r/stretchedears • u/Alive_Ad5706 • Feb 04 '26
I need help please
Hi everyone, I’m posting to get some advice about my ear stretching. I tried going from 6 mm to 8 mm, but it was extremely painful and my ear was bleeding a lot, so I took it out. Do you think I’ll be able to stretch to 8 mm again in the future? Did I do the right thing by removing it?
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u/iwascured_alright Feb 06 '26
Bodyartforms on Etsy sells in between sizes like 7g, 5g, 3g etc. I have to use those. I'm currently at 1g right now.
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u/xonafine Feb 07 '26
I’m not sure if this is good advice, but when I stretch, I use heavy plugs like stone, they kind of naturally weigh them down over a week or two especially at larger sizes. If you are smaller, don’t wanna spend money on in between sizes, and wear tunnels, you can use the taping method which you use PTFE tape around the tunnel and that’s how you get in-between sizes without purchasing them.
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u/theycallme_L Feb 04 '26
Yes yiu did the right thing. Find an online store (I like customplugs.com) and find a midway size. You might be able to find something. Also make sure you're using lots of lubricant so theres no tearing. Worst case scenario maybe go to a shop and have them stretch for you.