Swimmer’s ear is a serious condition characterized by itching, redness, discomfort or drainage in the ear canal. It’s only natural that you’ll want to protect your ears, especially if you’re going swimming day to day. You can always buy a swim cap designed with ear pockets. This kind of cap is designed specifically for the purpose to protect your ears and prevent problems swimmers have with water and bacteria entering their ear canals. It stands a much better chance of covering your ears than a regular swim cap as it stays put over your ears and forms a watertight seal.