How To Choose Good Ear Gauging Plugs

Making the choice to gauge your ears is one of the most exciting decisions a passionate body modder can make. Like many body mods, gauging an existing piercing is a simple, but precise, process that requires careful and patient progress through various gauge sizes. It can be overwhelming to choose your first gauges, so, with that in mind, we’ve created this guide to help you get a good set of ear gauging plugs. Keep reading to learn more!How To Choose Good Ear Gauging Plugs

Step One – Choose a Healthy Material

One of the most important steps of choosing ear gauging plugs is making sure the material of the plug is good for gauging. Unhealthy gauges can, unfortunately, become a health risk, but avoiding such things is actually very simple! Make sure to choose hypo-allergenic metals that have been sterilized well if you’re using metal plugs, and non-porous materials if you are using non-metal plugs. Wood, bone, and certain types of stone can house bacteria that can cause infection, so play it safe and choose safe materials!