There are variety of ear gauging plugs and tunnels available. Each one needs different insertion method.

Different kinds of ear plugs & tunnels

Ear plugs & tunnels with O-rings

O-rings are actually small rubber circles, which slide on each end of ear plug or tunnel.

Pros

• Inserts easily in newly stretched ears
• O-ring surround makes the stretch look large
• Cheap option

Cons

• If you fail to secure the O-rings properly they can fall off
• Dropping of O-ring means the ear plug pair cannot be used
• O-rings can root reactions like ear sores

Single flared plugs with O-rings

One end of the ear plug is flared or larger than specified size.

Pros

• Simple to slot in
• Just a single O-ring is needed to secure the plug inside the stretch
• No concern about losing because its one end is large

Cons

• If you ignore to secure O-ring properly, it can fall off
• O-rings are designed from synthetic material, which can cause irritated skin issue for some people

Saddle ear plugs & tunnels

Also known as double flared ear tunnels and plugs, it has a little large tip on front and back instead of middle. Find more info about Plugs And Tunnels, please check soscene.

Pros

• There is no need for an O-ring, so the issue of fall out gets eliminated
• Often designed from organic material like buffalo horn, wood, precious stones and more

Cons

• Inserting is hard because of flared ends

Screw fit plugs & tunnels

Two pieces are designed to just screw together and form plug or tunnel.

Pros

• Easily inserted
• Large tip in the back and front making holes look large
• They seem lightweight because plugs are hollow

Cons

• The thread gets ruined overtime meaning screwing becomes hard