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Even though we’re living in a digital age, it really doesn’t change the fact here that some things never change, like the fact that people just love the nightlife, it’s something that feels so invigorating, right? But yeah, nightlife is fun for a reason. 

Like, the bass is loud enough to rattle ribs, the crowd is in a good mood, and everything feels more exciting than a normal night at home with a microwave meal. But of course, the next morning can come with that annoying little “why is everything slightly muffled” feeling, or that ringing that makes silence feel not-so-silent. Do either of those sound familiar, even in the slightest?

Well, a lot of people seem to forget that while they’re out, they need to do more than to protect their wallet or drinks, but need to protect their hearing, too. And no, protecting hearing health doesn’t mean skipping concerts, clubs, festivals, or loud bars. It just means being smarter about it, and that includes people who already wear hearing aids and still want to dance the night away without losing something expensive on a sticky floor.

What Do Loud Nights Actually Do to Hearing?

Okay, hearing damage usually isn’t this giant grand moment where someone instantly knows something happened. It’s more annoying than that. It’s the slow build. It’s the repeated exposure. It’s staying in loud places for hours, then doing it again next weekend, then again, and again. Have you ever gotten tinnitus from one of these outings because you weren’t cautious with your hearing? Well, that’s a mistake you really shouldn’t be repeating.

No, Earplugs Don’t Ruin the Music

Well, earplugs and hearing aids don’t ruin the music, they don’t ruin the moment, the experience, the ambiance, as absolutely nothing gets ruined here! The only problem here is that earplugs get a bad reputation because a lot of people have only tried the cheap foam ones that make everything sound like a blender in another room. But sure, ear protection doesn’t have to mean muffled, miserable audio.

Seriously, though, there’s a big difference between basic foam plugs and hearing protection for music lovers, because the better options turn the volume down without turning the music into mush. And honestly, the easiest way to actually use them is to keep them where they’ll get used. Like a small case in a bag, or a case clipped to keys. 

But How Can You Keep Your Hearing Aids Safe?

So, just aboveit was mentioned that with earplugs, you can try and clip them or even have them in a small case for when you do need them. But with hearing aids, especially ones you’re constantly needing to wear, how can you keep them safe during nightlife? The last thing you want is to dance the night away in a crowd, and one of your hearing aids falls out; it’s going to be next to impossible to find it (and it's even safer). 

But the main way to prevent that horrible scenario would be the fact that fit matters a lot here. If a device already feels even slightly loose during the day, it’s not going to magically be better during a night out. So getting the fit checked, using the right domes, and making sure everything sits securely is a smart move. Maybe go to the restroom and check every once in a while, too.

Do the “Quiet Break” Thing a Few Times Too

People stay planted in the loudest spot all night, right next to speakers, then act shocked when their ears feel weird the next day. Don’t do that; instead, just take short breaks, it helps a lot. Just find a quiet area for a few minutes.