How often do you wash your ears?

[KittensWearingWoollyMittens]

I had a thought last night after a second glass of wine that ears are often neglected in the washing process. I have long hair so wash behind and in the outer bits of my ears when I wash my hair. I don't wash them every day. So, AIBU to ask how often do you wash behind and in your ears?

They get washed when I wash my hair. So twice a week. Seems fine to me. No-one's commented that they smell. Ears aren't known for being a sweaty part of the body are they?

Every day but my shower routine is excessive

Every day in the shower. I force my dh to regular ear cleaning too. For some reason his ears produce mountains of wax. It's like Madam Tussaud's in there!
There's nothing more gross than waxy/ grubby ears.

Mine are very waxy. No idea why or if it indicates anything.
I was them every day.

I don’t wash my ears at all. They get sudsy when I wash my hair, which is once a week. No-one has ever recoiled or stared in horror at my ears.

I don’t specifically wash them, I use a cotton bud after I’ve had a bath.

I've never given it much thought but I shower and wash my hair daily, so I guess my ears get done then.

Fancy admitting on here that you had more than one glass of wine!
I'm not sure I've thought about it. I shower every morning so I must do it then

Many many ear piercings, they get washed when I wash my hair. Daily (oily skin). Good swipe with cotton buds in the nooks and crannies every other day to get rid of gross build up.

@HippeePrincess

I don’t specifically wash them, I use a cotton bud after I’ve had a bath.

calling the ear police

I wash my hair 4x a week, shower daily.., I guess that counts? I don't actually do any specific ear wash!
*Starting to think that might be a bit, gross?

I was actually thinking about this earlier on. I got a patch test done on Friday and I've realised tonight I've not washed my hair and now I'm wondering if I have a big mark behind my ear and what everyone behind me in the shops yesterday and today are thinking .

Interesting answers so far, thank you. I think it occurred to me when I was having a hot flush and I felt sweaty behind my ears. I then realised I don't actually wash them as such, they just get a stream of water over them when I wash my hair. Because of this I now use a flannel and also wipe them with a cotton bud. @Cosyblankets, I know, I am definitely a naughty MNer! 😂. And @Tulips15, i think you may have had the same réalisation as me ! Why do ears seem to be exempt from any kind of washing routine?

Ears should be pretty much left alone - they are self-cleaning.

If you have a build-up of wax, or experience balance problems, then you may need to see your GP for a professional clean.

And never, ever, stick cotton buds in your ears!

What do people buy cotton buds for if not to clean their ears?

@Furries, I am talking more about the outside of ears, back and front, rather than inside the ear canal