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.”
Body Piercing Types
Explanations of the various types of body piercings and how they are performed
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.”
Septum clamps
“The septum clamp features two small aligning ‘tunnels’ that when placed on the septum, form a guide for the needle.”
What should be in a Body Piercing Kit?
“Most importantly, make sure your body piercing kit includes sterile body jewelry. Remember, if it does not say the body jewelry is pre-sterilized, it isn’t”
Extreme Body Jewelry
“Another type of extreme body jewelry is over-size labrets that resemble claws, or talons, that can extend beyond the bottom of the chin when worn”
Aftercare: Getting it right
“You should be provided comprehensive aftercare instructions at the time the piercing was performed, if not, your piercer is not following the rules laid down by Health Departments everywhere, and you should find a certified body piercer immediately”
Should a re-piercing be free?
“if the reason for re-piercing is due to improperly sterilized body jewelry, improper materials or tools used, or the piercing was done in a way other than requested by the client, a re-piercing should always be complimentary, and without hesitation…”
How to Safely Change Out Body Jewelry
“If you are unable to easily make the transition it may be necessary to stop by your body piercer’s shop and have him/her assist you…”
Paraphimosis in Piercing
“Paraphimosis can become extremely serious, sometimes necessitating partial or complete amputation of the penis…”
UPDATE: Judge orders school to end girl’s suspension over body piercing
“This case is pivotal to many people’s constitutional right to religious expression and will be watched closely by school districts across the country.”