06/04/2026
🧼 Daily Cleaning Routine (MOST IMPORTANT)
Do this 2x a day:
1. Wash your hands first
2. Use sterile saline solution (like wound wash)
3. Either:
* Spray directly on piercing, OR
* Soak with a clean gauze/paper towel for 5–10 mins
4. Gently pat dry with paper towel (not cloth)
🚫 Do NOT use:
* Alcohol
* Hydrogen peroxide
* Harsh soaps
* Ointments (they trap bacteria)
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🚿 Showering Tips
* Let warm water run over it in the shower
* You can use a mild, fragrance-free soap around (not inside) the piercing
* Rinse thoroughly—no soap residue
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👕 Clothing & Friction
* Wear loose, high-waisted or soft waistbands
* Avoid tight jeans or anything rubbing the area
* Be careful with belts, leggings, and gym wear
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🛑 Things to Avoid
* Don’t touch or twist the jewelry
* No swimming in pools, hot tubs, or lakes for at least 2–3 weeks
* Avoid sleeping on your stomach
* Don’t change jewelry too early
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⏳ Healing Time
* Typically 6–12 months (yes, it’s slow)
* It may look healed on the outside way before it actually is