Using cotton swabs is not a safe or effective method for cleaning your ears. You may have been taught to clean your ears with a Q-tip or cotton swab -- and even enjoy how satisfying it can be -- but Q ...

It isn't something that many of us think about all that much, but earwax is just a fact of life. It's a natural process, and it's there to help protect your inner ear while lubricating the canal. But ...

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You probably don’t think much about your ear wax, unless you see it collecting on a pair of earbuds or earplugs. That buildup might look offputting, but it’s actually a boon to your health. But what ...

Theres no getting around it: Sticking a Q-tip in your ear feels pretty damn good. But despite the feel-good rush it brings, doctors really, really want you to stop sticking Q-tips, toothpicks, car ...

That satisfying feeling when you twist a cotton swab in your ear? It might be setting you up for months of spinning rooms and unsteady walking. Millions of people have an ear cleaning habit that’s ...