Culture
Ear picks are a commonly used item and preferred for ear wax removal in East Asia. The dry type of ear wax is found in persons of Asian descent.
It can be used individually or by another person. The person having his/her ears cleaned often lies or bends down with his/her head in the lap of the person doing the cleaning. The cleaning of ears is often performed by a parent on a child or, among adults, by one's partner. It may also be performed by professional (non-medical) ear cleaners on the streets of cities in countries such as China, Japan, and Korea.
Some individuals find ear-picking to be highly pleasurable, thus contributing to the popularity of this service being offered in Asian establishments such as massage parlors, spas, and salons.
Ear-spoons have also been found in Scandinavian archeological Viking-age dig sites.
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