Going from 1/2" to 9/16" PROBLEM

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twizzzieb
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Going from 1/2" to 9/16" PROBLEM

So I've been at 1/2" for 2 months and am ready to continue with my journey.


I started taping my 1/2" plugs 2 days ago using bondage tape and vitamin E oil.

My right ear is doing perfect! I've added a total of 3 layers.

As for my left ear -
It has no tape on it. I had 2 layers on it for 2 days and everytime I went to turn it, shift it, anything - it was "stuck" as if it were adhering to my skin. I got scared and took the tape off.

Any ideas on what's going on, how to fix it, or what to do?

I know my ears are ready. Especially my left one. It was loose around the 1/2" (not alot, but I noticed.) I don't get it. My right ear did the same thing when I was using PTFE tape going from 0g to 00g.
piercings

ears: 0g (goal: 9/16)
septum: 14g / 1 month old (goal: 10g)
lip: 14g / 5 years old


want

ears pierced (again)
sleeve tattoo
side tattoo
corazon_de_oro
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Re: Going from 1/2" to 9/16" PROBLEM

If your ear won't cooperate with being taped, that one isn't ready to stretch. You should wait a few weeks, and do some oil massages to loosen it up.
I'm Lindsay.
I have 1/2" lobes and 11 piercings: left helix x2, both conches, both nostrils, septum, navel, and VCH.
My lobes are small but I know a lot about stretching and how to do it safely, so message me if you have any questions!
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