8g to 6g

I’m trying to get to a 6g, i’ve only been at an 8 for about a month, my ears have stretched pretty easily so far so i thought i’d try and make the jump after a hot shower, but my ears aren’t budging with this stretch. i’ve been dead stretching with stainless steel plugs and using tapers when i need them to insert jewelry. any tips on helping weigh down my ears and getting to a 6g.