Taping. Some athletes with new body piercings use tape to cover the jewelry during sporting events. While this tactic does remove some risk, it is not always a good solution. Tape does prevent earrings and other jewelry from getting caught on clothing and equipment by providing a smooth surface.
Consequently, what can I put in my piercing to keep it open?
Use glass or quartz retainers
Clear glass or quartz jewelry is perfect for keeping the earholes of newly pierced ears open and discrete.
In this manner, what are plastic pierced ear protectors?
These are plastic sleeves into which you slide your earring posts or ear hooks to protect your pierced ears from metals they can be sensitive to–it creates a physical barrier between the earring and your ear.