should i size up(8g), size down(12g), or keep my septum the same (10g) : r/Stretched

after stretching to 8g around a week or two ago my septum is still painful and has a (more than usual) unpleasant smell. is it possibly infected, or just irritated? what can

12 g septum ring vs my next stretch (8g) 🫣 : r/Stretched

Dead Stretching Kit, Ear Stretching Kit

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Why is my ear in pain? I just started a gauge with a gauge kit, the smallest size was a 14g which I tried, but it hurt a bunch & the next

36 Pieces Ear Stretching Kit - Surgical Steel Tapers & Screw Fit Plugs 14G-00G

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Glass Septum Retainer

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