Ear wax is gross, but the method most of us use ... You must also avoid using candles at all costs and stick to wiping the outside bowl of your ear with a towel.

This could push wax further into your ear canal, making the problem worse. You also risk damaging the ear canal, ear drum, and the bones of hearing, which may lead to hearing loss. Another thing ...

Ear candles are marketed as an easy solution for people wanting to get rid of their wax. The technique involves placing a lit, hollow cone-shaped beeswax candle in the ear. This is supposed to ...