Hellpp...who else has gauged ears??

[rockchick5488]

I semi-recently started gauging my ears. I'm only up to a 10, but yesterday was the first time using plugs rather than hoop type ones. I noticed it was really red around the edge, and took one out, and notice it was bleeding...and it won't stop. The other is still in, but still bleeding slightly. Should I keep them out? Why are they bleeding

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[shesaroboteater]

If you don't really know too much about what you're doing to your ears or how you could be damaging, you may want to look it up. However, I have my ears gauged down to 4 so I'll help you out. Here's some basic guidelines for gauging your ears.

+ It’s important to change your gauge gradually, allowing healing time between sizes. If you move too fast, you might damage your skin enough to create excess scar tissue that makes your ear look as if it is cracking around the hole.

+ Buy rings in the next largest size. For instance, if your current gauge is 20, purchase 18 gauge rings.

+The rings won’t slide right in, so take it easy. Don’t force them in so roughly that you tear your ears and make them bleed. Once they’re in place, expect some soreness as your lobes heal and adjust to the new hole size. When they’re fully healed, repeat the process to step up one more size. I waited about two weeks between sizes, but you might find you need to wait longer.

+ There are special devices called ‘tapering rings’ or ‘insertion tapers.’ They are round shafts that gradually taper from smaller to larger gauge along their lengths. I'd reccomend those. You'd have to get them from a body piercer.

Also, if your ears are bleeding, try and keep them clean. It's best if you take a shower and clean them in there. The steam will help. You can also soak your earlobes in a solution made by combining a pinch of sea salt in a cup of distilled water. That'll keep them sterile and clean.

Any other questions, feel free to ask.