A year into the pandemic and I still haven’t learned how to wear a mask. Fogged glasses, pulled ears, poked under-eyelids, excess moisture, and worst of all, the powerful psychosomatic sensation of suffocation have contributed to a lifetime record of 26 minutes in a mask before I succumb to hyperventilation or even a full-blown panic attack. I’ve tried online DIY patterns and spent hundreds of dollars on masks and mask accessories. So before I start accidentally repurchasing failed masks, I’m going to track what I try, starting with Uniqlo’s Airism.
