Being menopausal my sleep has become an issue, not to mention husbands snoring!! Also as a menopause coach i've been looking into ways to help my own wellness and this mask has revolutionised everything for me, it completely blocks out any light and I use the headphones for meditational and sleep sounds podcasts, I have to make sure i set it to switch off as i'm soon drifting off to sleep and actually staying asleep. Being a side sIeeper there is no issue with the headphones, its just so comfortable and quite comforting all around the head and eyes. I got my Son in Law one too as he works nights, he uses it all the time. I also recommend it to my clients as a terrific aid to sleep. I actually look forward to bedtime now because i know i'll get a good nights sleep.