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Hi, I've already stretched one ear to a 14g (lets call this ear 1) and the other was already at that size (ear 2). Now I want to go up to a 12g, and I'm having problems getting ear 1 to stretch. Ear 2 didn't need to be stretched to 14g, and the 12g taper went in pretty easily. I've tried lots of different things to try and make it easier, but nothing has worked...
Do I need to wait longer, or is something wrong with my ear?
( sorry if that was kind of confusing... Oh, and I've had the 14g plugs in for about a month now)

Don't irritate it, don't force, if you feel pain stop. Have you been doing vitamin e rubs at all or sea salt soaks? Some people find that using a water-based lube helps get a sticky taper through, but if you feel pain, please stop. The folks here are extremely helpful, I'm sure you'll find all the answers you need.
PS Some people find it easier to stretch after a nice hot shower.

A month isn't very long. Your ears really need about 6-8 weeks between sizes to be ready to stretch, and you might even need to wait longer. I know some of my stretches have taken three months. Just wait, it will go in when it's ready.

Thank you both so much! I actually found out that the taper I was using wasn't the greatest ( it was an acrylic taper, bad choice on my part). I ended up buying metal tapers and they went in no problem at all. Never again am I getting acrylic tapers (my fault).

Acrylic is actually safe to stretch with just not safe to wear in fresh stretches