What is the gay ear to pierce

Men of all sexual orientations now have pierced ears, and not everyone follows (or knows about) the history of the right ear as the "gay ear." That said, if you're gay, getting a right-ear piercing can be a kind of homage to the history of using a gay earring for signaling.

Robbie (Normal) on X (Twitter) captures a contemporary view by asserting, “either ear is the gay ear if you're gay.” It’s significant because it emphasizes how ear piercings related to sexual orientation are outdated and irrelevant–a sign that societal norms are shifting away from traditional views.

Historically, the right ear was identified in cruising culture as the "gay ear piercing" side, but does it hold the same relevance and meaning in ?.

Our gay ancestors came up with coded signals to tell others that you’re safe, supportive, or maybe even DTF, depending on the context. A notable example is the “gay ear.” The suggestion is that if a man had a specific ear pierced, it would indicate his sexual orientation.