A pimple in the ear canal can be painful ... the pus can move into deeper tissues and cause the formation of an abscess. Never place any tool or instrument into your ear. Doing so can easily ...

Sammy, be a sport and buzz down into the ear. You should now be deep in the ear canal. As you can see, there’s lots of gloopy ear wax down there. Ear wax traps any dirt that might get inside the ...

Ear wax is normal and protects your outer ear, helping to stop bacteria and fungi growing, and cleaning and lubricating your ear canal by trapping dirt, dust and hair. Usually, your ears get rid of it ...

Earwax, medically known as cerumen, is a substance naturally produced by glands in the ear canal. It serves critical ...

HEAROS Nanos Extra Small Slim Fit Ear Plugs fit comfortably and securely in diminutive ear canals to reduce blaring noises such as lawn mowers and music. A popular choice of earplug for women ...

Since the drivers don’t sit directly in your ear canal, there's less strain on your eardrums. Plus, the padded ear cups provide passive noise isolation, meaning you can keep the volume at a ...

Tragus piercing. This is done on the tiny hill-shaped flap close to your face that partially covers your ear canal. Daith piercing. It is done in the inner cartilage fold of your ear, just above ...

Are you a fan of high-quality audio but don't want to put anything in your ear canals? These are our favorite on-ear and over-ear headphones. I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011.

Good news: You can enjoy your favorite music, podcasts and more without going poking around inside your ear canals. Just pick one of the best open-ear headphones, which reside on the outside.

The stabilizing wings may bother people with sensitive ears or small ear canals. Though the winged design is ideal for running because of its grip, it can be fatiguing to wear for hours on end.

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a ...