So, about 2 days ago, I purchased my first ear stretching taper (3mm) from my local beauty/chemist/peircer/etc. and somehow managed to get it in relatively painlessly! (mind you, it did take me half an hour! )
Anyway, It was hurting a little bit and I couldn't twist it in my ear, so when I got home today, I decided to take it out.
I'm wanting to leave about...5-7 days for it to heal before I start stretching it again, just to be sure. But before I start again, there are a few questions I'd like answered!
Firstly, as a first time stretcher, where you can't exactly purchace plugs, is it alright to sleep in your taper?
Secondly, can you shower with it in with no problems?
Thirdly, The taper that I purchased (which was recommended for me from the store clerk who had 3 STRETCHERS! ) is an acrylic pink 3mm taper. Should I throw this out and see if I can purchace a stainless steel one of the same size?
Fourth, are you supposed to be able to twist the taper in your ear after your first day with it in? Because I haven't been able to twist it at all....
And finally, when I first put in the taper, I didn't use any lube, because I didn't have any, and so I used my ear-ring disenfectant spray. Could this be the cause of my now slightly infected ear?
Any answers for any of these questions I would really appreciate! Thank you lots!! <3