Using the Right Body Piercing Jewelry
“Initial body jewelry, above all else, should always be autoclave sterilized and pouched to insure sterility, only opened immediately before insertion after the piercing has been done…”
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Update: ACLU files lawsuit on behalf of North Carolina Teenager suspended from school for nose piercing
“the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit on behalf of 14 year old Ariana Iacono of North Carolina, who has been suspended numerous times from her pubic school on account of her pierced nose”
Safe Tongue Piercing Tips
“…a large part in the outcome of a tongue piercing is following the aftercare regimen described by the piercer to the letter”
Should You wear Titanium Body Jewelry?
“Titanium is very pure and has no trace amounts of nickel or other types of metal that people are sensitive to…”
Tongue Piercing for Pleasure
“Contrary to popular belief, a tongue piercing is actually one of the least painful piercings anyone can get”
Cool or Fool: Extreme Septum Stretching
“While this guy may be the Backyard Horseshoe Champion of his Iowa home town, this type of body modification is definitely considered extreme and not for everyone”
Does a tongue piercing hurt your teeth?
“Many people with tongue piercings have a habit of ‘clicking’ their barbells inside their mouth, which can be a source of irritation to the gums, as well as causing chips to the surfaces of the teeth”
The Third Eye Body Piercing
“The Third Eye Piercing is a surface piercing positioned just above the bridge of the nose and centered on the forehead, either level to or just above the eyebrows in position.”
Ear Stretching in Style
“You can start stretching from a standard ear-piercing hole, either by going to a professional body piercer (who uses a professional steel taper kit) or you can stretch your own ears using plastic or steel tapers purchased in ever-widening sizes”
Body Jewelry: Land of no-return?
“the vast majority of sellers of body jewelry do not accept returns for any reason”