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Is it okay to use silicone plugs for ear stretching?
I've read that silicone plugs are bad for ear stretching, but i also know people who have had success with them. I'd just like to know for real.

I got my ear stretched from a 4g to a 2g recently via tapering I did it over the course of a few days which was probably too quick, however hindsight is a ***** and I have an infection now. My earlobe is swollen and pussing a little, also my lymphnode on that side is swollen. SO Ive cleaned the ...