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Your earbuds will never fall out again — no matter what you're doing

One of my biggest running pet peeves is when my AirPods feel like they’re falling out of my ears. They fit well on a day-to-day basis, but add a little (or a lot) of sweat and movement into the mix and suddenly they’re shifting around, causing me to constantly adjust them. Poor fit isn’t just annoying – it also degrades sound quality and reduces how well the headphones cancel out noise around me.

I thought I had to accept this issue, especially since I wasn’t willing to trade my AirPods for a different pair of headphones. But then, I discovered a handful of accessories you can add to your earbuds to make them extra grippy, helping them stay in place even while you’re exercising. My favorite option is Setex’s anti-slip stickers, which are currently sold out, but you can also buy silicone covers and hooks that essentially do the same thing. Now, I can wear my AirPods without worrying about them sliding out, making the listening experience much more enjoyable and preventing me from getting distracted by them during my workout.

$13 SHOP THE COVERS
$8 SHOP THE HOOKS

Zoe Malin

Reporter

Some of our favorite product launches so far this month:

  • Method Hypochlorous Acid Spray | $16

  • Epicka Air 40W Universal Travel Adapter | $27

  • Nécessaire Rosemary Leave-In Mask | $60

  • Lego Smart Play Set | $90

  • JLab JBuds Open Wireless Headphones | $100

  • Calpak Fit Crossbody Gym Bag | $104

  • Hoka Gaviota 6 | $180

  • Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft | $680
 
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