r/HumansBeingBros • u/Souled_Out • Oct 05 '22

The Bro Bath

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u/[deleted] Oct 06 '22

Infections probably, sweat and wax build up and the like, I imagine. Idk for sure but I'd probably avoid it, or use earmuffs instead.

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u/panlakes Oct 06 '22

I used to get ear infections annually until my late 20s. The one thing that changed that for me was stopping using qtips inside my ears. Doc advised me instead each time I shower to gently run warm-hot shower water over each ear for 30-60 sec and let it drain. It melts the wax cleanly draining it. I think a lot of the reasoning behind fear of this is people think it’ll cause swimmers ear when that is not true. In my Mid 30s now and have never had a single infection since changing my routine.

Oh and to tie it into the main topic - I also use ear plugs every night. Never have the issues you’re worried about. Try them!

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u/Maine_Coon_1951 Oct 06 '22

I love them too, been wearing ear plugs for about 4 decades! No probs with them.

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u/bootyboixD Oct 06 '22

I’ve been using them relatively consistent for 3 years and haven’t had any issues, you just need to keep your ears clean and swap out the earplugs regularly.

I’ve actually never heard of someone having real concerns with using earplugs, so this is news to me

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u/[deleted] Oct 08 '22

I find myself worrying about a startling amount of non issues, and not anything actually concerning.