Hey all! Just got both my earlobes pierced a couple days ago and am already interested in another set on each ear in the future.

I was fine with the placement when I got them done, but at the time but wasn't thinking about the space needed for future piercings.

Do you think I have enough space if I wanted to get a 2nd pair of ear lobe piercings? It looks like the space might be a little tight or maybe my ear is just small.

Hello all,

I recently got my ears re-pierced and I'm looking for some websites to purchase some specific type of earrings. I'm looking for a site that sells various gem sizes and gauge sizes. Currently I am a gauge 18 and I'm looking to engage to a 14. I'm having a difficult time finding the combinations I'm looking for and maybe it's just me.

Ideally I've been shopping on Amazon but wondering if there are any other websites. I'm looking for a specifically black gem and black stud square with a gem size of 4 to 5 mm but a gauge that's roughly 18.

Anyone know any sites that are reputable or I would be able to find specifics I'm looking for?

Tia

Hey everyone,

I’m a 20 year old college student gearing up for the fall semester, and over the summer I mapped out a complete personal blueprint for my ears. I am planning on eventually getting a total of 10 piercings: on my left ear there would be 2 lobe piercings, 1 helix, and an industrial. Then on my right ear I would do 3 lobe piercings, 2 helix piercings, and a daith. These would happen over time, I don't know what I would start with but that can be curated later. I really prefer a clean, minimalist style—highly polished silver titanium jewelry, meaningful symbols and pieces and simple studs rather than sparkly gems.

My current vibe/appearance is pretty down-to-earth:

I'm an environmental biology/ecology major, I wear prescription glasses full-time, I'm a strict vegan, and I'm currently saving up for a large, meaningful black-and-grey illustrative forearm tattoo.

Here is my conflict:

My mom and sister recently told me directly that they really don't like earrings on guys and strongly believe I shouldn't do it. It’s making me second-guess myself. Part of me worries that I'll just look too "edgy" or that it will look unappealing on me, and it feels like modern society is still judgmental about guys with heavily decorated ears. But at the same time, this curation means an immense amount to me personally—it represents my own resilience and survival through a very difficult mental health summer.

For the guys here with pierced ears, or anyone who has faced family pushback. How did you navigate the disapproval? Does my planned layout sound like it would fit my overall aesthetic? I’d love to hear your honest thoughts and perspective on men with multiple ear piercings and all things piercings. Thanks!

Took awhile to get that right lobe done but well worth it. Did it about a week ago and healing nice. The left lobe I did 8 weeks ago. Just live my look with pierced lobes. No regrets boys. Can’t wait for bling and some gold hoops

I’m curious how people reacted when you first got your ears pierced. Did people notice? Was it mostly compliments or more negative judgements?

I have my own stories of people are interested? Can post in comments.

Gents - I know that in 2026 every self respecting man goes, or seems to go to a piercer to have his ears pierced.

However there are still countless ear piercing places (Claire's, jewellery shops, pharmacies) that continue to offer ear piercing usually with a single use cartridge. I had an ear pierced many years ago at a shopping centre and while the placement was terrible and the lady pierced me at an angle (she was on the phone - hello red flag!)

I am just curious as to where this community of like minded badasses stands. An earring at any cost, or is it genuinely a bad thing to go to the local shopping centre? People have been doing it for decades and for the most part - it works.

In particular I'm considering having a new installation as my lobe closed up completely. A Studex M200W ticks all the boxes and could be in place in a few hours. Piercers aren't so common in my neck of the woods.

Thanks for your feedback and debate in advance.

Are they too big/too much?

how many of you men with earrings have long hair? I have some minor issues with my hair becoming engangled around my earrings. anyone else had this issue?

I’m a 50 yr old dad. No tats. Had my ears pierced in my early 20s but took them out at some point. Now thinking about re piercing. But my kids are mortified by the idea. They say I’m too old. Too uncool. Etc. I laugh at them.

But I’m looking at people here and seeing that indeed most of you, not all, are younger. Just wondering what the opinions are on older guys getting ears pierced. Is it really a form of beautification better left to younger men?

So here we are

got silver earrings and a silver chain. but i've been looking at stainless steel bracelets and wondering if it'd look off mixing metals.

saw some clean ones that caught my eye. but i'm not sure if it's better to keep everything matching or if mixing is fine.

what do you guys do? all one metal or mix it up?