Piercing my ear

If you mean during the six week period where you can't take your earring out, a stud is what you have to wear and are referred to as the 'starter' earring. That being said, it depends on how sensitive your skin is in general. I have always stuck to studs as hoops for example use to irritate me for some reason. Not to mention they are a good option for styling outfits since where they are simple, they can go with pretty much anything.