Although there have been major improvements in recent years, the body art industry still remains heavily dominated by men. When a woman is able to work her way up high enough to stand out in the crowd, it's always worthy of recognition. This week, that recognition goes to Tattoo Factory artist, Beth Snyder. Beth still works at the the same studio that gave her that first break - the Tattoo Factory in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more about Beth by reading her bio and then visit her photo gallery to see some great examples of her tattoo and fine art.

While putting on a show at the Deerfield Beach tattoo convention, suspension performer Jimmy Pinango broke his leg when the rigging that was supposed to hold him up broke, sending him falling 12 feet to the ground. Fortunately, emergency personnel was already on the scene as part of a regular precaution to this type of event.

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wyldthang95 writes: "I had my nipples pierced some years ago. I had them pierced for a few years when I had to remove them due to being in the hospital for a major surgery. I was in the hospital for some time, and by the time I was well enough to re-insert the nipple ring it had closed. Now I have what I would call two everlasting 'white heads' on each side of the nipple where it was pierced. I can squeeze the nipple to get out the gunk but I can never get it all so it always comes back. What can I do to help these 'white heads' heal? I'm really concerned because I'm now pregnant and would like to be able to breast feed my baby without having to worry that they will be sucking that gunk in along with my breast milk."

If you're looking for a great convention to attend this year, there's still several coming up. The events calendar has been updated with the latest conventions that have been submitted for 2008 and 2009.