How can i get the back off a cartilage piercing without it hurting me?

Question

its healed, but i cannot get the back off the earring.

please help?

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Answer 1

Take a long hot shower, at least 20 minutes. While you are still in the steamy bathroom gently turn the earring back, when you feel it start to give pull it off. It will still hurt a little, but it will be much easier than if you didn't take a shower.

Answer 2

I was going to say the exact opposite.

Take some ice and freeze it.

I have a cpl rings I wish I knew how to get off, without cutting them = (