How to mute reels???

Is this a new update?? I can't fking mute reels, I swear to God this app has become useless and so dumb like it's designed by an intern. When I try to mute the reel by tapping anywhere on the screen (like how it was before) it just pauses the reel. I dont want to decrease the volume because sometimes I even listen to music while scrolling. Help guys