Can your finger reach your eardrum?
Can your finger reach your eardrum? Even your smallest finger is not able to penetrate the ear canal far enough to contact the eardrum to cause any damage. If you stuck something smaller in diameter, then you could damage the eardrum, although most people develop discomfort before penetrating that far.
Why does cleaning your ear feel so good?
Ears are filled with nerve endings and stimulating these via cotton bud use can ?trigger all sorts of visceral pleasure? as well as what dermatologists refer to as the ?itch-scratch? cycle; once you start, it is difficult to stop!
Why is my eardrum black?
Black earwax can sometimes appear, and the blackness in the ear is usually the result of an excessive buildup. Earwax protects the ear canal from things that may enter it, including: water. shampoo and conditioner.