How Can I Protect Myself When Using My Phone?Updated 7 hours ago

To reduce your EMF exposure while using your phone, it’s important to focus on how you use and carry it. The key strategies fall into two categories — carrying and active use — and require different types of shielding solutions. Here’s how to protect yourself effectively:

1. Avoid Carrying Your Phone Directly on Your Body

Placing your phone in your pocket, bra, or waistband exposes sensitive parts of your body to high levels of EMF — especially when the phone is connected to cellular or WiFi networks.

Instead, use:

• The SYB Phone Pouch: A shielded pouch with EMF-blocking fabric on the back.

• The SYB Fanny Pack or SYB Sling Bag: Larger, wearable bags lined with SaferBody™ shielding fabric.

Why these work:

They block radiation from reaching your body while allowing your phone to stay connected. Because the shielded side naturally rests against you, they’re easy to use correctly.

2. Use EMF Phone Cases — But Use Them Properly

EMF-shielding phone cases like SafeSleeve feature a single shielded side (typically the front flap). To be effective:

• Always position the shielded side between your body and your phone.

• Never flip the cover behind the phone — doing so can reflect radiation toward you.

• Avoid using your phone against your head, even with a case. Use speakerphone or a wired headset instead.

3. Don’t Rely on Stick-On Shields

Products that permanently adhere shielding to your phone (like WaveBlock) are flawed:

• They can’t shield the screen, which must remain visible and touch-sensitive.

• They often leave gaps for the camera, reducing effectiveness.

• If they cause overheating or signal issues, you can’t remove them without damaging your phone.

SYB does not offer stick-on shielding for these reasons.

4. Use a Removable Shield for Flexibility

SYB’s Phone Shield offers the same SaferBody™ EMF protection in a removable format:

• Attach it when carrying your phone near your body.

• Remove it easily when actively using your phone.

• Includes card slots for added convenience.

5. Protect Your Hands During Active Use

Because you must leave the screen exposed to use your phone, your hands remain close to an active radiation source. That’s where EMF shielded gloves come in.

• These gloves reduce EMF absorption through your hands while allowing full screen use.

• They’re currently the only way to protect your body while actively engaging with your touchscreen.

6. Use a Faraday Enclosure with External Antenna

If you want maximum protection while keeping your phone on and connected:

• Try the PoM Shield.

• It completely blocks your phone’s emissions while using an external antenna to maintain signal.

• Ideal for sleep, meditation, or work environments where your phone must remain nearby but not in use.

Summary

To protect yourself while using your phone:

• Increase distance where possible (speakerphone, headsets).

• Use proper shielding cases, pouches, and bags.

• Avoid permanent shielding stickers.

• Use gloves for touch use and faraday enclosures when interaction isn’t needed.

SYB offers multiple tools designed to fit different habits and use cases — so you can reduce your exposure while still using your tech.