Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulator

Pulsetto is a Lithuanian-made wearable that sends gentle electrical pulses to the vagus nerve through the side of the neck, paired with an app of guided 4–10 minute sessions for stress, sleep and calm. It has gone viral and crossed 100k+ users, and the sentiment is genuinely good: roughly 4.2/5 across ~3,100 Trustpilot reviews. At €269 (about half the yearly cost of rivals like Truvaga Plus or VeRelief), it’s the value pick in a pricey category, and the hands-free design is easy to slot into a wind-down routine. Independent testers report real-but-mild benefits: noticeably gentler than pricier competitors.

A word on the evidence, because this is where we have to be straight with you: vagus nerve stimulation is legitimate in clinical settings, but Pulsetto itself has no published, independent, peer-reviewed trials; the supporting data is company-funded and thesis-level, and satisfaction numbers come from Pulsetto’s own voluntary surveys (where about 14% reported feeling no calmer). Treat it as a relaxation and routine aid rather than a proven treatment. Realistically, with consistent, regular use many people report somewhat less stress and better sleep, but the effect is mild and varies a lot from person to person. For the price, with a 30-day return window, it’s a low-risk thing to try, just with realistic expectations.