@autistics @actuallyadhd

Does anyone know if there's a type of earplugs that can reduce the noise without amplifying your own voice? I don't really care about sound quality for this, I just want to be able to have a conversation in a bar without freaking out at the end of the night. (I don't have many alternative places to socialise in my area that aren't super loud unfortunately.)

Any suggestions?

@dinobelbo @autistics @actuallyadhd
Yes. Musicians ear plugs.

Surprisingly, the trick is to have them very deep. This means they need to be custom made. You need to go to an audiologist and have them made from a mold of your ear that the audiologist can make.

They are not cheap!

Made for singers and the like. Had some many years ago. They stop fitting after a number of years as your ear changes shape.