If you love falling asleep listening to your favorite podcasts or AMSR videos, then I can’t blame you because I have been on the same boat. However, I have lately been debating whether falling asleep with AirPods is healthy or not. Since you are already here, I assume you are at a crossroads about this matter, so let me help you out.
In general, it is not recommended to fall asleep with headphones, be it AirPods or any other headphones. Not only does it cause prolonged issues, but it can also cause physical injury. Moreover, they can simply slip off from your ear and fall into the nooks and crannies of your bed, and they could possibly never see the light of day again, which is another nightmare to tackle.
Risks Of Sleeping With Your AirPods In Your Ears
- Sleeping with earphones can trap moisture, leading to ear infections and other earwax-related infections.
- It can permanently damage your hearing capabilities.
- People with smaller canals have reported cases of feeling discomfort.
- Although small, AirPods do release radiation. This, however, with prolonged exposure, can jeopardize your health.
What Alternatives Can You Use Instead Of AirPods?
For those who are highly addicted to listening to something in order to fall asleep, I know this news might be a little disheartening. But don’t worry; I am not going to let you down because I have some alternatives that you can try out.
- Sleep Headbands: Although Apple does not have its own dedicated sleep headband, you can find multiple, affordable options in the market.
- Sleep Headphones: If headbands are not your first choice, then you can go for sleep headphones. Apple does not focus on sleep-specific headphones, but there are many third-party appliances available that you can connect with Apple devices.
- Bluetooth Speaker: Finally, the last option is to go for a Bluetooth speaker. This is the best option for falling asleep, listening to your favorite shows and music without attaching anything to your body.
Wrap Up
All in all, sleeping with your AirPods in is a big no-no. While there are many harmful side effects, mishandling them unintentionally while sleeping can be a major loss.
So, you might as well focus on sleeping at night. And if sleeping without music sounds impossible, then you can follow up with the alternatives instead of compromising with your AirPods.
