I have extremely sensitive ears. I cannot bear for them to be touched or covered. I was traumatised by Army doctors trying to figure out why I didn't speak when I was 5. Unpleasant investigations and treatments.

Ear buds are too big and hurt the canal and phones put too much pressure on the ears.

I use these in ear headphones.

The headband is loose and the ear pieces do not press too hard. Still can only do it for so long before the sensation of that something in my ears maddens me.