Nasal strips for sensitive skin: 7 things to look for, and our pick
Sensitive skin can still wear nasal strips. Look for clear latex labeling, gentle adhesive, easy warm-water removal and a fair trial period. Here's our pick.
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The best mouth tape for beards and mustaches: what to look for, and our pick
Mouth tape can work with a beard or mustache. What to look for in the adhesive and shape, how to prep and peel without tugging hair, and the tape we recommend.
The best mouth tape for beginners: 7 features that matter, and our pick
New to mouth taping? The seven features that make a first tape easy to live with, from gentle adhesive to an easy-peel edge, plus the tape we recommend.
The best mouth tape for dry mouth: what to look for, and our pick
If you wake with a dry mouth from sleeping open-mouthed, a breathable tape that seals until morning can help. What to look for, what's known, and our pick.
The best mouth tape for side sleepers: 7 things to look for, and our pick
Side sleepers need a mouth tape that holds against the pillow, breathes and peels off gently. Seven things to look for, a nose tip and the tape we recommend.
The best mouth tape for snoring: what matters, and our pick
The best mouth tape for snoring keeps your lips closed all night, is kind to skin and peels off easily. What to look for, who it suits and the tape we pick.
The best nasal strips for a stuffy nose at night: what matters, and our pick
The best nasal strip for night congestion has firm spring bands, sits on the nasal valve and holds until morning. What to look for, what helps, and our pick.
The best nasal strips for snoring: what matters, and our pick
The best nasal strip for snoring lifts your nose firmly, stays on all night and suits your skin. What to look for, who strips help most, and our pick.
The nasal strip studies worth knowing: key trials explained
What the key nasal strip trials found, from a 1996 pregnancy study to a 2026 meta-analysis, with who took part, what was measured and where each falls short.
Thoughtful gift ideas for someone who snores
Kind, useful gifts for a snorer and their partner: a nasal strip and mouth tape kit, a wedge or side-sleeping pillow, a humidifier and earplugs.
What mouth tape is made of: materials and adhesives explained
Mouth tape is a backing of fabric, paper or film plus a skin adhesive, usually acrylic or silicone. Here's what each material does and what the research says.
What to pack for better sleep when you travel: a 12-item checklist
An eye mask, earplugs, nasal strips, mouth tape and a jet lag plan. A 12-item travel sleep checklist for planes, hotels and new time zones, with sources.