Ear Gauging

[VidelCoolGirl]

Thoughts on it? Do any of you members have gauged ears?

I do actually have gauged ears. At 2, but don't plan to go above a 0, which is the next step up. Its somewhat of a fad here at Evergreen, but I do like the way some look. Just like tattoos or any other form of body modification, its pretty addicting. Some people have ones that go above an 1" gauge, and in most cases, it looks hideous. Little much right?

[Bernard_Monsha]

One of my female cousins did it to the point I thought it was a pair of big hoop earrings when I saw her at thanksgiving. It was gross when I realized it was her earlobes.

[VidelCoolGirl]

^ I actually had the same experience. There was a girl on the bus who had her ears gauged to the point where it was about 2 inches in d. It...yeah, it was creepy.

[Leader Desslock]

I suppose that if a person didn't have any hooks mounted on the walls of their home, and they were getting dressed, and they didn't want their clothes to get dirty on the floor, then maybe they could hang their clothes on a hangar through their gauged ear.

Other than that, I can't see the appeal.

[VidelCoolGirl]

Ouch Dessy, that one hurt.

[Leader Desslock]

^ Well, you wouldn't want to hang a whole suit. I can see where that might hurt a lot. But a shirt? A human earlobe can take that much weight, I'd think.

Not that I'd try it personally, mind you.

[master terrence]

I suppose that if a person didn't have any hooks mounted on the walls of their home, and they were getting dressed, and they didn't want their clothes to get dirty on the floor, then maybe they could hang their clothes on a hangar through their gauged ear.

Other than that, I can't see the appeal.

most people won't say anything about but it feels good and makes the area more sensitive to sensual touches. That's not true for everyone, but it's a pro on the pro's and con's list.

I'm not piercing my ears period, I like contact sports to much.

[l0k1]

No malformed earlobes are not hot.

[Trefellin]

I don't like the way it looks at all. I'm ok with nose, eyebrow, lip piercings... Whatever, but I hate the way guages look.

[KatayokuのTenshi]

I can't see the appeal.

I don't like the way it looks at all.

These.

Personally I'd never do it and I find the whole idea a little ... icky?

I don't know, I mean, you're going to have big holes in your ears for the rest of your life.

[VidelCoolGirl]

I think its this. Whether or not its an act of rebellion, especially for women; doing or not doing things based only on if you'll be hot or not is irritating. "Oh, I can't do A because the guys wont think I'm hot." Seriously, if thats the one thing that someone can't see past, then thats a little bothersome.

Besides, most gauges people see are the extreme. Most don't go above 4 to 0G, which heals back down to a 10 or smaller size (unless you look REAL close) after a while.

I personally don't see how its any different from tattoos.

[Trefellin]

I don't have a problem with tattoos or piercings in general. Just gauges, I don't like how they look in particular.

[Onigiri]

I don't mind gauges. I actually like them... if they aren't too large and gaping.

Extreme body modification can be a bit off putting (duh).

[Old Ape Face]

Earrings on Guys is badass, a loop big enough to slide my penis through is just scary.

[RecentMidget]

so thats how meg had ear sex!

[JoeStrummer]

I like them, up to a point, even the bigger ones past an inch, just depends on the girl really. My ears are only at 6 right now, but I'll probably go to 2

[bastet]

so thats how meg had ear sex!

haha. :P

as for gauging ears, i've done it before but i never went past a 10 and mine always healed right back up and they never looked bad when i took them out. i don't think going much lower though would have been a good idea. it just looks wierd. it'd be ok if we were in a culture where it had some sort of meaning but it's just a fad...

[JoeStrummer]

It means whatever you want it to mean.

[earsofdoom]

I wasn't gonna click on this topic because i don't really have any interest in body modification/mutilation but i thought "hey, desslock probably posted a funny comment in here" i was not disappointed. :P

[Old Ape Face]

It means whatever you want it to mean.

why do I keep thinking ear sex with this o.O

[RecentMidget]

why do I keep thinking ear sex with this o.O

beat ya to the joke.

YYYEEEAAAHHHH!!!


When I first read the title of the thread, I thought that it contained a sound so horrible, that it would make you stab your ears.

[Old Ape Face]

beat ya to the joke.

YYYEEEAAAHHHH!!!


When I first read the title of the thread, I thought that it contained a sound so horrible, that it would make you stab your ears.

You are wrong.

Earrings on Guys is badass, a loop big enough to slide my penis through is just scary.
I said this before you.

[Leader Desslock]

doing or not doing things based only on if you'll be hot or not is irritating. "Oh, I can't do A because the guys wont think I'm hot." Seriously, if thats the one thing that someone can't see past, then thats a little bothersome.
I don't care one way or the other whether a person (male or female) chooses to get them. If it floats your boat, go for it; if you think it's gross, don't. It's not my body, so I've got no say in the matter.

I simply don't find them appealing in any way, shape or form. I don't think they're attractive, I don't think they look 'cool', I don't think they're badass - I don't think they're much of anything except a washer to get caught on branches when you're running from moose in the deep woods.

That, to me, is just a little silly. Other people see 'em differently. So be it.

I personally don't see how its any different from tattoos.
I can't say that I care for 90% of the tattoos I've seen, either. There's a whole lot of badly drawn, stupid and silly ink out there.

[Broand]

I saw this thread and I immediately though of Kaiji or Kanji or whatever that gambling anime was.

[Shiroiyuki]

Personally they kind of freak me out. But then again, regular piercings do, too.

I've never had my ears pierced because when it comes to pain, I'd rather not. Sometimes it looks really nice, and sometimes I do feel left out when I go shopping and happen to stop by the jewelry counter (who doesn't?), but no thanks. Not for me.

[animefan88]

Gauging interests me but I don't know if i'll start or not. Still on the fence.

[DazzleKitty]

I think gauged ears look good on some individuals, but not so hot on others.

I have an industrial piercing on my left ear that I am proud of. The thing that really sucks about it is that there is a huge keloid on the top that I am having a rough time getting rid of. But still, I am proud of myself for getting it. I'm a major wuss when it comes to needs and this piercing contained a hold that was far bigger than any needle I've had.

I can't say I'd be brave enough for gauging. I heard the beginning process for it is quite painful.

[The Million Dollar Prons]

All I care about is boobs legs and butt.

[Old Ape Face]

All I care about is boobs legs and butt.

the right tattoos are nice too, but bare skin is the way to go :P

[JoeStrummer]

Gauging isn't painful at all, you just slowly stretch out your ears. Granted, I never waited and I pushed an 8 through a 16 hole and bled all over my sink.

[VidelCoolGirl]

1) Naw, Gauging doesn't hurt at all if you do it right. You're supposed to wait forever between each size, so aside from a tiny bit of soreness, its just fine. Matters on your pain tolerance really.

2) Prons...God, PRONS, I missed you.

[Old Ape Face]

1) Naw, Gauging doesn't hurt at all if you do it right. You're supposed to wait forever between each size, so aside from a tiny bit of soreness, its just fine. Matters on your pain tolerance really.

2) Prons...God, PRONS, I missed you.

it's just like having braces, except it does hurt a little putting them in the first time...

[The Million Dollar Prons]

the right tattoos are nice too, but bare skin is the way to go :P

Nah I prefer bare flesh tattoos are too pretentious.

I kind of feel the same way about ear gaguing. Any hole I can't fit my penis into is useless.

And believe me I can fit into some tight spots that's why my ex girlfriend had to get a rhinoplasty

[master terrence]

i take it you grow instead of show (at least for your sake I hope so).

[l0k1]

I have a tattoo, ergo they're cool.

[The Million Dollar Prons]

i take it you grow instead of show (at least for your sake I hope so).

I Do Not Even Understand What That Even Means

[master terrence]

look at points 1 and 10:

http://www.wanderings.net/notebook/Main/PenisFacts

I've read studies to back this up, that link was just an enjoyable read I came across on google, not a primary source.

There are two types of penises. One kind expands and lengthens when becoming erect (a grower). The other appears big most of the time, but doesn't get much bigger after achieving erection (a shower).

maybe I should start a penis thread, there are lots of non-std related health issues w/ penises (circumcised and uncircumcised) that go unspoken about!!!

[VidelCoolGirl]

Please don't start a penis thread. Its asking for trouble. Don't start a vag thread either. Just. Cmon. For a bunch of guys that are straight, you awfully like to talk about penises a lot.

[Old Ape Face]

Please don't start a penis thread. Its asking for trouble. Don't start a vag thread either. Just. Cmon. For a bunch of guys that are straight, you awfully like to talk about penises a lot.

I am sorry Videl it was my fault, I'll just avoid this topic all together I guess.

[VidelCoolGirl]

No, joking about it to some extent is fine. Ear sex was a given for this thread. Just...we REALLY, REALLLLLLY, don't need a thread for it. Regardless:

I like tattoos too, but unlike tats, if you go only to size 0 for gauges, they can heal back and its unnoticeable. Tats stay forever.

[The Million Dollar Prons]

Please don't start a penis thread. Its asking for trouble. Don't start a vag thread either. Just. Cmon. For a bunch of guys that are straight, you awfully like to talk about penises a lot.

Don't pretend to be an s-mod that's my position

[HSaabedra]

Decided on gauging to 0 to start and working to 00.

[VidelCoolGirl]

Decided on gauging to 0 to start and working to 00.
You're going to get pierced at 0? Man, thats going to hurt. Good luck. I don't see whats really working up, since 00 is the next step after 0. You're just going to have to wait like, three months, mattering on how well you heal and pain tolerance to move up to 00. If I were you, I'd get pierced at 4. Better to start off small in case you second-guess yourself and regret it.
Don't pretend to be an s-mod that's my position

Cute.

[CrossboneGundam]

maybe I should start a penis thread,

That'd really prove to all the naysayers how totally not gay you are.

[JoeStrummer]

They won't pierce at 0, the lowest they'll pierce from nothing is 6

[Old Ape Face]

That'd really prove to all the naysayers how totally not gay you are.

then I'll start a vagina thread, and the mods will be after me faster than all the feminists on the forum :)

I've seen some crazy ear gauging before, like this dude stuck Ivory horns through his ears, it was badass but so totally weird.

And then I saw this documentary of this nomadic tribe on the discovery channel, they made these long ivory tusks and the gauged out the soft spot in their lower jaw so it looked like a piece of bone protruding out of their face. I'll never think badly about piercings ever again...

[HSaabedra]

You're going to get pierced at 0? Man, thats going to hurt. Good luck. I don't see whats really working up, since 00 is the next step after 0. You're just going to have to wait like, three months, mattering on how well you heal and pain tolerance to move up to 00. If I were you, I'd get pierced at 4. Better to start off small in case you second-guess yourself and regret it.

I've discovered that I've no nerve endings in my lobes for some odd reason thanks to getting them initially pierced two months ago, so I figured I would go big.

In all seriousness, I'm going to start at 6 and go bigger during the next year especially since I'll be wearing plugs instead of tunnels.

[Soluzar]

This definitely isn't something I'd want to go for personally. One thing I don't understand though... why do the sizes work in reverse order with 0 being almost the largest numbered size? I know there are both 00 and 000 sizes, but still... seems odd. What do you ask for if you want to go a step up from 000? Or is that the biggest anyone would ever go.

[VidelCoolGirl]

I've discovered that I've no nerve endings in my lobes for some odd reason thanks to getting them initially pierced two months ago, so I figured I would go big.

In all seriousness, I'm going to start at 6 and go bigger during the next year especially since I'll be wearing plugs instead of tunnels.

Word of advice:

1) Make sure you use only steel during the initial gauging process. I learned the hard way with gauging with acrylic for 2G. I have to buy tapers today when I go to Buffalo.

2) Don't gauge with plugs right away. Usually, plugs are for already gauged ears. Tusks or tapers are the best. You can get good ones at Spencers (since they're generally cheaper for steel than Hot Topic) or go online. I suggest http://www.kingsbodyjewelry.com or http://www.bodymodern.com . Gauges are ALWAYS cheaper online.

3) If you're putting them in yourself, and you find its a little tougher to get them back in after cleaning, Olive Oil is both good for you, and helps it go in easier. Don't clean it too much. You wan't to leave the gauges in there, and not take them out until you're fully healed. One of my gauges fell out for a couple of hours last night, and I swear, it closed up almost.

This definitely isn't something I'd want to go for personally. One thing I don't understand though... why do the sizes work in reverse order with 0 being almost the largest numbered size? I know there are both 00 and 000 sizes, but still... seems odd. What do you ask for if you want to go a step up from 000? Or is that the biggest anyone would ever go.
Gauges are measured in millimeters. After 00, it goes 7/16, 1/2, 9,16, and so on. You can go as far as you want. Way past an inch. Those sizes are usually in extreme cases.

[HSaabedra]

Word of advice:

1) Make sure you use only steel during the initial gauging process. I learned the hard way with gauging with acrylic for 2G. I have to buy tapers today when I go to Buffalo.

2) Don't gauge with plugs right away. Usually, plugs are for already gauged ears. Tusks or tapers are the best. You can get good ones at Spencers (since they're generally cheaper for steel than Hot Topic) or go online. I suggest http://www.kingsbodyjewelry.com or http://www.bodymodern.com . Gauges are ALWAYS cheaper online.

3) If you're putting them in yourself, and you find its a little tougher to get them back in after cleaning, Olive Oil is both good for you, and helps it go in easier. Don't clean it too much. You wan't to leave the gauges in there, and not take them out until you're fully healed. One of my gauges fell out for a couple of hours last night, and I swear, it closed up almost.

Thanks for the advice, as I'm jumping into this with nothing but online research and getting actual experience from people that have done it helps immensely.

[VidelCoolGirl]

Also:

1) Remember, nobody's ears are alike. If it hurts to much when you put them in, don't force it. You can tear the skin around the ear, and have a blowout. Ears are going to be sore for a couple hours after you put the gauge in, but based off what you have ( Tapers or curved tapers are best for this ), if it hurts too much, you can inch it in a little at a time. Don't wait too long though to put the whole thing in. Its easier to just do it all at once.

2) You can probably put tunnels or pugs in, but let tapers hang out in your ear for half-a-day to a day and then push the taper out with the plug/tunnel to put them in. I have flesh tunnels I want to put in, but I have to wait for tapers. Sucks.

3) The ear is not supposed to bleed, but if it does a little, bactine or neosporin clears it right up. You might get crusties on the ear, but mild soap and water fixes that. Make sure you get all the soap off too. Your ear can get irritated like that.

4) Before you put them in, take a hot shower and massage the ear. That makes the ear a bit more stretchy and easier to put the gauge in.

5) Skipping sizes is not recommended for people who have never had their ears pierced before to skip sizes. I had my ears pierced for years before I gauged, so they were already pretty stretchy. If you can handle it, then its up to you, but you don't want to get a blowout, and skipping is suggested only for early sizes like 10-8, 12,8, ect. Skipping sizes such as 8 to 2 is a HUGE jump. You'll screw up your ears.

6) Remember. The smaller the number, the bigger the gauge is. Mattering how fast you heal, wait a couple weeks to two months before moving up a size. I can usually move up about every two to three weeks. Everyone is different. Just because you have no nerves in your ear, doesn't mean you can't hurt them.

[HSaabedra]

Also:

1) Remember, nobody's ears are alike. If it hurts to much when you put them in, don't force it. You can tear the skin around the ear, and have a blowout. Ears are going to be sore for a couple hours after you put the gauge in, but based off what you have ( Tapers or curved tapers are best for this ), if it hurts too much, you can inch it in a little at a time. Don't wait too long though to put the whole thing in. Its easier to just do it all at once.

2) You can probably put tunnels or pugs in, but let tapers hang out in your ear for half-a-day to a day and then push the taper out with the plug/tunnel to put them in. I have flesh tunnels I want to put in, but I have to wait for tapers. Sucks.

3) The ear is not supposed to bleed, but if it does a little, bactine or neosporin clears it right up. You might get crusties on the ear, but mild soap and water fixes that. Make sure you get all the soap off too. Your ear can get irritated like that.

4) Before you put them in, take a hot shower and massage the ear. That makes the ear a bit more stretchy and easier to put the gauge in.

5) Skipping sizes is not recommended for people who have never had their ears pierced before to skip sizes. I had my ears pierced for years before I gauged, so they were already pretty stretchy. If you can handle it, then its up to you, but you don't want to get a blowout, and skipping is suggested only for early sizes like 10-8, 12,8, ect. Skipping sizes such as 8 to 2 is a HUGE jump. You'll screw up your ears.

6) Remember. The smaller the number, the bigger the gauge is. Mattering how fast you heal, wait a couple weeks to two months before moving up a size. I can usually move up about every two to three weeks. Everyone is different. Just because you have no nerves in your ear, doesn't mean you can't hurt them.

I guess I shouldn't get too carried away when starting out and I'll make sure to avoid the desire to go bigger just for its sake. I've seen what size skipping can do and it isn't pretty.

[VidelCoolGirl]

I guess I shouldn't get too carried away when starting out and I'll make sure to avoid the desire to go bigger just for its sake. I've seen what size skipping can do and it isn't pretty.

If you're going to get gauged right off the bat (without a previous piercing), get it done at a shop, by a professional. They can do gauges at any size, but its going to hurt is all.

[The Million Dollar Prons]

I don't know I just find it weird you guys are so excited about getting your ears gauged, don't they do that to lab rats and county fair goats?

[CrossboneGundam]

I don't know I just find it weird you guys are so excited about getting your ears gauged, don't they do that to lab rats and county fair goats?

You've just inadvertently created a new wave of pretentious hipster fashion: numbered ear tags.

"WE'RE FIGHTING ANIMAL CRUELTY WITH IRONY, MAAAAAAAN!"

[Arnold]

Ear gauging kinda grosses me out.

Is the process reversible at all? I mean, tattoos are at least somewhat reversible (if extremely painful and expensive) plus there are ways of covering them up if you need to.

[Tidusauron12]

My sister has size 0.

I think gauges are retarded and serve no purpose, but so many people have them these days it just like seeing someone with earrings.

[VidelCoolGirl]

Geez, so many stuckup people? I think there are worse things one can do to their bodies, but to each his own. I mean, honestly nothing aside from clothes serves a purpose. Its just a thing to do...I guess if you like the way it looks.

[Old Ape Face]

Geez, so many stuckup people? I think there are worse things one can do to their bodies, but to each his own. I mean, honestly nothing aside from clothes serves a purpose. Its just a thing to do...I guess if you like the way it looks.

well I dono about cloths so much, I mean well civilized people shy away at bare skin, but us animals don't even notice the loss of such a burden.

Of cource cloths do serve a purpose for norther mammals, but we have houses with heat and sometimes fire to keep us warm.

ok my rant about cloths has ended...

[The Million Dollar Prons]

Geez, so many stuckup people?

Ugh those stupid old fogies and their not understanding why someone would want a railroad spike rammed through their skin.

Seriously though I looked up ear gauging on wikipedia and the 00 or whatever looks like a railroad spike. I didn't even know you could have ears that big.

[JoeStrummer]

You buy your metal from Spencers? Huh. I would never trust a place like that.
I've got my nose, both ears, my lip, and my tongue pierced.

[VidelCoolGirl]

You buy your metal from Spencers? Huh. I would never trust a place like that.
I've got my nose, both ears, my lip, and my tongue pierced.

Well, its only a last resort? I usually get my stuff online because its way cheaper, but if you need a quick taper, or change of look, its better than paying $60 for the same thing at Metro.