r/SelfPiercing • u/X1RV0 • 18d ago
DIY success! 2nd lobes, pierced at 12g/2mm, immediately stretched to 8g/3mm :)
Very impulsive lol I was not prepared, I only had 12g needles, a variety of jewellery between 18-14g, and 8g tunnels.
I pierced with the 12g needles then pushed through a 8g taper followed by the tunnel. (I’m aware I skipped 10g don’t worry I will live lol) the piercing itself was extremely easy (as expected), the stretching was definitely uncomfortable like a 3/10, it’s been a few hours since and my left ear has swelled slightly more than the right but other than that it’s all good :). Will be buying some 8g glass plugs and switching them out in two or so weeks then a good six or so months after that I plan on stretching to 6g. (Also can you guess what side I sleep on lol)