A feeling of fullness or blockage in the ear after sexual intercourse

Under normal circumstances, a feeling of ear fullness or blockage after sexual intercourse may be related to excessive mental tension, cerumen impaction, sensorineural tinnitus, barotrauma, or otitis media. Patients are advised to follow medical guidance for symptomatic treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Excessive Mental Tension

If an individual experiences excessive mental tension during sexual activity, it may increase neural excitability and easily lead to the aforementioned symptoms. Usually, no special treatment is required; adjusting emotions appropriately and relaxing can gradually alleviate the symptoms.

2. Cerumen Impaction

A sensation of ear fullness after sex may occur due to cerumen impaction, which causes changes in air pressure within the ear and stimulates the eardrum, resulting in the described symptoms. If cerumen is not promptly removed, it may harden over time, leading to feelings of ear blockage and hearing loss. Timely removal of impacted cerumen is necessary, after which tinnitus symptoms typically resolve gradually.

3. Sensorineural Tinnitus

If the surrounding environment is noisy during sexual activity, it may stimulate the auditory nerves and potentially trigger tinnitus afterward. Under a doctor's supervision, patients may take medications such as mecobalamin tablets or flunarizine hydrochloride capsules for treatment.

4. Barotrauma

Improper body positioning during intercourse, especially prolonged exposure to high-pressure environments, may cause unequal pressure between the middle ear and the outside environment, leading to eardrum damage and the above-mentioned symptoms. This condition may be accompanied by ear pain and hearing loss. As directed by a physician, patients may use medications such as dexamethasone acetate tablets or amoxicillin capsules for treatment.

5. Otitis Media

Excessive force during sexual activity may injure the ear, or poor ear hygiene may allow bacteria or viruses to invade the middle ear, causing otitis media. Inflammation affecting the eardrum and auditory nerve may result in the described symptoms, often accompanied by pain and increased ear discharge. Treatment typically involves antibiotics such as azithromycin tablets or cefixime capsules, used under medical supervision.

In addition, these symptoms may also be associated with middle ear effusion. If patients experience discomfort, they should seek timely medical evaluation to avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment.