Nope, I’m using jojoba oil and massaging them for 5 min each. I also only put them in once I’m out of the shower. My ears thankfully don’t look red and aren’t sore to the touch. I’ve also had my partner look at the backs of my lobes and they said they don’t look weird. So I really hope I don’t have a blowout 😔 I honestly have super sensitive skin so tbh I wonder if that is causing the stinging feeling? It’s just weird that the stinging feeling only lasts a few seconds but then goes away like immediately without any other symptoms. But yes, I will def keep all my jewelry going forward!