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This is actually disgusting

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Notforsensitivefolk · 26/06/2019 19:28

So i have a habit of cleaning my ears with a cotton bud Blush i ran out of cotton buds so stopped using them. Today i scratched my ear and a cotton bud emerged from my ear all stinky Blush

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Keepaddingpets · 26/06/2019 19:29

You know don't you that you should never use a cotton bud in your ear but OMG isn't the feeling amazing 😂😂

AwdBovril · 26/06/2019 19:30

Boak

That is all...

AllGoodDogs · 26/06/2019 19:31

I use bent out hair grips. There is no better feeling Grin

needsomesleepy · 26/06/2019 19:31

Cotton buds are about 3 inches long Shock

Notforsensitivefolk · 26/06/2019 19:31

i know i gave them up as my ears were sore. The GP has looked in my ears too and didnt see it!

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Notforsensitivefolk · 26/06/2019 19:32

it was the tip on the end

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AwdBovril · 26/06/2019 19:32

How long ago did you run out of cotton buds, BTW? Just curious how long it takes to get all stinky? (Still grossed out, though!)

Notforsensitivefolk · 26/06/2019 19:32

about 2 weeks

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Hellbentwellwent · 26/06/2019 19:33

How long was it in there?????

INeedNewShoes · 26/06/2019 19:37

How far in have you been putting cotton buds!?

I often wonder this given the advice not to do it but I still use them but only on the outer bit of my ear canal.

x2boys · 26/06/2019 19:37

My Grandad used to say you should never put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear.

Connie5858 · 26/06/2019 19:38

Don’t know whether this is a coincidence
But I ended up with a brain tumour after using ear buds for a while
I think it was connected
It does sound ridiculous written down though

HollowTalk · 26/06/2019 19:38

You can't get a brain tumour from using ear buds!

Notforsensitivefolk · 26/06/2019 19:40

ffs im never using them again it was minging

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Connie5858 · 26/06/2019 19:41

Maybe not
But the type I had acoustic nerouma
Part ear part brain

BBQsAreSooooOverrated · 26/06/2019 19:42

I use the rounded end of a hair grip very gently, it's very satisfying.

codenameduchess · 26/06/2019 19:42

Is it weird I want a photo?

Notforsensitivefolk · 26/06/2019 19:49

i have a pic but i think its a step too far

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YouDidntJustSayThat · 26/06/2019 19:52

You want to try syringing your ears with a bulb syringe. You'll be amazed at what comes out.

Disfordarkchocolate · 26/06/2019 19:52

Move this to Sporner Corner and post the picture.

My son once put some tissue up his nose (he was bored). Came out 6 weeks later smelling of death.

Feelingwalkedover · 26/06/2019 19:57

Try wetting the cotton bud first ..bliss

Notforsensitivefolk · 26/06/2019 19:58

i think mumsnet should put a warning up before the pic lol

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needsomesleepy · 26/06/2019 19:58

Repost in sporners corner...

needsomesleepy · 26/06/2019 19:59

With the pic Grin

Disfordarkchocolate · 26/06/2019 20:00

When it's in Sporner Corner no need to warn us, we look forward to pics.