The savviest anti-snoring gadgets on the market
With the recent news that as many as 20% of couples now sleep apart because of disruptive snoring, Alice Beer joins us as we road-test some of the savviest anti-snoring gadgets on the market.
And with Ruth a serial snorer, can we solve her and Eamon’s sleeping woes?!
BEURER SNORE STOPPER, £99.99
This bit of tech is powered by an app on your smartphone which links up with earphones you wear to bed. The app detects in real time if you’re snoring because the earphones record sound, looking out for snoring noises. When snoring is registered, the earphones sent vibrations into your ear and this is meant to curb - if not stop - your snoring. Available to buy online at www.currentbody.com.
JRING AIR PURIFICATION SNORE STOPPER, £5.99
The JRing air purifier is miniscule and fits into your nostrils.You wear it in bed at night and it works by clearing the air in your bedroom of any gas or dust. £5.99 on Amazon.
ANTI-SNORE CHIN STRAP, £9.99
A straight-forward fleece-lined strap to wrap around the entire head, tightened with velcro. The shape of the strap pushes the jaw upwards, allowing you to breathe and speak but when you’re asleep it forces you to keep your mouth shut thereby preventing snoring. However, if you can’t breathe through your nose this one is not for you! Available to buy online at www.stressnomore.co.uk
DREAM SIPPER STRAW, £21.45
Dream Sipper claims to be scientifically proven that altering where we put our tongue and how we sip and swallow can cure snoring and mild sleep apnoea. Available to buy at www.sleeppro.com
STOP SNORE RING, £9.99
This copper ring is worn on the little/pinkie finger. It contains a magnetic ‘block’ which works via acupressure. This ring is unsuitable for pregnant women and those wearing pacemakers, it’s also not made for under 18s. Available from Holland and Barrett.
EXTENDABLE ARM, £3.99
And if all this fails and you (or your better half) still snore - give them a punch. Playfully, of course, with an extendable punching glove that reaches 22 inches - meaning it can stretch across a king sized bed. Available from www.findmeagift.co.uk