Explanations of the various types of body piercings and how they are performed
“in many states (like California), minors are prohibited to get tattoos of any kind, while body piercings are allowed with parental consent. Even if you can find a renegade body artist (operating illegally) that will agree to give your child a tattoo, it is not a good idea for you (as the legal guardian) or the child to break the law to get tattooed…”
“There’s an old saying that applies in body art as well that says all is fine when done in ‘moderation’. As a rule, if you don’t take something too far, or wear something too ‘extreme’, you won’t be looked at as a freak (unless, of course, that is the what you’re after. :)”
“The best way to find the exact size of body jewelry you need is by using a body jewelry gauge conversion chart like this one…”
“If you work in a non food-related job and wearing body jewelry or having a body piercing is not a liability to the customers or clients, you may be fine getting pierced. The best policy is to always communicate with your boss and if you think there may be a chance that body modifications are an issue where you work (i.e. no one else seems to have any) ask before you get it done – just to be sure.”
“ankle piercings are subject to catching on clothing and can easily migrate or outright reject without proper positioning and care”
“Your piercer should provide you with detailed aftercare instructions at the time of piercing. If you were not given aftercare instructions, or forgot them, you may find them posted on respected online sites that specialize in body piercing supplies.”
“the city of Palmdale, California has instituted an ordinance that prohibits any kind of body piercing or tattooing within it’s city limits”
“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”
“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”
“A tongue barbell with silicone spines can add a new dimension and extra sensations during foreplay”