Earstretching.net

The first time I tried to use saddle plugs I failed miserably...
I was too scared.

You should never try sizing up with a double-flare, never. You're liable to rip your hole and end up with some far-flung and lasting consequences.

But, when you've been at your current size for about 2 months ...

As far as ear stretching, in some tribal cultures, the size your ears are stretched to is a statement of your wisdom. If you have your ears stretched to a large size, it took a very long time to get there. Someone who rushes and injures themselves along the way is considered to be trying to rush ...

After the stretch I would have immediately moved to something small with a steel post. I never found sleeping with tapers in to be a good idea, the last time I did it I was at a 2g and it was on the verge of being fully healed. Went to sleep with happy lobes, woke up with a swollen, lymphy, crusty ...

ViolentJayne wrote:and BTW welcome to the forum , nice to meet you

Dead stretching: bad idea.

Dead stretching 3.2mm (or 1/8 inch): doubly bad idea.

Dead stretching 3.2mm (or 1/8 inch) with silicone jewelry: no.

Use teflon tape.
Be patient.
Handle bidnazz.

Just remember to oil up the plug. Ptfe can feel a little "sticky" on your ear if you don't. Good luck!

^QFT

I started taping my ears when I hit 00 and never used a taper again. There is almost no pain so long as you're patient and only wrap a few layers at a time. Recently I've completely ...

Stumbled upon this forum today, decided to register. Congratulations: your post is the first I'm going to comment on.

I give people shit about the size of their ears all the time, but it's always in a playful way because I realize that a lot of people with small gauge jewelry are happy with the ...