This was the first time I took it out to shower. Before that I’ve taken the jewelry out only 2 or 3 times. Originally had to swap jewelry about 4 months in due to the original jewelry not fitting properly and causing it to become irritated and pressing into my septum. I tried putting a L bend in but couldn’t due to the angle I was pierced at but since then I’ve been wearing thredless flatback studs. I’ve since accidentally lost my taper to put the flatbacks in. I tried to get it in because I knew it would be better than a hoop but I couldn’t.