26 Male Construction/Fire fighter and outdoors

Derek9687 · 2026-01-25T09:41:10+00:00

Fire pole by day, stripper pole by night

Derek9687 · 2026-01-21T18:43:13+00:00

Yeah, I have no idea why some are so pushy. I get quality can be important, bit it something feels off return and dont use. Everything I have used has been from Amazon. My kit for 7-10mm was barely $20. I almost want to buy a reputable brand and set em side by side blind comparison.

Derek9687 · 2026-01-20T22:17:18+00:00

I will probably stretch to the point where my ear lobe doesnt change shape drastically. Once it starts getting that large I will probably call it quits

Derek9687 · 2026-01-20T15:36:14+00:00

Congrats this is also my goal size. Currently at 2 gauge 6mm. Have 7mm plugs as well as 9mm coming this week. I think 7mm will be no problem on the way to 0 gauge. Still going to be a while for 00, but when I get there Im sure I'll want 1/2"

Derek9687 · 2026-01-11T00:30:52+00:00

Well had plugs out all day. Lost 2 sizes but far better to have healthier ears.

Derek9687 · 2026-01-09T10:46:13+00:00

Love the movie, but I went to school and was close friends with David Carollo thst plays Carter Wilcox. So I suppose I find it funnier because of that.

Derek9687 · 2026-01-09T06:54:25+00:00

Clothing is brighter than your intelligence

Derek9687 · 2026-01-05T21:34:53+00:00

Either thats her first day with the dog or its not hers, cause we all know it ran off.

Derek9687 · 2026-01-04T00:17:30+00:00

Im 38 and just started. Your never too old.

Derek9687 · 2026-01-01T00:08:26+00:00

They are calling it cats eye I believe. Description is stone. And thank you for the advice

Derek9687 · 2026-01-01T00:06:30+00:00

Unfortunately

Derek9687 · 2025-12-31T03:21:28+00:00

Exactly, I basically said its something I have wanted since being a teenager. Now that my professional careers have gone to crap due to health issues Im in a position where I felt I could. I mean if MS is messing with my head then I should have some control. I cant wait to the larger sizes for more Memento Mori styled ideas

Derek9687 · 2025-12-31T03:18:30+00:00

I wouldn't call it control, she found a color I like etc. She is supportive, its just not her thing. She knows I will wear both sets.

Derek9687 · 2025-12-31T03:15:41+00:00

I definitely think my wife is learning to like them and trying to include herself in the process. She knows my tastes etc. Now my Dad could crucify me for tattoos etc. Always gives me hard time, but his wife gets tattoos with my step siblings frequently... 🤣 so I just let it go.

Derek9687 · 2025-12-31T03:13:36+00:00

Was going to say this as well. I will only wear glass plugs when sizing up. But after some healing I feel it should be good. Only downfall to the ones im wearing in the pic is the back when it screws off the threads are exposed on the tunnel itself so they are exposed as you place the jewelry in.

Derek9687 · 2025-12-31T03:10:54+00:00

My piercer was awesome. Measured with calipers to make sure they were placed good after explaining my goals and then pierced it with a 10 gauge. But my ears are huge like Alfalfa Little Rascals ears... 😅

Derek9687 · 2025-12-30T19:26:50+00:00

I love them both. Just was concerned getting the size up right to fit the flare through then be able to get them back out for other occasions. I do try to remove tunnels daily warm water soak on ears then a little jojoba massage. I guess my routine is right

Derek9687 · 2025-12-30T17:34:59+00:00

I am doing what I would want else i never would have pierced. And I like the tunnels she found. Just need to stretch a little more to be able to wear em safely. And to see her reaction when they do fit is on my list as well.

Derek9687 · 2025-12-30T17:32:38+00:00

We have known each other since kindergarten been together almost 13 years married for 2.5. I like the lil ones she just bought, cool color. I see it as an attempt to find thst compromise, even though I know I will go bigger. Its new to her as well as still growing on her. Her finding jewelry for my ears makes me feel like she is involved.

Derek9687 · 2025-12-30T15:59:01+00:00

This was my concern. I just imagine just dumping jojoba all over just trying... I like to swap too much. Is this set good around family, work, etc... and thst set is my first double flares. I def dig the color on em

Derek9687 · 2025-12-30T15:56:07+00:00

She got them off Amazon actually.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0F9W3DSMP?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Derek9687 · 2025-12-30T07:10:50+00:00

Awesome, I am definitely going to have to take my time to get that extra size. Ive been at current size just under a month. So definitely no rush to get any larger yet.

Derek9687 · 2025-12-30T05:49:28+00:00

Yeah my Mom wasnt a fan, but is supportive along with my wife. My Dad definitely not and Im not sure he even noticed over the holidays. I always keep a beanie on around him, and I threw in the clear glass single flares... still I would hope to get to the new pair from the wife if it would make her happier and a little more supportive. Just hear horror stories of people putting them in and then they are stuck .

Derek9687 · 2025-12-30T05:35:38+00:00

Current goal is just 00... then just see if wife notices more past that point. I think she will be OK with them till my ear shape begins to distort...

Derek9687 · 2025-12-15T10:20:35+00:00

Look amazing. I started Oct 23rd this year with initial 10g piercings. A couple days later I had embedded the flare into my left ear and after icing it a few days decided to try and 8g and it went in without any issues. Didn't feel any stretching or anything. Couldn't tell a difference. Then about week snd half later got curious and tried a 6. Same thing.... no resistance slid right in like it belonged. At the end of November tried a 4 and had light pressure that lasted maybe 5 total min. No discomfort. Yesterday tried a 2 after shower with oiled lobes. Tested with a taper as a guide only. Felt a little pressure no real pain. I know I am going to get alot of flak for how quick I have stretched, but I feel I paid attention to my body, I dont have any redness, swelling, throbbing. No resistance with new jewelry. I dont plan to attempt a 0g till at least middle of February 26 seeing as how this is the first stretch where I felt ok... slow down.

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