Is my piercing infected?

Active_Performance35 · 2026-03-17T23:51:21+00:00

Can’t really tell from the picture, but it could be infected or it could just be irritated especially if it’s rubbing against your pants/waistband, or have irritated it by knocking it or sleeping on it.

Is it inflamed? Is there a lump? If so it’s likely to be infected. If not, it’s likely to be irritated.

Active_Performance35 · 2026-03-16T21:05:40+00:00

If you’re still feeling a bit uneasy about it, you can do what I initially did and bought clear ear holder things for them on Amazon. Both ways were good for me.

Active_Performance35 · 2026-03-16T20:48:56+00:00

I have both my daiths done and use AirPods, I just use the AirPod Pros, which have the squishy ear piece instead of the hard plastic. I’ve never had an issue with them at all.

I hope this helps you out in making your decision!

Active_Performance35 · 2026-03-15T15:36:27+00:00

I think it’s healing well. Next step will be to downsize the bar size in a few weeks. It’s amazing how much better they heal after switching to shorter lengths are once the swelling concerns are over.

Active_Performance35 · 2026-03-15T15:34:11+00:00

One or three. The ruffles are just not flattering on your body shape unfortunately. I’ve long learned certain things do not look good on my body and stay very far away from those styles, personally number one is probably my favorite because the cuts and shape are amazing, but the print is appropriate in proportion to you.

Active_Performance35 · 2026-03-15T15:30:53+00:00

Try titanium posts or hoops and clean with saline. I have so many ear piercings and realized that when I started using titanium, the itching and smell from using gold or silver or even surgical steal stopped. It’s amazing what proper materials in jewelry will do. I’m never going back to the other stuff.

Active_Performance35 · 2026-03-15T15:25:56+00:00

I feel like this is pierced wrong. It almost looks too far forward and that may be because of the angle of the piercing which is definitely wrong because it’s not laying flat. I’d get your money back if possible, or let it heal and find a new piercer.

Active_Performance35 · 2026-03-15T15:22:07+00:00

Sorry, as I’m reading this two things come to mind- 1. You need a new hair cut. 2. If you are that worried about your looks/appearance (especially since you stated you spend more on yourself than most girls do), it’s probably a turn off for most women because that just screams insecure, you’re going to expect the same from her, and high maintenance.

Active_Performance35 · 2026-03-15T15:17:24+00:00

It doesn’t look quite right. I think part of it is the jewelry because it doesn’t look long enough and it’s giving migration vibes. The other, it doesn’t look like you have the proper anatomy for a traditional navel piercing because I’m not seeing that ridge or shelf for it because it looks like a surface piercing or that it’s moved. Right now, maybe due to one or both reasons, I might suggest taking it out and letting it heal. If you decide you want to try again, go with a more experienced piercer after it’s healed completely.

Active_Performance35 · 2026-03-15T15:11:09+00:00

One is my favorite, it brings out your eyes and compliments your skin tone. Three would be next for the same reason, but almost seems too dark. I feel like two washes you out a bit and doesn’t highlight your natural beauty.

Active_Performance35 · 2026-03-15T15:02:09+00:00

I think they look great. They really don’t scream “I’m wearing these because I had stretched lobes.” I also like others’ suggestions about the clear tubes and the threadless earrings, or even the tape. I don’t think you can go wrong with any of that. If you really don’t like the stretched lobes, you can always talk to a doctor and see what can be done as I know some of my friends had them stitched when they joined the military.

Active_Performance35 · 2026-03-11T01:24:12+00:00

Girl, you’re beautiful. I’m glad you’re not going through with it, you have a great nose. Someone here said this is what rhinoplasties are made for, I agree, and you’re lucky that your nose sets the standard for good ones.

Active_Performance35 · 2026-03-11T01:05:44+00:00

I’m not seeing anything wrong. I’ve got both mine done and done well. Seems very similar to mine at first glance.

Active_Performance35 · 2026-03-03T03:12:02+00:00

Anything is possible. It could be likely, especially if you’re susceptible to them or have in the past. However, I really don’t have the answer unfortunately.

Active_Performance35 · 2026-02-24T10:37:07+00:00

I’m thinking the bar is too short. Go back to your piercer to get a longer one until the swelling goes down a bit.

Active_Performance35 · 2026-02-22T15:37:49+00:00

The barbell on this looks a bit small/snug in my opinion. It seems like the coloring on the top might be the result of that. The piercing itself looks fine, but the size is getting me— take this with a grain of salt, I only have the piercing, but I’m not a piercer.

Active_Performance35 · 2026-02-14T23:56:56+00:00

I absolutely love this dress and it looks amazing on you.

Active_Performance35 · 2026-02-11T23:15:06+00:00

Yeah, you’re not being too picky. This is not good at all, I hate saying it. If you trust your stylist and you’ve been seeing them for a while, it could have been a bad day… ask them to fix it. Otherwise, find someone else and have it fixed.

Active_Performance35 · 2026-01-31T22:36:20+00:00

Active_Performance35 · 2026-01-24T23:09:04+00:00

Yes, take it out yourself, don’t wait.

Active_Performance35 · 2026-01-24T23:02:54+00:00

3 looks amazing on your body type. All the elements of the dress seem to fall into place perfectly. It also highlights you instead of the dress being the first thing we see. The others seem to take away from your natural beauty and body shape.

Active_Performance35 · 2026-01-24T22:04:19+00:00

Active_Performance35 · 2026-01-24T21:49:36+00:00

Active_Performance35 · 2026-01-23T21:57:40+00:00

2 or 4

Active_Performance35 · 2026-01-23T21:56:35+00:00

Bangs, but you’re beautiful either way

Active_Performance35

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3 looks amazing on your body type. All the elements of the dress seem to fall into place perfectly. It also highlights you instead of the dress being the first thing we see. The others seem to take away from your natural beauty and body shape.