Question 1

why do my ears pop after sex?

Accepted Answer

Ears pop with sex: Having sex is all about blood flowing with tissues swelling during stimulation. Release of adrenaline during sex causes constriction of blood vessels. This leads to opening of the eustachian tubes. This leads to the ears popping. Also, more rapid breathing and staining, may cause the eustachian tubes to open up during sex.

Question 2

i can make my ears pop voluntarily without moving. its addicting like popping your knuckles. will this damage my ears?

Accepted Answer

No: The ear tympanum can become weak from overuse and poor nutrition. Occasional dehydration can also permit  as popping noise against the small bones behind the tympanum.  Eat good quality oils and fats and stay well hydrated, especially when changing elevation.  This should lessen the urge and loosen the knuckles a bit too.

Question 3

why do my ears pop when i swallow during a cold?

Accepted Answer

Congestion can: Put pressure against the eustachian tube (which drains from the ear and empties into the throat). This allows pressure to build in your ear.  Swallowing helps to release some of that pressure - thus a pop.

Question 4

why do my ears pop when i exhale through my nose?

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube: Likely the eustachian tube opening. If it troubles you, may represent eustachian tube dysfunction. See an ENT doc.

Question 5

why do my ears  pop when i have a cold sounds like  cringling chips i do have  hydrocephalus?

Accepted Answer

Ears pop: Blocked ears with a cold is common. Try open mouth yawning. 
Enzymes such as papain and bromelain reduce swelling of the eustachian tube and can help here.

Question 6

why might it be that my ears pop all the time?

Accepted Answer

Pressure Equalizing: When your ears pop, they are equalizing the pressure within your middle ear to the atmosphere.

Question 7

why is it that my ears pop when i lift weights?

Accepted Answer

Breathe...: Your ears are probably popping because your holding your breath during your reps, increasing pressure in the nasopharyngeal area.  Breathe.  Breathe!!  Breathe out when moving the weight and inhale when bringing the weight back to the resting position.

Question 8

every time i exercise, my ears pop. is this worrying?

Accepted Answer

No: No, just pressure changes while you workout.  Not to be worried.

Question 9

wondering why won't my ears 'pop' and unclog? any tricks?

Accepted Answer

ETD: It sounds like you are having trouble equalizing the pressure in your middle ear. This often creates a fullness, like you want to pop or clear your ears. It is called eustachian tube dysfunction (etd). Decongestant either sprayed into the nose or taken orally can alleviate this problem. Sometimes your doctor needs to examine this and treat with other rx if no success with otc rx.

Question 10

when i yawn my ears pop and it sometimes hurts. why is this?

Accepted Answer

Pressures: in your ears may not be equalized. This can allow pressure to build up.

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