Cool or Fool: Proof Cyborgs Exist?
“It’s wonderful to live in such a time when anyone can get a body piercing just about anywhere on their bodies safely and without persecution by society”
Stretching
Various types of stretching are detailed, including nose, ear, and other skin areas that are commonly stretched for body modification.
The Chin Piercing
“A Chin Piercing is a type of surface piercing that unlike labret piercings, does not pass through the mouth…”
How do you wear your body piercings?
“If you hide your piercings from plain sight, you may have another side to your personality that comes out your partner. If you prefer the ‘in-your-face’ variety of piercings, you are more extroverted and enjoy attention.”
What body piercings are still taboo?
“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. :)”
Exotic Saddle Plugs for a different look
“These plugs shown are made of buffalo horn and feature a hollow bone insert that is a contrasting white color…”
Titanium Ear Tunnels
“For the look and durability that only Titanium body jewelry gives, try wearing Titanium tunnels that either are slightly flared (as shown) or that offer a screw-fit option…”
Can your gardener do this?
“Just because you can get your own body piercing kit and pierce yourself doesn’t mean you should get carried away with trying to impress the locals with stunts like this…”
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”
Cool or Fool: Golf Anyone?
“although this may impress a few of the local golfers present on any given golfing day, you have to wonder how this kid is going to be able to suggest what club to use…”
The Conch Piercing
“Keep in mind if you are considering any piercings of the ear cartilage that they are permanent, since the body cannot regenerate cartilage”