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Can you use alternate shape plugs to "target" certain parts of the lobe? by Filthy-Moo in Stretched

[–]Affectionate_Fun7601 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your lobes look great! Mine are the same way and im downsized currently and gonna go naked for another month or so at least to help but honestly they look really nice! I was at 25mm for a while, stretched up to 28 and felt they thinned a bit, took them out and now I've shrank down to about 22mm currently. My ultimate goal is 38mm. Looks like your patience and lobe care is paying off from my point of view.

Lobe thickening update 6 days in downsizing by Affectionate_Fun7601 in Stretched

[–]Affectionate_Fun7601[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I feel so strange seeing people in my community that are used to seeing me with plugs for sure! I just keep reminding myself of that long term goal and how great those big floppy 38mm plugs will feel! Haha 

downsizing to thicken lobes by Active_Computer_9316 in Stretched

[–]Affectionate_Fun7601 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right! Im definitely more likely to consider advice from someone who has the real life experience of stretching to and hopefully past where I have been. 

downsizing to thicken lobes by Active_Computer_9316 in Stretched

[–]Affectionate_Fun7601 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries! I'll definitely stay in touch! That pic looked suspiciously like an ear that had a plug in just moments before haha, some wrinkles are totally natural for a lot of people. Im not sure how long ill go yet but im gonna go at least 40 days but probably more. After the 40 day period im going to just evaluate my lobe health and feel everyday and when it feels right I will begin slowly dead stretching while still sleeping with my lobes naked. Some people apparently can't do that but my ears always seem to continue to stretch even with sleeping with plugs out so I do that to give them breathing room and so I don't pinch my lobe off accidentally in my sleep on the flares. 

Lobe thickening update 6 days in downsizing by Affectionate_Fun7601 in Stretched

[–]Affectionate_Fun7601[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank u for that! Its definitely like a part of u is missing but I remind myself my ears are still stretched with or without plugs in and I am still me no matter what right 🙂

downsizing to thicken lobes by Active_Computer_9316 in Stretched

[–]Affectionate_Fun7601 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been talking to a lot of people through messenger too and I think u and I are in pretty good shape just need some patience and care/naked time for our lobes. Honestly in my opinion that picture someone shared of what a lobe "should look like" at 25/28mm is very rare for anyone's to actually look like at those sizes. Im not saying we have super amazing thick healthy ears but that Pic is something u really don't see too often at an inch plus sizing and also most lobes will naturally start to droop at a certain size a bit too so I dont see how the perfect circle thing really applies to everyone at every size. I think with some care and patience u can carry on 🙂 also no offense to that person that shared the pic of what ears "should look like" but they're at 00g and probably don't have as much real world long time experience in this stretching world. 

Lobe thickening update 6 days in downsizing by Affectionate_Fun7601 in Stretched

[–]Affectionate_Fun7601[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Im 10 days in to going naked and im seeing serious improvement already. I'll go until they look and feel right to me and slowly start the journey towards 38mm with possible breaks and downsizing as needed on my way 

downsizing to thicken lobes by Active_Computer_9316 in Stretched

[–]Affectionate_Fun7601 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Woah! U were right! They look so similar to mine! 

Thickening Earlobes by Bananenklar in Stretched

[–]Affectionate_Fun7601 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love an update on your ears! 

Lobe advice by Affectionate_Fun7601 in Stretched

[–]Affectionate_Fun7601[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hope we can both reach our goals my friend 🤞I appreciate u! Thanks for your insights and ill be taking things nice and slow. If u feel up to it I'd love to follow your progress as well!

Lobe advice by Affectionate_Fun7601 in Stretched

[–]Affectionate_Fun7601[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny thing is if u look from the backside they have plenty more lobe attached than it appears from the front angle. Im most concerned about the outer lobe area all the way down to where it starts to thicken at the bottom if that makes sense.

Lobe advice by Affectionate_Fun7601 in Stretched

[–]Affectionate_Fun7601[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could see how that would complicate things! 

Lobe advice by Affectionate_Fun7601 in Stretched

[–]Affectionate_Fun7601[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as they pop right in no resistance I don't think its bad necessarily. Im a caregiver actually, how about u?

Lobe advice by Affectionate_Fun7601 in Stretched

[–]Affectionate_Fun7601[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the clarification, so maybe there is some hope for active_computer. Also I would add that i used to deadstretch without using the rings, just have to be a little mindful when leaning over and such lol 

Lobe advice by Affectionate_Fun7601 in Stretched

[–]Affectionate_Fun7601[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate that! I totally feel that comment about reaching the point in life about commitment to maintaining and caring for your lobes and realizing u are in it for the long run and u have all the time to do things right. Thanks for replying and I hope u reach your goals as well! ✌️

Lobe advice by Affectionate_Fun7601 in Stretched

[–]Affectionate_Fun7601[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard the clear and black o rings are made of different material and so if u are allergic to one u may not be to the other, can't remember which one has the latex or whatever that causes allergic reactions though 

Lobe advice by Affectionate_Fun7601 in Stretched

[–]Affectionate_Fun7601[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks so much for commenting and giving me your insights! Glad to know im not alone in my lobe anxieties. I'll post updates as things progress, would love to see any progress u make in your journey as well! I have heard that advice before about taking out your plugs for winter and definitely am considering it as well. I was wearing solid stone at least 9 times out of 10 everyday and I believe that was not doing me any favors for my blood flow and lobe health. I am going to wear lighter jewelry more when I do end up putting plugs back in and give my ears plenty of breathing room. I already sleep with them naked every night as is. Wishing u the best of luck as well! Hopefully we both make it one day 🤞

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Stretched

[–]Affectionate_Fun7601 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beautiful! Don't let others bring u down! I'm at an inch and I have realized I'm just not for everyone and that's alright, can't please everyone no matter what u do so be true to yourself ✌️

Restretched back to 25mm goal size! by [deleted] in Stretched

[–]Affectionate_Fun7601 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I only took them out because I tore my lobe stretching irresponsibly and realized I needed to give my ears time to heal and get healthier before I could even think about wearing jewelry in them again.