Ear Piercings and Swimming

[Fever]

Hi,

Today I went out and got an ear piercing, completely forgetting that I wil be swimming alot over the holidays, including an event I have on this coming Saturday (few days time)

I was wondering, are there any health risks involved with swimming and fresh ear piercings?

[!Ruen]

i doubt it, my buddy got his eyebrow pierced like 3 days before he started diving, and nothing happened :-P so am guessing you are gonna be ok, just keep it clean i guess

[xxx201]

usually for competive swimming, at least at my high school swim meets you'll get disqualified if you have any jewlry on. I dont know if you swim competivly or not, or if they disqalify you for that though.

[me]

the chlorine water might affect the piercing a bit. it shouldn't be a problem, just continue to clean the piercing as directed and keep an eye on it, so you'll know if its getting to dry or getting really crusty or puss-y or something.

[Fever]

Thanks for the info guys. I'll probably just go for it, doesnt seem like theres anything wrong with it.

Any other info or opinions will be appreciated

[d_bomb]

hey.
i got my helix pierced recently, and not long ago my sister had her navel pierced.
we both swim extensively and have never had any problems.
just make sure you take good care of your piercing (no matter what others say about their products, simple salty water is the best!) and you'll be fine! in fact, small doses of the chemicals in pool water may even help keep the piercing clean as long as you wash it out after swimming.
but if you notice your jewellery going a funny colour, that's another story.