Body Candy How big can you stretch your lobes?

 "Do not go through life; grow through life." 

 -Eric Butterworth 

Let's talk about one of MY favorite piercings today... Stretched ears. For anyone who has considered pursuing this amazing body mod, one of the most common initial questions is, "how big can I stretch my ears?"

The answer is... It depends. It depends on your personal anatomy; how patient you are; and a few other important factors. Here's what's up:

Today's Topics:

- In case you're wondering the absolute limits of the human body, the world record holder for "largest stretched ears" is Monte Pierce - his lobes are stretched to 5" and 4" respectively!

- A significant factor in ear stretching size is your earlobe type. Your lobe can either be "free," which means you have a bit more to work with in terms of stretching, or "attached," which gives you a bit less anatomy to stretch.

- If you have attached earlobes... No worries! My earlobes are attached too, which made my stretching journey from 19mm to 25mm a real challenge.

- The key to a healthy and safe stretching journey is PATIENCE! Although you may have a set size in mind when you start your stretching journey, try to view it as a long and fulfilling experience instead of racing to the finish line. It's a marathon, not a sprint!

- Although methods like punching holes for stretched ears might exist, the long-term health of your lobes is much more important than stretching up too fast... Remember to listen to your body and wait until your ears feel comfortable at their current size before stretching up again (usually at least 4-6 weeks between sizes).

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