If you haven't already, try Mack's silicone ear plugs. They are fundamentally different from foam earplugs in that they don't spring back when you press on them, which means they exert almost no force on your ears.
Yes! They're the best. I've been using them for over 40 years. Pro tip: buy the bright orange kids' size: they fit more comfortably without having to be customized and they're much easier to locate when they (inevitably) fall out and disappear. Plus you get twice as many for your money.
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