I.V. Catheter Needles: European Standard for Body Piercing
“Although more costly (on average) than hollow piercing needles, Catheter needles can be worth the additional expense in added precision and client comfort”
For Pros Only: EZ-Glide System for Body Piercing
“EZ-Glide tubes eliminate fumbling and the possibility of losing the hole by securely joining the needle and piercing jewelry for a one-step pull through”
Should you buy a body piercing kit?
“Make sure that the body piercing kit you purchase includes sterilized body jewelry, as well as sterile needles, and preparation materials to disinfect the skin properly”
Is Body Piercing Addicting?
“Although there are many individuals (who are already compulsive in nature) continually getting pierced (or tattooed) until they run out of places to pierce, body piercing is not an activity in and of itself that is addictive in nature”
Body Jewelry: How do you know it’s really sterile?
“Beware of pouched jewelry that does not feature a color-change indicator, or that has been sterilized outside the United States by methods other than an autoclave.”
Genital Piercing: More pleasure than pain?
“While genital piercings may be well worth the initial pain (they are one of the most painful piercings to endure), piercing the clitoris is not recommended and can cause permanent numbness or loss of sensation”
Silicone Tongue Body Jewelry
“A tongue barbell with silicone spines can add a new dimension and extra sensations during foreplay”
Flexible Horseshoes for Stylish Comfort
“If you have nipple piercings and need body jewelry that will stay put and not snag on clothing, these horseshoes are ideal.”
How to lessen the pain of a body piercing
“Some people believe drinking alcohol before a piercing will lessen the pain. While this may work in theory, drinking alcohol is really a bad idea, as it can lead to excessive bleeding or fainting.”
Opinion: North Carolina Teenager suspended from school for Nose Ring
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