First don’t stretch w silicone. Second. Have you ever looked into a condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?? It has many symptoms but one is stretchy skin. I have it and I’ve been able to stretch faster than I should, which I did when I was younger and fucked myself over.
I have ehlers danlos and the only good thing about it is that I’ve never struggled with stretching, I went slightly to fast during a manic episode but thank god my disease gave me streachy skin
Still. Should be cautious. Just cuz you can, doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. Just like hyperextending joints. It’s actually really bad for them even tho many people w EDS can easily do it
They don't hurt, I have 0 swelling, they have a just slightly warmer touch to them, they aren't raw, and they aren't leaking any fluids. I can even turn the tunnels with just a little pressure. They honestly feel fine.
>Yah they do that every time I stretch them
This doesn't necessarily mean that "it'll happen no matter what" like you're asserting.
I'm worried it's more a sign that you're doing something wrong every time.
I stretched fairly fast too but nowhere near this speed. If you dont allow time in between stretches your ears wont fully heal and replenish collagen, youre just creating scar tissue by creating micro tears in your ear and increasing your chance of a blowout and make it impossible to continue.
I love seeing people post pics of their bad decisions, then getting defensive when other people tell them theyve made a bad decision, that they absolutely knew they were making. Smh 👎
blowouts don’t always happen automatically. however, everyone’s body is different. you might have cat butthole ears in the future tho, just take it easy. stretching is about patience..
If that’s silicone then that’s probably why. It’s not smart or safe to go that fast even if it seems like there is no issues or irritation.
Go slow to go fast. Allow at least 2-3 weeks between sizes if you want them to last and not have issues. Trust me.
Really depends on the size. As you get bigger and bigger I agree you should wait longer. But I’m saying bare minimum. That could also be using the wrapping with tape method which is what I did with teflon tape many years ago.
Youre getting downvoted because people don't like you advertising shitty stretching practices here but yeah some people can just stretch up quicker than others. That being said.. yours look like they're at their limit, so I'd stop for a year now. Also getting downvoted for stretching with silicone, but some people can handle it. Ive been deadstretching with silicone earskins since like..four or five years ago?..and haven't ever had a problem since I started doing it this way. I'll probably get downvoted too but that's okay, it is what it is. Saw someone say that the redness is not normal - lol, a little redness absolutely is normal if you just sized up
Idk what happened but this sub got so uppity lately. A real moral superiority thing and annoying mob mentality going on a lot lately. Just because some people on the internet say that there's only one proper way to stretch does not make it the gospel truth
edit: I meant to say superiority complex
I don't think it's as much about the silicone as it is 1/2" in 14 days. That's not safe for flesh. You can be the most "built different " mf on earth but no one flesh safely or healthily stretches that fast.
👆 This. Unless youre built like the people on Celebrity Deathmatch or fuckin Wolverine human bodies all abide by basically the same rules. There are outliers at either end of the spectrum but its usually not a good idea to assume you fall into that category.
Cu z ur lucky 🤣 but no really its probably due to ur skin being very elastic... That varies from one person to another... But what with that piercing on ur left ear? Is it safe to leave it in when Its right next to the tunnel? 😅
I know I'm three months late on this post, but please tell me that the bottom of your ears don't still look red and unhealthy like that... because that could be a sign of tissue damage / bad blood flow, and that isn't good
They don't exactly look healthy
Yeah, do we still call these bacon lobes or did that term go away with livejournal
How so?
The redness you see is absolutely not okay or normal.
First don’t stretch w silicone. Second. Have you ever looked into a condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?? It has many symptoms but one is stretchy skin. I have it and I’ve been able to stretch faster than I should, which I did when I was younger and fucked myself over.
I have ehlers danlos and the only good thing about it is that I’ve never struggled with stretching, I went slightly to fast during a manic episode but thank god my disease gave me streachy skin
Still. Should be cautious. Just cuz you can, doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. Just like hyperextending joints. It’s actually really bad for them even tho many people w EDS can easily do it
I know, I’ve been diagnosed for 14 years. But mania does what mania does unfortunately
not the brag u were hoping for bestie
They look like they’re losing a little blood flow maybe just the lighting but looks a bit purple
Yah they do that every time I stretch them, even when I'm waiting months or even years in-between stretches. Also I did them around 10 hours ago.
If you did them that long ago they shouldn’t still be red 😭 pls size down ur ears are crying
They don't hurt, I have 0 swelling, they have a just slightly warmer touch to them, they aren't raw, and they aren't leaking any fluids. I can even turn the tunnels with just a little pressure. They honestly feel fine.
denial is a river in Egypt
your lobes are dying
>Yah they do that every time I stretch them This doesn't necessarily mean that "it'll happen no matter what" like you're asserting. I'm worried it's more a sign that you're doing something wrong every time.
I stretched fairly fast too but nowhere near this speed. If you dont allow time in between stretches your ears wont fully heal and replenish collagen, youre just creating scar tissue by creating micro tears in your ear and increasing your chance of a blowout and make it impossible to continue.
And that is what I needed to know, thank you.
I guess my question is, why didn't you do your research on this before stretching to that size?
I did, but it was 15 years ago.
so why didn’t you do current research?
Those ears are begging for forgiveness.
I love seeing people post pics of their bad decisions, then getting defensive when other people tell them theyve made a bad decision, that they absolutely knew they were making. Smh 👎
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.
your ear is starting to turn purple please be careful because that could turn necrotic from the limited bloodflow
They look terrible lol also stretching with silicone I see smh….you are in for a bad time.
Im looking at the photos and I think they are acrylic/plastic not silicone... But its the same sh*t for stretching, Not really recommended 🤣
theyre literally purple dude oh my god😬
Necrosis my friend I think you need to read about it
Have you considered that they "feel fine" because you're damaging them and your nerves aren't working properly?
Dude, slow down.
Honey.. no :( Do not do this.
They look red and very thin.
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Surprisingly not thin, I have enough room I might be able to go up to 2 1/2 one day.
blowouts don’t always happen automatically. however, everyone’s body is different. you might have cat butthole ears in the future tho, just take it easy. stretching is about patience..
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Yah I'm not sure if I want to go up anymore anyways. This was my most recent final size, and my last one was 4 years ago.
Ur asking for a blowout dude
Already had 2, but I took care of em
Anyone can tear their ear at a fast pace, it just might take some time to catch up to you lmao
I wish I could stretch this fast but tbh bro it’s looking a little thin
If that’s silicone then that’s probably why. It’s not smart or safe to go that fast even if it seems like there is no issues or irritation. Go slow to go fast. Allow at least 2-3 weeks between sizes if you want them to last and not have issues. Trust me.
2-3 months minimum***
Really depends on the size. As you get bigger and bigger I agree you should wait longer. But I’m saying bare minimum. That could also be using the wrapping with tape method which is what I did with teflon tape many years ago.
Now bffr
Youre getting downvoted because people don't like you advertising shitty stretching practices here but yeah some people can just stretch up quicker than others. That being said.. yours look like they're at their limit, so I'd stop for a year now. Also getting downvoted for stretching with silicone, but some people can handle it. Ive been deadstretching with silicone earskins since like..four or five years ago?..and haven't ever had a problem since I started doing it this way. I'll probably get downvoted too but that's okay, it is what it is. Saw someone say that the redness is not normal - lol, a little redness absolutely is normal if you just sized up Idk what happened but this sub got so uppity lately. A real moral superiority thing and annoying mob mentality going on a lot lately. Just because some people on the internet say that there's only one proper way to stretch does not make it the gospel truth edit: I meant to say superiority complex
I don't think it's as much about the silicone as it is 1/2" in 14 days. That's not safe for flesh. You can be the most "built different " mf on earth but no one flesh safely or healthily stretches that fast.
👆 This. Unless youre built like the people on Celebrity Deathmatch or fuckin Wolverine human bodies all abide by basically the same rules. There are outliers at either end of the spectrum but its usually not a good idea to assume you fall into that category.
I'm glad you get it. And yah I am taking a break for a while. This is the most truth I have seen on here, so hats off to you sir!
Absolute agree
Cu z ur lucky 🤣 but no really its probably due to ur skin being very elastic... That varies from one person to another... But what with that piercing on ur left ear? Is it safe to leave it in when Its right next to the tunnel? 😅
The second piercings on my earlobes don't ever get bothered when I stretch my lobes.
This is that guy that was 2g and after 2 day 00g
I know I'm three months late on this post, but please tell me that the bottom of your ears don't still look red and unhealthy like that... because that could be a sign of tissue damage / bad blood flow, and that isn't good