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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, […]
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. […]
Swimming is one of the most powerful skills you can learn. It’s full-body fitness, low impact on joints, great for mobility and recovery — and it’s also a life skill that builds confidence in any water environment. But if you’re a beginner (or you’ve swum before but never felt “smooth”), swimming can feel frustrating at […]
Updated for 2026 — featuring the newest waterproof earplug designs for pool training, open-water swims, surfing, kayaking, and more. If you’ve ever finished a swim and spent the next hour doing that annoying head-tilt dance trying to get water out… you already know why this matters. Water trapped in the ear canal can cause irritation […]
Introduction The soothing rhythm of water draws millions to pools, lakes and surf breaks every year, yet few people think about what happens when water gets deep inside the ears. Trapped moisture can lead to painful infections like swimmer’s ear (otitis externa) or, for surfers in cold water, bone growth known as exostosis. While some […]
Swimming earplugs are designed to keep water out of your ears while letting you stay comfortable and aware in the water. They help prevent issues like swimmer’s ear, infections, and irritation without the blocked, muffled feeling of cheap plugs. In this guide, you’ll learn the key benefits of swimming earplugs, the main types available, and […]
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 […]
