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Resources on ear health, prevention, and protection for water sports.
June sits in a sweet spot that too many surfers overlook. The crowds haven’t hit their August peak. The waves are consistent without being overwhelming. And from the Atlantic coast of France down through Spain and into Portugal, you’ll find lineups that suit any skill level, with long evenings to fill in between sessions. The […]
You’ve mapped your training block, planned your brick sessions, and booked your race entry. The swim leg is feeling solid. But here’s a question most triathletes never ask: what are all those open-water sessions doing to your ears? Unlike a lane swim at your local pool, open-water triathlon training exposes your ears to cold water, […]
Cold water, wind, and waves do more damage to your ears than most surfers realise — and the usual fix (earplugs) has a catch most people don’t talk about. If you’ve surfed for more than a few years, you’ve probably heard about surfer’s ear (exostosis). Cold water and wind trigger your ear canal to grow […]
Ear infections affect roughly one in ten regular snorkelers. Here’s why your ears are vulnerable on a snorkel trip, what earplugs for snorkeling actually do, and how to choose the right pair.
You peel off your swim cap, grab your towel, and notice it: a persistent itch deep in your ear canal. A few hours later, it’s turned into a dull ache. By morning, it hurts to touch the outside of your ear. If this sounds familiar, you’ve probably had swimmer’s ear — and you’re not alone. […]
You’re out on the water regularly. The swells are good. The waves roll in cold and clean. But there’s a small, silent price your body pays with every session—one that most surfers don’t notice until it’s too late. Cold water triggers a bone growth response in your ear canal called external auditory exostosis, or surfer’s […]
Both conditions involve water and the ear — but one is bone, one is bacteria, and the way they show up tells you which is which. You step out of the water with a strange ear. Maybe it itches. Maybe it aches when you tug your earlobe. Maybe nothing hurts, but a sound has gone […]
