Back of my ear is worrying me!

[BNZIXO]

So I'm starting to tape (I'm only at an 8g) and the back of my ear is starting to form a small lip. It's really only noticeable after I take out my plugs. Am I screwing over my ears?

[corazon_de_oro]

It sounds like a small blowout. How fast are you taping and how fast have you been stretching before? Are you lubricating your tape?

[BNZIXO]

Well, this my first attempt at taping but I didn't lubricate. My ears were fine before aswell

Before I got to an 8, I waited 2 weeks between stretches. But it's been 5 weeks since my last.

What kind of lubricant should I use (suggest some brands, etc.)? Is Vaseline okay? I've been using teflon tape too.

Plus, how many layers should I use/how long do I wait between taping?

[WindowLicker]

I've just been using vitamin E moisturizer ever since I started stretching a year and a half ago. Definitely use lotion/moisturizer when you're about to put newly taped plugs in. Also, it helps to do it after you've taken a hot shower as that helps with the elasticity. As for the tape, I've just been using electrical tape for the past few months (1/2-5/8 and now almost to 3/4). Myself as well as one other person on this forum have noticed some slight irritation at times, but otherwise I don't have any complaints with it. I've also heard bondage tape works really well too.