A variation on this is the flesh tunnel, which is shaped in the same way, but hollow in the middle.
A flesh tunnel may also have an internally threaded backing, as externally threaded pieces can rip freshly stretched ears.
Both types can also be stretched to accommodate flesh tunnel or flesh plug style jewelry.
A flesh tunnel usually used in stretched or scalpelled piercings.
Guiche piercings can be stretched to large sizes and can accommodate flesh tunnel style jewelry, although the potential discomfort to the bearer may be radically increased.
Flesh tunnels may be worn with a captive bead ring or other object passed through them.
A person may choose to wear a flesh tunnels instead of flesh plugs because they weigh less; at higher gauges, the weight difference increases.
Some flesh tunnels have flares to keep the jewellery from falling out.
