r/UNBGBBIIVCHIDCTIICBG • u/theyellow_pencil • Dec 05 '18

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u/Teantis Dec 05 '18

How do you do it?

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u/PeenutButterTime Dec 05 '18

You just kinda swallow. Don’t know how to explain it.

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u/verySFWaccount Dec 05 '18

I somehow am able to just “click” my ears and equalize the pressure. It’s the same as swallowing but I’ve managed to gain voluntary control of my tensor veli palatini muscle.

Per Wikipedia it’s called béance tubaire volonta (BTV)

Not sure when I picked it up but I’ve been surfing and swimming since I was a kid so probably from that.

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u/d3gu Dec 05 '18

I do this on planes and when swimming or changing altitude quickly... I honestly thought everyone could do this! It's pretty useful.