Meet the pillow that proves comfort can be both practical and fun. The Donut Pillow looks like a delicious donut, yet it is thoughtfully designed to provide real ergonomic support wherever you need it. Its soft but supportive structure helps reduce pressure around the ear and head, making it especially helpful for side sleepers, piercing aftercare, or anyone who wants a more comfortable rest without direct contact on sensitive areas.
Top-rated by customers and frequently recommended by professional piercing salons, this cushion is made from quality-tested materials that meet rigorous safety and durability standards. Beyond comfort, it also doubles as a playful décor accent or a cute plush-style toy that brings personality to bedrooms, living spaces, or studios.
Measuring approximately 14″ × 13″, it is versatile enough to sleep on, relax with, display as décor, or simply keep nearby as a fun and functional accessory. It looks sweet, feels soft, and works seriously hard — the only thing you can’t do is eat it.
Jerry & Kat –
Fantastic
I absolutely love this pillow. After trying so many I finally found one that has a shape that is cut out over the shoulder and does not put pressure on my neck and shoulder. I wish it only had a zipper and you’d be able to stuff the pillow a little more or a little less. Stuffing is pretty soft and it’s comfortable.Would definitely recommend
Chermaine Meissner –
Comfy, great for CNH needs
Bought this pillow to help with healing of an ear sore (CNH). Very comfortable & the cut out (which looks like someone took a bite out of donut) helps pillow fit around the shoulder area for sleeping.
Abigail –
Perfect for piercings!
I got this pillow after getting my first ever piercings as a 32 year old. After some initial positioning, the hole is perfect for keeping my piercings from getting smushed in the night. I’ve been using it since the beginning of March and have no issues with quality or craftsmanship! It’s a little hard sometimes, but I find that turning it over and readjusting usually does the trick. Overall, it’s exactly what I needed, and a way cheaper option than other piercing pillows.
Wonton –
A must-have for newly pierced ears
I LOVE IT! it’s not just a pillow it’s a life savior! I got my ear pierced a week ago and had not been able to sleep well (since I am a side sleeper) until I received this wonderful pillow. It perfectly matches my ear size. I recommend covering it with a pillow case or a T-shirt though.
Addie Bradford –
I Donut regret this ❤️
If you have piercings covering your ears like I do, you want this pillow. It’s a get changer and lifer changer 1000/10
Jenny –
Oh, sweet relief!
To most people this might seem like a cute decorative pillow, but for me this thing is a lifesaver. I got an industrial piercing on a whim 2 weeks ago not even thinking about the impending doom that would was coming. I tend to flip over halfway through the night and when I realized that I wasn’t going to be able to do so I was devastated. The first night was annoying but wasn’t the worst sleep I had ever had, but as the days went on I became desperate. I knew there had to be something out there that would relieve me of my nighttime woes so I took to Amazon, as you do. After typing “pillow with a hole” into the search bar and only coming up with ridiculously expensive pillows meant for people who have a real struggle going to sleep that wasn’t self inflicted, I got the bright idea to type in “piercing pillow” and that’s when this beautiful pillow came into my life. I have to admit that I was skeptical. How could a donut pillow possibly help me sleep. I spent a long time reading all of the reviews and focusing specifically on the one star reviews and decided that even if it didn’t really help, it would be better than nothing. I completely forgot that I had ordered it because I was slowly losing sanity since I wasn’t sleeping and I was surprised to see a box when I got home. I can’t even begin to describe the absolute feeling of joy that I had when I opened the box. I ended up going to bed at 8 just so I could finally get a peaceful nights sleep and I did. It is worth it just like others had said. So, if you’re like me and feel like you’re losing your mind without sleep, do it…buy this pillow and get your sanity back. Your ears and your mind will thank me (well mostly this pillow but you get the point).
JohnDouglasJr –
Great relief from a sore ear.
My wife had an ear infection and her ear was bandaged so sleeping on her sore ear was very painful. This pillow allowed her to lie her head down without anything touching her sore ear. It worked perfectly. I have also used it when I sleep with ear buds in when I listen to music or rain sounds to drift off and it allows my ear to not be crushed by the ear bud. It’s not as soft as an actual pillow but comfortable enough to recommend to anyone who wants to keep their ear safe and protected. JW
Janie Forrest –
So comfy
Perfect bite side to rest my shoulder in. I’ve had this for maybe 10 months now and it is still holding up after several washes. Highly recommend for freshly pierced ears of a side sleeper.
Yuni.Sempai –
Cute and functional
This pillow is awesome. It’s super comfortable, adorable and keeps my head supported. My newly pierced ear is so thankful!
CK –
I Wouldn’t Have Made It Without This Pillow!
Forget all those fancy ear hole pillows that cost $$$ this is all you need right here! I got this because I was having ear surgery done and OMG I’m so glad I did. This thing is worth it’s weight in gold and then some as it’s rather light 😉 I still use it months after my surgery. Where the bite is taken out fits perfect to allow for your shoulder to rest right up into it allowing for your ear to fit right where it should. Look no further people just order. Plus it looks cool and has stayed well cushioned even after heavy use and several washes.
Liz –
Works great for newly pierced ears
I ordered this because I have just gotten my helix pierced and since I’m a side sleeper, the thought of not being able to sleep on both sides of my body freaked me out lol. It does appear a little bigger online than what it did in person, but it absolutely does the job perfectly and I am now able to sleep comfortably on both sides no matter what. Happy ear, happy me!
Sailorgirl222 –
Best purchase for pierced ears!
My newly pierced ears were always sore because I am a side sleeper. I am so glad I found this pillow. It has been a lifesaver! It is very comfortable and has really helped by taking the pressure off my ears. A must have!
Raunac K. –
AWESOME FOR PIERCINGS
My poor right ear is healing from 5 new piercings so this pillow is amazing to set on top of my regular one to sleep. And it’s cute!
Sonya Alice Buchanan –
Nice….
I like my pillow a lot. Just want I needed without spending a ton.
You—yes, you —are awesome. Stay safe and healthy. –
Best of the four or five I’ve tried!
This little pillow is wonderful. I’ve tried four or five competing pillows with a hole. The most common problem by far had been that the position of the hole was too high. The wedge or “donut bite” in this pillow solves that problem beautifully. It puts the hole where my ear is, contours my shoulder, and stays in place well. This pillow is also very soft, which is nice. A surprising majority of the others were firm as heck. For side sleeping, I don’t think you’d want a firm pillow. Your cheek is soft. You don’t want a pillow that digs into it and numbs it after like 20 minutes. Don’t expect to use this little pillow alone. It doesn’t have a lot of loft. But, used on top of your existing pillow, it has plenty of roominess for earbuds (which is what I wanted it for) and I expect for piercings too. And, lest anyone feel silly sleeping on a donut-patterned pillow, I have two words to fix that framing for you: “SWEET DREAMS”.
M. Fairfield –
Perfect size and shape
I got a couple cartilage ear piercings and I sleep on my side. I was searching around for a pillow I could use that wouldn’t put pressure on my new piercing and found this one. It works perfectly and is so cute. The little bite in the donut fits my shoulder perfectly as well, they really did think of everything when they designed this. It’s smaller than the picture suggests but honestly, I like it better being a bit smaller! I just have to put another regular pillow underneath it and then it works just fine and is super comfy.
Jessica C. –
Perfect for new piercing
I recently got my ear lobes re-pierced and added a daith and was instructed to not sleep on them. I’m a side sleeper and a travel pillow was suggested (laying on side with ear in the hole of the travel pillow) but most are too thick and the filling is unpleasant to sleep all night on.I looked at lots of options (many priced way too high) but most of them looked like they would not be comfortable. I decided on this pillow based on reviews and one specifically caught my eye regarding the “bite mark” leaving the perfect shoulder space for side sleepers. I totally agree, I do not like to sleep with a pillow under my shoulder or bunched up at my neck. Definitely the perfect pillow for my needs. I was worried that using it on top of my regular pillow would make it feel too high but it has not felt that way and I wake up feeling great.
Jenn in California –
Great for ear piercings
Perfect for ear piercing use. Had two new ear piercings (tragus & helix); I slept with my ear in the hole and it was super comfortable.
Katie –
Love this!
This pillow is perfect for ear piercing comfort. Not only is it cute, but the ‘bite’ in it is perfect for your shoulder. I highly recommend!
Customer –
Saved my ears
I wish i would have purchased one of these years ago. This pillow has saved me so much sleep and pain. I pierced my cartiledge on only one side years ago and just tried to make due by sleeping on the other side. That did not work. You naturally flip in your sleep, so no matter how i went to sleep, i would inevitably wind up sleeping on the bad ear and my sleep quality suffered for a very long time. This time i got upper lobe and conch piercings on both sides and knew i needed to purchase something. This pillow is SMALL, the photo makes it look like a normal size pillow. It’s not. It’s more travel pillow sized, so definitely pay attention to dimensions and don’t go by the picture. But, it works as far as allowing you to put your ear at the hole so there is no pressure on the piercing. I would love if it was actually regular sized so that it is more comfortable to sleep on, but it really does help. It is more of a firm pillow too, so if you like soft and fluffy, this is not that. It isn’t hard per se, but definitely firm.
Jomelis –
Great investment
I like to get quite a few ear piercings and my current one that i have been struggling with was my rook piercing. Got a little irritated and i highly believe that me sleeping on it didnt help with the healing process no matter what i did, and i have to switch my sleeping positions. So this cute donut pillow, did just the trick. It’s comfy, and completely avoids you laying on it. The opening is wide enough, and thankfully my piercing has greatly improved with the healing. I’m excited to get more piercings and to continuously use this pillow!
Mariane –
awesome while healing a new piercing!
This is the best piercing pillow I’ve ever had. I purchased one from my piercer, but it was too hard. This one is super soft and on the flatter side, which is exactly what I wanted. I hate bulky pillows.
Kathryn –
Ear savers!
I’ve had 2 of these for years now. Love them! I have a lot of ear piercings and these pillows have saved them from being irritated. I’m a side sleeper and the pressure from a normal pillow was bothersome. Not anymore! Highly, highly recommend. They wash well on a regular cycle and dry just fine. I do use a garment bag when laundering them though.
Alma –
Great for side sleepers!
I have multiple ear piercings and sleep best on my sides. This pillow is small and adorable and totally serves its purpose. Also easy to take if you’re traveling. I will repurchase.
Mary –
love it
i struggle sleeping without this pillow. i have multiple ear piercings so it’s very uncomfortable to lay on my ears. the hole in this pillow is just big enough to fit my entire ear in it. it keeps my head lifted off the bed just enough so my ear won’t get squished. so cozy
Ashley –
Best pillow for ear piercings
I got this pillow because I got new piercings on my earlobes and I don’t want to irritate them. I’m so glad I got this pillow because I’m a side sleeper, this pillow is very comfortable and it’s a perfect size for my head. Best money I spent and the memory foam is perfect fluff and soft touch.