by corazon_de_oro » Fri Jul 20, 2012 3:10 am
Are the flares sharp? You could be cutting your ears slightly with your plugs while putting them in/taking them out. I cut my ear a little on a pair of single-flare steel tunnels right after a stretch once and it swelled like crazy! You could also try some titanium or glass plugs to see if that solves the problem. If it does, you've probably got a nickel allergy, although that would be more likely to cause constant itchiness and redness rather than occasional swelling and irritation.
I'm Lindsay.
I have 1/2" lobes and 11 piercings: left helix x2, both conches, both nostrils, septum, navel, and VCH.
My lobes are small but I know a lot about stretching and how to do it safely, so message me if you have any questions!