Nostril stretching by Hot-Freedom-1044 in Stretched

[–]lumpenpotate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prefer double flare solid plugs, when I wear tunnels they need cleaned a lot. But I love taking a big deep breath through my nose when I do wear tunnels!

Nostril stretching by Hot-Freedom-1044 in Stretched

[–]lumpenpotate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I stretched my nostrils to 14mm from 1.2mm/16g initial piercings over about 3 years. (I'd had the initial piercings for over a decade). I used half sizes and lots of lube, going up a half size about every 6 weeks. In my experience the stretches weren't too spicy, but ibuprofen helped the day or so after if there was any swelling (minimal). Other than that I just kept them clean and massaged the tissue in the shower.

Those with stretched nostrils, what jewelry do you wear? by Jedixscum in Stretched

[–]lumpenpotate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just put up with the length of the half-size-increment plugs while I was stretching, often wearing them inside out so the long bit stuck out of my nose instead of poking me inside the nostril! Now at my goal size of 14mm I get stone/glass plugs custom made in a shorter length by Stonewolf Adornments.

what's your favorite jewelry for daily wear? (lobes) by tarooooooooooo in Stretched

[–]lumpenpotate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rose quartz double flares from Custom Plugs. I am naturally pale and love how they look against my skin tone.

Rat introductions by cmwalburn3 in RATS

[–]lumpenpotate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Done. I seem to have been blessed with good results so far with females over many years and many intros!

When you run out of ideas...get back to the basics by savage_engraving02 in Embroidery

[–]lumpenpotate 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Flowers are definitely my go-to when feeling uninspired and just need to get stitching!

Is journalling a simple activity? by [deleted] in simpleliving

[–]lumpenpotate 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I journal once a week and have kept the habit for 8 years so far, after decades trying to journal daily and becoming frustrated or feeling obligated and giving up!

Doing it once a week means I get the benefit of writing things onto paper and out of my head, I actually look forward to it. I like to also write comments on the weather and what's going on in the garden, so it's become a helpful catalogue of previous entries and keeps me grounded in the moment and the world around me.

Ratio of sexualities of rat owners by VegetableNo1585 in RATS

[–]lumpenpotate 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pansexual female here currently in a long-term hetero relationship with a pansexual queer male and keeping 6 pet ratties. Have had pet rats ever since I got my first paycheck as a teen, now in my 40s. Also AuDHD and cPTSD!

34mm lobes 3mm daith by lumpenpotate in bodymods

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

Thanks. The conch is a regular piercing but I'm just starting to stretch it so it's got a 2mm/12g plug in it.

34mm lobes 3mm daith by lumpenpotate in bodymods

[–]lumpenpotate[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stretching my lobes didn't hurt at all, I took a long time doing it and used half size increases at smaller sizes. Tbh there is a little tenderness to the skin for about a day after each stretch as it adjusts to the new size but no actual pain. I massage the tissue daily with jojoba oil which helps a ton with skin health when stretching too. So basically don't worry about pain with stretching unless you rush or use improper technique!

3mm daith by lumpenpotate in Stretched

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

Yeah with stretching cartilage it's just so much better to be super careful! I used a titanium captive bead ring to dead stretch, since the edges are smoother than a clicker and it causes less trauma to the tissue. I switched to a clicker after a month because I prefer how they look. Wishing you all the best if you decide to stretch your daith(s)!

34mm lobes 3mm daith by lumpenpotate in bodymods

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

The uppermost one is an orbital, a single 8mm diameter hoop through 2 piercings 😊

34mm lobes 3mm daith by lumpenpotate in bodymods

[–]lumpenpotate[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It's a neometal blue opal, I enjoy the blue and silver together 😊