening and having a more defined jawline. Have you heard of Mewing? I've been doing it for a year or two and has been changing my jaw structure.

[@monikaczajkowska112]

Ali, have you heard about polyphasic sleep? 🤔 I just wondered what is your opinion about it and would you ever consider trying it? I certainly haven’t heard about taping your mouth before sleep, so learnt a lot from this video, thank you 😊

[@SamEmara]

Was I the only one who thought that Ali was branching out into BDSM vids when I read the title?

[@Nwadiogo]

How to have a productive sex life?

[@elainekan4209]

This is a subtle and productive way to attract the ladies!

[@putinsgaytwin4272]

I was wondering why I was recommended Ali after about a year. I was on a BDSM binge this morning 😁.

[@jonese6987]

The taping while asleep is pretty legit, I first heard about in some interviews and podcasts with James Nestor who really has studied the benefits of nose breathing for a long time. This video of Ali definetely reminded me and encourages me to try it out

[@melius7251]

Did you try it? And if yes, what are the results?

[@jonese6987]

@@melius7251 Yes I did. W/o tape my mouth is always dry when I wake up, and I wake up more frequently during the night. With tape the mouth is not dry in the morning, also the quality of sleep is better. I feel fresher in the morning, when I'm using it.

[@melius7251]

@@jonese6987 thank you very much for the information

[@jonese6987]

@@melius7251 Sure, no problem

[@Eternal-Student]

I have been using 3M micropore tape for about a year now as my snoring is awful. It works pretty well and is much cheaper.

[@lucasgollon2005]

Every time I taped my mouth shut for sleep I’d get little pimples on my lips and I woke up with massive headaches.

[@ollivergodvil]

Me: looks at the thombnail 2 seconds later: I have to see this

[@genius6084]

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[@2511zzzz]

@@genius6084 wdym?

[@AbdullahAhmad-wk2fs]

@@2511zzzz thombnail

[@jackbar2476]

I was legit about to start studying, got recommended this, had a mental battle and concluded that you simply can’t not click a “taping my mouth for 30 days in my sleep” video

[@meowbauk]

Ik same and now my lesson starts right now

[@mrmaramind]

O' dear goodness thank you for doing this video. I wake up every night with what I call cactus mouth. I am really tempted to try this. Just to hear you say "please tell me my mouth is open, cause its not a great look" was worth watching this alone. Classic!

[@wcexplore1083]

Cool! Thanks Dr. Ali!

[@medtown]

Nice little experiment. But, I'd definitely suffocate if I tried this.

[@oopsididitagainimgoingtofail]

Same lmfao

[@ArvindRajan]

the level of confusion I had clicking on this video 😂

[@kmmoves823]

ali inspired me to start my yt channel

[@user-zr4iy8nb1k]

James Nestor’s book “breath” talks about this technique - would highly recommend!

[@hashimshaaban8991]

The things you come up with are honestly wild haha. Keep it up!

[@BB.official]

More like, my flatmate made me sleep with my mouth taped shut for 30 days.....

[@zakuras3]

This works. Been doing it for 3-4 months after my jaw surgery. I wake up more alert , and no bad breath added bonus.

[@BuiltonBitcoin]

Check out a product called “Intake Breathing”. It uses magnets you tape to your nose, and connects to a plastic piece you put over the bridge of your nose with another set of magnets in it. It helps keep your nose open wider. Great combo of taping your mouth and using tools to assist your nose.

[@charlenegrenier3509]

Love your video! What type of ring are you wearing? Thanks for all your work.

[@HelloItsVG]

Lol tape his mouth = saliva building blocks

[@nikhilliyanage4712]

Vgggggg

[@GarryBurgess]

If I start that, my wife will keep my mouth taped shut 24/7, and then I'll never be able to talk again.

[@mrmartinez4188]

I’ve been doing this about a month. And I do have sleep apnea but I believe it’s helping me, even though I wear a mouthguard. I don’t wake up with any more headaches, I don’t wake up with dry mouth or terrible morning breath The real test is to check to see if my apnea is better. I have my mouthguard adjusted and I am going to follow up with our apnea home test. That will indicate if my apnea is better, but overall I do wake up more refreshed, no bad breath and No morning headaches

[@razabadass]

Thank you for the mouth taped sleeping video! Raza :)

[@udokafintelmann6803]

Nah Ali I can't this, this is too much 😂

[@dee5361]

When are you gonna post udoka?

[@lofilegends9776]

When r u gonna post udoka

[@quickmaths7276]

i love your videos

[@udokafintelmann6803]

@@dee5361 soon 👀 working on something right now DW

[@maahirmaloo3538]

Ayyyy it’s Udoka

[@DutifullyInnerCreation]

I would love to try this but also I don't want to die in such a humiliating way 😂

[@Nico-rn1gv]

Exactly this.

[@RogueCylon]

Doesn’t work like that. It’s quite safe.

[@learnandapply3337]

@@RogueCylon theres a hole he said i think its for emergency situation And if you will not able to breath You will probably wakeup

[@forgetfulstranger]

That's silly, you'll wake up if you start suffocating. Unless you decide to die, idk

[@a.h.me.s.m5519]

@@forgetfulstranger most of the nights i sleep with my mouth taped and one night for unknown reason i vomitted and instantly i waked up and removed the tape. Its the miracle of God in our life. All it requires a free hands and its safe.

[@tehtourist]

great video, I've been doing this for about a month now and will continue to do so as well. I have been using standard nexcare "absolute waterproof" tape, it works like a charm, and its alot cheaper.

[@Rebellionrider]

I have never heard about this concept every before but it sounds interesting. I always felt that I only breath more from my mouth less from my nose. Now that you have explained it in a legit way I'm going to follow this experiment with myself and see if it will help.

[@calimon00]

For side sleepers, and especially those with a narrow nasal passage, I highly & personally recommend Breathe Right nasal strips, especially if you are going to try this.

[@bindiya_ganatra]

This is the MOST unique experiment I have ever heard of!! First I thought this video was sarcasm and a click bait....but OMG Ali, you did your research and bought official sleeping mouth tape!! I shouldn't expect anything less. 😋 Ali, you never cease to make me laugh. Thanks so much for sharing this!! I always learn something new from you.

[@justaguy4real]

But what happens if your nose somehow becomes blocked or stopped up from like a cold or onset of sickness?

[@photowalk.podcast]

Ali, not at all sure whether you'll pick this message up almost a year after the posted video, but I'm intrigued to know if you are still using this product. It is only available in America though it does appear to ship to the UK. There are UK versions of this and I wonder whether you gave those a try? Or was this the one that came up tops in your research? Kindest, Neale

[@Nathan-gt6lr]

Next 30 day challenge: Going on a date every day for 30 days.

[@stillapieceofgarbage7574]

There also is evidence that the shape of your face changes depending on whether you're a mouth or a nose breather! Like your cheekbones, jawline and eyes will develop a lot better and look more prominent when you have your mouth closed most of the time! It would be interesting if you would keep it up and update on that as well!! :) Great and helpful video as always! Thank you!!

[@alexstankiewicz958]

omg hahaha the Sheen feature made my day, she's absolutely hilarious

[@ivanstambolov4701]

That seems like a good idea actually. My mouth is extremely dry every morning. Definitely will give it a try.