Q: I know this may seem like a dumb question, but I'm just curious and haven't got a clue. I've had my ears stretched to about a 6-8 gauge for almost three years, and I've heard that having them stretched to that size is easy to shrink. But because I've had them in for so long, is that a factor?
A: It might just take longer for them to shrink, because you've had them so long. I would just downsize or just leave jewelry out of them altogether. Make sure to clean them though. I'm sure they will shrink some in time. It's not a dumb question. Good luck!