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Stretch question
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 10:15 pm
by ThatKiddJess
Okay, so some people have told me to go ahead and move up from my 16g to a 14g because my tapers are already kinda falling out by themselves but i also think its because i need two o rings. anyway my ears aren't fully healed what should I do?
Re: Stretch question
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 1:45 am
by WindowLicker
Get yourself some plugs for starters. Never wear tapers as jewerly. They're intended to be stretching tools and that's all. Because of the extra weight in the back they can kinda screw your ears up. If your ears aren't healed yet then you're obviously not ready to stretch again. How long have you been at 16g? Typically the rule of thumb is to wait about a month between sizes. Once you get up into the fractions of an inch however it's smarter to wait longer.
Re: Stretch question
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 8:46 am
by ThatKiddJess
WindowLicker wrote:Get yourself some plugs for starters. Never wear tapers as jewerly. They're intended to be stretching tools and that's all. Because of the extra weight in the back they can kinda screw your ears up. If your ears aren't healed yet then you're obviously not ready to stretch again. How long have you been at 16g? Typically the rule of thumb is to wait about a month between sizes. Once you get up into the fractions of an inch however it's smarter to wait longer.
a week, I thought they didn't make plugs this small where could I get some?
Re: Stretch question
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:30 pm
by WindowLicker
You're definitely not ready. Wait a few more weeks. It's not very essential at a size that small but it couldn't hurt to get into the habit, so start doing vit e or jojoba massages. You can get plugs online at bodyartforms.com for a pretty reasonable price. They're also available at hot topic and spencers, although I wouldn't recommend buying from them cause you'll be getting really crappy quality items.
Re: Stretch question
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:22 pm
by ThatKiddJess
WindowLicker wrote:You're definitely not ready. Wait a few more weeks. It's not very essential at a size that small but it couldn't hurt to get into the habit, so start doing vit e or jojoba massages. You can get plugs online at bodyartforms.com for a pretty reasonable price. They're also available at hot topic and spencers, although I wouldn't recommend buying from them cause you'll be getting really crappy quality items.
Eh yeah true, i'm up for whats best for my ears i dont need some screwed up nasty ears haha 
my ears are healing up really nice though.
Re: Stretch question
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 4:32 am
by WindowLicker
Good to hear man. Keep up the smart stretchin
Re: Stretch question
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:14 am
by ThatKiddJess
WindowLicker wrote:Good to hear man. Keep up the smart stretchin
Lol man.. xD
i need some o rings but it doesn't really matter i'll be moving up soon
so when do you suggest i buy plugs to put in? when i get to the single digits or...?
Re: Stretch question
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:38 am
by caadam
BodyArtForms.com actually has a steel 14g stretching kit that has 14g plugs (I'm wearing them right now). They also have different colored 14g plugs you can buy separately.
And I agree with everyone else; it would be safest to wait for a few more weeks. The longer, the better, but also pay attention to the state of your ears at the same time! I waited 2.5 months from going to 18g to 16g (my ears are very sensitive, so I waited a bit longer), and when I tried to stretch to 16g, the taper slid right in like my ears were already stretched to that size! It was pretty awesome, so waiting is definitely worth it.
And make sure you keep them clean and moisturized; it wouldn't hurt to invest in some Holey Butt'r, jojoba or emu oil so you can massage your lobes every once in a while.
Good luck!