Traditionally around 15 years of age and before marriage, a girl’s lip and ears are pierced. The stretched ears and lip show that the girl has grown into a woman and is now able to have children. It is a custom that allows the tribe to distinguish their women from those of other tribes.
In this manner, what is the purpose of ear lobe stretching?
Ear gauging, also known as ear stretching, is a process where the ear is gradually stretched out for the purpose of wearing larger piercings. Even though ear gauging has grown in popularity in recent years, it is still a painful process that could result in unwanted effects and the need for ear gauging surgical repair.
First, apply 3-5 drops of oil to the front and back of your piercing and gently slide the stretching taper in until you experience mild discomfort. … It’s normal for your piercing to feel uncomfortable for a few days, and you might also experience throbbing pain, itching or swelling.
Just so, how do I stop my ears from stretching?
Preventing stretched earlobes can be a matter of practicing the following habits:
- Replace heavy earrings with lightweight ones.
- Remove your earrings while sleeping to avoid injury.
- Stay away from earrings that may get caught in other objects often, such as large hoops or ones comprised of wicker or “grabbing” materials.
How long should I leave tapers in before switching to plugs?
Generally, you need to wait at least 3-4 months before gauging the fresh plug piercing, after it’s initially done. Then, you’ll have to take breaks of at least 1 month between other 1-sized stretches. How long does it take to gauge ears?
How do you enlarge a piercing hole?
Simply wrap one layer (or more) of tape around the jewelry and re-insert it into the piercing. You will repeat this method over time, gradually adding more tape and thus increasing the size of the hole.
Why do gauged ears stink?
Your body secretes a substance called sebum, sebum is an oily secretion which helps your skin keep lubricated and keep it waterproof. The sebum mixes with the dead skin cells between your ear and the jewellery to make this unpleasant odour.
What are the big earring holes called?
flesh tunnels
What is a piercing blowout?
A blowout is one of the most common complications of ear gauging. It’s a ring of scar tissue that forms behind the jewelry and gives the piercing the appearance of turning inside out. Blowouts usually occur from trying to stretch the hole too quickly. They often cause sharp pain and inflammation.
How long does it take to stretch a piercing?
As a general rule of thumb, you should wait a minimum of 3-4 months before stretching a fresh soft tissue piercing, and healed ear lobe piercings can often be stretched at the rate of one size (about 1mm to 1.5mm or 1/16″) each 30 to 45 days, minimum.
How old do you have to be to stretch your ears?
For gauging your ears there is really no age limit. If you’re under 18 I would recommend getting a parent/guardian’s permission. How long should I keep a taper in? Since tapers are meant to be used as a tool to help stretch the ears to the size you want , they should not be worn as long term jewelry.
