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Guides, inspo, and everything you need to know about stretching, piercings, tattoos and beyond.

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Ear Stretching

Can You Get Ear Stretching Infection with Stretched Ears?

Ear stretching infections happen to beginners and experienced body modders alike. Let's look into how you can avoid them!
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Ear Stretching

What Can Happen If You Stretch Ears Too Fast?

Stretching ears too fast can cause blowouts, scarring, or infection. Learn safe stretching times, warning signs, and how to heal damaged lobes.
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Ear Stretching

How to Hide Stretched Ears (Without Ditching Your Style)

Need to hide stretched ears for work or family visits? From smart earrings to subtle plugs, here’s how to keep it low-key without losing your vibe.
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Ear Stretching

Types of Flares for Plugs & Tunnels Explained

Explore the different types of flares for plugs and tunnels when ear stretching. Learn what works best for healing and comfort - plus aftercare and sizing tips.
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Body Jewellery

Titanium vs Surgical Steel: What's Best for Your Piercing?

Titanium or surgical steel? Discover the pros, cons, safety, and healing tips for each metal in this expert guide to body piercing jewellery.
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Ear Stretching

Stretched Ears and the Gym - How to Work Out Without Damage

Learn how to safely work out with stretched ears. Get expert tips on plugs, aftercare, blowout prevention, and the best gym-safe jewellery.
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Ear Stretching

Ear Stretching In the Winter - Tips for Cold Weather Care

Ear stretching in the winter isn’t impossible. It just requires extra care and smarter choices to keep your stretched ears moisturised, warm, and protected.
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Ear Stretching

Body Mods: Types of Body Modification

Think body mods are just a TikTok trend? Wrong! From ancient times to extreme body modification today like tongue splitting and coin slot piercings, let's go!
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Ear Stretching

How to Safely Downsize Stretched Ears

Downsizing your stretched ears is doable if you go slow, listen to your body, and keep things clean. Stretching and downsizing are journeys, not destinations.