Why wear earplugs for swimming? A selection of earplugs for under £10

[@johnhumphries6751]

I've used them for about 6 years now and tried lots of types before ending up with the soft zoggs ones. These became my favourite because they're soft and also because there isn't any 'sticky out' bits, to risk them being pushed in further by a swimming hat or any other pressure to the side of the head. :-)

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

They are really nice and comfy aren't they?

[@davidjmccann4187]

I have a perforated eardrum and was recommended some 20 years ago, by an ENT consultant, to use vaseline and cotton wool . They create a complete seal and because you throw them away after there is less risk of infection. I have tried some of the bought ones over the years but have always gone back to these home made jobs. Had to go to the ENT guys last year (other ear) and on asking was told these are still considered the most effective option for keeping your ears dry. I make batches by melting the vaseline (clingfilm around a small tub and drop in hot water) and dip bits of cotton wool in it. It will probably take a few go's to get the right size to fit in your ear but you can also add a dap of vaseline over the top for a better seal.

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

I've had a go at making thse and they seem really comfortable. I filmed making them in my video on how to get water out of your ears. It's a great tip. 🏊😄

[@bhushanvn3064]

Ive too a perforation in my ear drum, was helpful reading ur comment. Is applying vaseline on cotton gonna be enough for blocking out the water ?

[@davidjmccann4187]

@@bhushanvn3064 been using this method for 20 years very very rarely have any problems, but as I said it may take a few trys to get it spot on

[@bhushanvn3064]

@@davidjmccann4187 thanks a lot

[@bhushanvn3064]

@@davidjmccann4187 this can't be used during swimming tho can it?

[@sg2664]

What a terrific video. Thank you for the extremely useful overview of the different types of earplugs.

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Hi Scott thanks for watching and commenting. There’s also a bit about how to make homemade earplugs in this video: 5 tips on how to clear water from your ears kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHvbp3R6YpdgY8U

[@akaben63]

Excellent, Speedo for pool, Zoggs propeller outdoors and putty for noisy hotels. 👍

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

+Ben Inns that’s about the size of it 🤣

[@breizizel3256]

Tout est dit ! Bravo !

[@DWCoV]

Oh thank goodness for this video. Amazingly hard to find useful videos about how plugs go in, and should look! Great overview of types.

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for letting me know. If you think of any other questions or topics for me to tackle, I'm all ears!

[@benjamimzastrow6662]

I have had earplugs custom-made for me and have been super satisfied and absolutely thrilled with them for years. They simply fit most comfortably and are absolutely perfectly sealed and keep all water out. As soon as I put the earplugs in, I am very focused on swimming and completely unaware of my surroundings. Of course, you should still be aware of dangers when swimming in public areas. But if you want to try out earplugs, the cheap standard products you show are definitely worth using. It's great that you go into this in such detail, it will definitely help some people make their selection 😊👍

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Thanks for sharing your ear solution. Happy swimming!

[@thereseobrien845]

Thank you Rachel, I've by chance stumbled across your site. I'm delighted. Looking forward to learning from you. Take care Therese

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Hi Therese, I'm plkeased you were able to join me. Welcome along. If you have any ideas for video content, I'm all ears! 🏊😃

[@MatyasLemberTutorials]

Such a useful video, thank you for doing it. I think I get the Zoggs ones

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Glad it was helpful! The Zoggs are very comfy.

[@marycharlebois6627]

Great info here... I don’t know how the availability of these earplugs in the UK would compare to availability in 🇨🇦, but there is a lot to be said for having a broad knowledge base about a product before making a purchase. I have always used the putty type of ear plug, but I do worry that over time, pushing a putty-type product against the cartilage part of the external ear may cause damage or distortion. I like the look of the Zoggs propellor type... I think I might search out this brand/style or a similar option in my country. Excellent info, thank-you!!

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Thanks for watching Mary. The Zoggs Aqua Plugz are definitely the ones I find the most comfy. Hope you can get hold of some 🏊‍♀️😀

[@darrenbullman9450]

Thanks ordered the zoggs and the litter picker upper ;)

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Good choice! I hope you find the ear plugs comfy and the litter picker easy to use! Enjoy!

[@TheD7035]

I’m off to Docs tomorrow for minor ear infection picked up whilst doing my new swim fitness training in local swimming pool. I’ll be getting a couple of the ear plugs you reviewed. Many Thanks, Great video.

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Hope the ear issues have cleared up and the plugs are preventing further problems. Enjoy the water.

[@puma7171]

Thanks for the video! I will give earplugs another try! My main issue was that they tend to have bits that stick out and touch the swimming cap, this then creates a noise that is more unbearable than having the cold water flowing in...

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Try the Zoggs aqua plugs they're fairly flat and very comfy in my ears, once I sorted out the orientation.

[@br1taheli_531]

Speedo BioFUSE!!! From Russia with love ))

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

I have used them, but now I find the Zoggs Aqua Plugz to be more comfortable 🏊😃

[@smutchin]

I’d already ordered the Zoggs earplugs before watching this vid. Looks like I made a good choice. I find getting the cold water in my ears makes me feel disoriented and slightly queasy, and it’s really unpleasant, and makes it impossible for me to do crawl. Funny thing is I NEVER get seasick on boats! Never heard of surfer’s ear before but it sounds horrible.

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

I hope the earplugs make a difference for you, they make everytijng much easier for me. Enjoy!

[@breizizel3256]

Oui horrible . Je l'ai eu France et opéré d'une oreille ( vous devenez sourd ! si l os continue De pousser ) en fait c'est une réaction de défense paradoxale de l organisme. : le corps fabrique cet os pour défendre l oreille 👂 interne , mais du coup vous devenez sourd ! Vous me comprenez ?

[@MJJumagdao]

Very nice tutorial it helps me coz I don't know how to use it. Thanks

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

I’m pleased you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 🏊‍♀️😀

[@Croonycruise]

Excellent video, thanks for your efforts

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Thanks for watching 🏊‍♀️😀

[@sanjaykumar-ew6mb]

Hello dear maam from INDIA THX for great video love you there

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Great to hear from you Sanjay, I’m pleased you enjoyed the video 🏊‍♀️😀

[@IraGer]

A nice inexpensive device to add to the Xmas list.

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

They make a huge difference for me. Great Santa request!

[@cw9719]

Christmas*

[@jezlucas3878]

I've used speedo ones that are like zoggs , must remember to use them.when surfing or iam dizzy fir a few days after . I have surfers ear, tinnitus and hearing aid from water sports

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Ouch that must be horrible. Great if they stay in while surfing but good luck remembering them at the time 😀👂🌊

[@angierodriguez5743]

Thank you so much, I will try out 3 this summer🤞🏽

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Best of luck! It makes a huge difference to my comfort levels in the water.

[@swimmercj]

By Zoggs, do you mean the ones that look like christmas trees? I'll try them again, but the last time I inserted them, I still had a bit of a gap that allowed water in. It seems ear canals are not a "one size fits all"!

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Ear canals are not one size fits all. These are the Zoggs I was talking about in the video www.wiggle.com/p/zoggs-aqua-ear-plugs?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnMWkBhDLARIsAHBOftrrxVWx0nuyeZOhC1f6AMOxeDaQwOz13n8aLrFsN3UNgi5xjvBYjiQaAvu8EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@aniz40]

Loved everything you where telling. And what I find a pity is that I always swim with some friends but when I wear earplugs I'am more active in the water but don't hear them anymore, which is also a part of the swimming ritual.. When I do where the earplugs only in winter I feel more active and less restricted to do movements i rather not do (when I don't wear earplugs)because of the freezing water in my ears. So it keeps beiing always a bit of a dilemma...do I or do I not... :(

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

If my face is going in the water (indoor or outdoor) I wear ear plugs. Some are better than others to hear through though. My current favourites are the Zoggs Aqua plugz.

[@Firesgone]

There is some types of earplugs with a hearing membrane. Hopefully you find one you like 👍

[@sadieduke]

Thank you so much for doing this video. Really informative..

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Glad it was helpful! 🏊😀

[@am.b102]

Great video! I do wish the title reflected the comparison portion though

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Good point, I’ll alter it

[@SebastianS271]

Speedo earplugs are the best

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

+stratotexas it’s great when you find the one that works best for you 🏊‍♀️😀

[@breizizel3256]

Il y a quelques années j avait de lunettes de natation avec les bouchons d oreilles attachés à la sangle ! Je trouvais qu c'était une très bonne idée 💡 ! Car avec l'expérience vous est perdez toujours dans les vagues de bord . Ou dans le sac ! J'ai des ZOGG et avec une aiguille je les ai percés pour y passer un fil de pêche ! C'est impeccable et je ne Perds plus mes bouchons !

[@farshidmottaghi951]

So helpful. Thank youuu

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

No problem, glad it was useful 🏊‍♀️😀

[@breizizel3256]

One good choice is zogg

[@bjazz68]

Thank you.

[@breizizel3256]

Hi Rachel . étant ancien 🏄‍♂️ surfer , j'ai été exposé à la " maladie du surfer " : l'oreille qui se bouche à l entrée ! Par contre je me permets de faire une petite rectification qui est importante ! : opération dont vous parlez n'es pas pour enlever un dépôt où quoi , il s'agit d'enlever un os qui petit à petit va boucher votre canal auditif ! Et vous devenez SOURD ! si rien n'est fait avant ! Donc pour la nage en eau froide régulière c'est impératif d'en mettre . C'est un opération délicate car elle se situe près de nerfs importants et doit être bien faite ! Sinon vous pouvez avoir un paralysie faciale du côté de l opération ! Voilà, j'espère que ça vous aura éclairer et pour tous les nageurs en eau froide . ( il y a des chirurgiens à Bordeaux spécialisés pour les 🏄‍♂️ surfer du pays Basque) merci de France pour vos vidéo très plaisantes . Bye

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Merci d'en avoir regardé et partagé vos expériences. À plus mon pôte de Bretagne!

[@breizizel3256]

@@EverydayAthleteRach Haha !

[@BrunoTunes]

Thanks for the great video! Doesn’t a swimming cap keep water out of ears? I tried some speedo ear plugs and lost one within a minute of a swim so rather reluctant to throw good money after bad.

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Hi, thanks for watching. I find that the swim hat doesn't keep enough of the water out to stop me getting it stuck in my ears and bugging me for hours. I also find that with earplugs in I have much better tolerance to the cold 😜🏊

[@adityachaudhary2394]

Thankyou for your explanation

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

You’re welcome 🏊‍♀️😀

[@manicmaggie]

I bought the Speedo ones today. Pretty desperate, have swimmers ear right now for the 2nd time in 2 months. 😢

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Hope they help. Good luck with kicking swimmer’s ear into touch x

[@manicmaggie]

@@EverydayAthleteRach Thank you. 😀

[@ruthmccabecontemporaryartist]

I think I may have read something about earplug use preventing vertigo fro sea swimming. Do you know anything about that? Thank you again. So helpful.

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

I have also heard that. I wear them because I hate the feeling of getting water trapped in my ears and it makes me feel more comfy in the water, esp[ecially in the cold. 🏊😃

[@mytomyrto3220]

Hello.thanks very helpful.question.except for the zoggs ones that grab the ear...all the other ones can fall of right?

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

I've never had any fall out whilst swimming, and they were all easy to retrieve.

[@stephenhill3875]

Hello Rachel I am enjoying the videos! I am looking for any shots of Gunner's hole on the Itchen.. hooked in by ' Waterlog' Do you or anyone have any footage ? thanks Steve

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Hi Steve, I haven’t heard of it so wouldn’t know if I’ve swum there. You could ask on Hampshire Open Water Swimmers on Facebook...

[@breizizel3256]

Don 't forget each 👂 is different ! One model is good for me and other personne no ! Try any more plugs....

[@ongyalsherpa788]

According to you which one is the best water proof plugs ??

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

I find the Zoggs Aqua Plugz to be the most comfy in my ears.

[@TamilTop5]

Nice video 👍🏼

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Thanks for watching!

[@juggg6761]

Hey mate! Great video. Did you try to swim with the declathlon one?

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

It is a long time since I tried them but they seemed fine.

[@juggg6761]

@@EverydayAthleteRach did any water get in?

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

@@juggg6761 I don’t recall. But if I had I think I would remember. Everyone’s ears are different so it may be worth looking at the putty type too 😀

[@postman6825]

what country do you live in? happy swimmer😊

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

I live in the UK 🏊‍♀️😀

[@danielandreasen7764]

Do you need to wear a swimming cap to be able to use the plugs properly?

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

I normally wear a swim cap to keep my head warm, and it helps with the earplugs, but if they fit well, ou don't need a swim cap.

[@shiv-vb3ij]

can i use daily ? ent doctor suggested me to protect ur ear from water is it harmful for eardrum?

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

I would buy a pair, see if they are comfortable and then check with the ent doc about daily usage. I wear mine every time I swim ans wash them with fresh water after each use.

[@farat8342]

Hi im watching you from Turkey . Should I buy arena ear plug pro ? İs it works?

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Welcome along, nice to have you with us. All of the earplugs fitted in my ear, I found the zoggs aqua plugs to be the most comfortable, but there was no problem with the arena ones. Hope you get some which fit your ears nicely.

[@farat8342]

@@EverydayAthleteRach Thank you so much for your comment

[@gildafontoura1340]

Very difficult to see how it stays in the year!

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

If you have trouble findong one which stays in, how about trying homemade ones, like I make in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHvbp3R6YpdgY8U

[@olitonottero7620]

love it

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Thanks for watching 🏊‍♀️😀

[@zubinshah9793]

Awesome

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Thanks for watching 😀

[@donird9703]

which one is better, Speedo Biofuse or Speedo Ergo?

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

I've only tried the biofuse of speedo's offering, but my favourites are Zoggs Aquaplugz

[@donird9703]

biofuse is it comfortable to use? does water not get into the ear?

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

@@donird9703 for me the are less comfortable under a swim hat but the don’t let in water (on my ears)

[@piyasamiyasa45]

@@EverydayAthleteRachhow is decathlon's earplug

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

@@piyasamiyasa45 I haven’t swum with them in for any distance so I can’t say.