Anyone know why my ear won’t stretch?

fayalice:

I’ve had the 1.5mm stretcher in for like 5 days (pathetic, I know) and I’m trying the 2mm one now and it just won’t go through! It’s pissing me off ¬¬ It hurts and I don’t want to tear it but surely it should be working??

Because stretching isn’t a race, and a small size by no means is pathetic. It’s a sign of listening to your body.

It’s not going through because it’s still fresh. Your skin hasn’t relaxed and calmed enough to be able to stretch up yet, meaning if you try and force it through, your skin and piercing will become damaged and aggravated.

Waiting at least a month between sizes is the only way to stretch, no matter what method.

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  1. thevictrola reblogged this from hippyslutt and added:
    If your ears don’t stretch, they just don’t. Not everyone’s skin is as pliable as others. DO NOT FORCE IT. You’ll end up...
  2. hippyslutt reblogged this from awfulmodifications and added:
    I would like to say I’m currently at 2.5mm trying to go to 3mm and it won’t go through either. I’ve had my 2.5 in for...
  3. pachoulifish reblogged this from awfulmodifications and added:
    Also, it’s not a “stretcher”, it’s a taper. And it should not be left in for any amount of time over say.. 30 seconds....
  4. ohthemachinesweare reblogged this from awfulmodifications
  5. awfulmodifications reblogged this from fayalice and added:
    Because stretching isn’t a race,...a small size by no means is pathetic.
  6. abottleofink-andashotoftequila said: When you’ve got such a small stretch in it is generally a lot more difficult & painful to get the next one through compared to when it’s about 5mm+. Try doing it while you’re in the shower - it’s usually much easier. Hope this helps :) xx
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