is it safe to wear my acrylic tapers in for a few days?

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cassidyrenee
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Joined: Thu May 13, 2010 12:18 am
Gauge Size:: 2g

is it safe to wear my acrylic tapers in for a few days?

I just stretched to a 2g! Right now I have some acrylic tapers in, cause I don't have any 2g plugs but I plan on ordering some. Anyways is it safe to keep my acrylic tapers in until I buy some plugs? Thanks!
leighmarie
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Re: is it safe to wear my acrylic tapers in for a few days?

Acrylic isn't suitable for long term use, especially on a fresh stretch. If I were you I wouldn't have used the taper until you had your tunnels/plugs, try and get a better material (glass, metal, ect) as soon as possible.
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joexxx
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Location: Texas

Re: is it safe to wear my acrylic tapers in for a few days?

I completely agree with Leigh. Acrylic harbors bacteria so your more likely to get an infection. Glass , Stone , Metal are good types of plugs to use
magalo le matelot
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Re: is it safe to wear my acrylic tapers in for a few days?

Relax, you ears won't fall off if you wear them 4-5 days...
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corazon_de_oro
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Re: is it safe to wear my acrylic tapers in for a few days?

Some people are fine with wearing acrylic, but some people react badly to it. I'd be more worried about wearing the tapers, especially at 2G. The hole is weakened after a stretch and if your tapers are getting knocked around (mostly while you sleep) you're at higher risk for a blowout or tear.
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amayala
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Re: is it safe to wear my acrylic tapers in for a few days?

Ohhh... thanks corazon i didn't know about the tapers possibly giving blowouts. :S that clears something else up!
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