What does it feel like right before your eardrum bursts?
What does it feel like right before your eardrum bursts? A ruptured eardrum, like a clap of thunder, can happen suddenly. You may feel a sharp pain in your ear, or an earache that you've had for a while suddenly goes away. It's also possible that you may not have any sign that your eardrum has ruptured.
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.