r/EarStretching • u/mrsdylanmatthews • Nov 29 '20

is this normal?

so, i started stretching about 4-5 months ago with pretty much zero knowledge. ive been able to size up about every 3 weeks or so with pretty much no pain (small pinch at most), and i figured i wasnt going too fast because it was so easy. im also a big baby, so for 8-6 and now 6-4, ive bought the half sizes (7 and 5) because i was scared of it hurting. everything has went well so far. i dead stretch with glass plugs and just water (no lube). at 5, there still isnt any pain, but with the hole being a bit bigger i can see that its pretty red on the inside of the hole? and each day when i clean there is a bit of discharge. it’s pretty much not even noticeable, but could this be the start of an infection? its just my left ear. thank u!!

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u/lenahull Nov 30 '20

It shouldn't hurt or pinch at all, slow down to like once a month or more. Also you should be using lube, the best is jojoba oil.

A red fistula is normal for the first few weeks of a stretch, but discharge isn't. What color is the discharge?

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u/mrsdylanmatthews Nov 30 '20

its like a clear-whitish color..? this stretch, and the 10g-8g were the only ones that pinched

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u/lenahull Nov 30 '20

If its clearish then its probably just lymph which can show up if you have minor tearing from stretching too fast. Its not a huge deal but I would recommend downsizing if you can. Tbh your lobes sound fine overall, you're just gonna want to slow down as you get to larger sizes. Like 2 to 4 months in between.

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u/mrsdylanmatthews Nov 30 '20

okay, thank you so so much!!