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...otherwise placed to a larger [[Gauge|gauge]] than average. For example, an ear might be considered "large gauge" if it's over an inch or so, but an eyebro * [[Ear Cutting]]

...otherwise placed to a larger [[Gauge|gauge]] than average. For example, an ear might be considered "large gauge" if it's over an inch or so, but an eyebro * [[Ear Cutting]]

...o the stretching — I have seen lobes with over 16" of stretched tissue per ear, and this is of course far longer than most people will ever stretch. ...compromised by, among other things, accelerated stretching compressing the ear tissue, tears, excess scar tissue from overstretching, botched scalpelling

[[File:Skin_Tear.jpg|right|thumb|Skin tears in an ear from stretching too quickly.]] * [[Scrotal Stretching]]

Long hair can cinch off [[Earlobe stretching|stretched earlobe piercings]]. This risk applies to stretched lobe piercing If your ear then becomes irritated, either by the jewelry or simply general health, and

'''Long hair''' can cinch off [[Earlobe stretching|stretched earlobe piercings]]. This risk applies to stretched lobe piercing If your ear then becomes irritated, either by the jewelry or simply general health, and

...the piercing may not all "grow" evenly. Rather than expanding to meet the stretching, it may simply thin out. ...eak point in the surrounding tissue, that tissue will tend to take all the stretching, often by thinning. Outside of overstretching alone, weak spots or '''pierc

'''Ear piercings increased in size via cutting''' ...ed in the diagram. The advantage to this method over regular [[Stretching|stretching]] is that it gives precise control over which tissue is thinned out. In add

...This risk can easily be avoided by stretching slowly — there's no point in stretching too quickly, because the subsequent scar tissue that forms after a tear is ...essure off the wound. Allow it to fully heal before attempting to continue stretching. You may actually be pleased to find out that when you get back up to the s

...o traditional cultures, but in the West, some people also enjoy minor neck stretching, [[Corsetry|corsetry]], and bondage for both aesthetic and ritualistic reas == Western Neck Stretching ==

* [[Stretching]] ....bme.com/2013/01/27/early-ear-tunnel-design-precursors/ BME article: Early Ear Tunnel Design Precursors]

** [http://www.bme.com/media/all/extreme/surgical_ear/ear/ Ear Pointing] * [http://bmezine.com/media/all/extreme/nonsurg_stretch/ Genital Stretching]

* [[Stretching]] ....bme.com/2013/01/27/early-ear-tunnel-design-precursors/ BME article: Early Ear Tunnel Design Precursors]

* [[Stretching]] ....bme.com/2013/01/27/early-ear-tunnel-design-precursors/ BME article: Early Ear Tunnel Design Precursors]

* [[Anal Stretching]] * [[Ear Cropping]]

'''Stretching''' particularly when getting to larger sizes; can be a lot more extreme tha As far as how stretching is done, it's simple — you merely put larger items in your piercing until

...cing by the pressure. The result is an unsightly "lip" around the edge. If stretching continues, this lip can grow dramatically. Two solutions are generally pres ...f tingling, or pins and needles. Minimize the chances of this happening by stretching slowly and listening to your body.

...etched earlobe piercings]] tend to have reduced blood flow due both to the stretching and the constriction/pressure from the jewelry itself. Additionally, in win ...vidual's earlobes are large enough, they can be looped over the top of the ear to keep them both warm and out of the wind.

'''Earlobe piercing''' and [[Earlobe stretching|earlobe stretching]] is perhaps history's most common piercing. There are no apparent health issues involved with standard ear piercings. Cartilage piercings are more prone to problems, as cartilage is

'''For [[Stretching|Stretching]]''' ...keep the area moist and pliable. Helps prevent tears and blow-outs on ear stretching. Put a drop of emu oil on larger gauge jewelry before insertion to ease dis