boytaro Thongbun / 500px via Getty Images So what’s the best way to clean our ears? And is using a cotton swab (or Q-Tip, the name brand that has become synonymous with the soft, fuzzy little ...

So what’s the best way to clean our ears? And is using a cotton swab (or Q-Tip, the name brand that has become synonymous with the soft, fuzzy little tool) really as problematic as we’ve been told?

When it came time to remove them? The body of one earbud was in my hand. The foam ear tip? Still stuck in my ear—like, really ...

Big mistake! Not only is ear wax good for you, but putting a Q-Tip anywhere except for the outermost parts of your ear can be a big detriment to your health. Not only can you damage your ear ...