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Body Piercing Basics for Beginners

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Frequently Asked Questions :

Most questions you may ask have already been answered. Find the information you seek.

General Piercing FAQ
Nipple Piercing FAQ
Embarrassing Questions You Were Afraid to Ask

Choosing the Studio and Artist:

Finding the right studio and artist to get your piercing from are key to having a good and safe experience.

Choosing the Right Piercing Artist
What to Expect from Your Piercing Studio

Safety Issues:

No matter what kind of piercing you get, the most important factor is that it is done safely and by a professional.

Safety Procedures Studios Must Follow
Piercing Guns Vs. the Needle
The Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Body Piercing
Smoking in the Studio
Is Used Body Jewelry Safe If Its Been Autoclaved?

About Body Jewelry:

Discover the differences between the different types of body jewelry and the materials used to create them.

Different Materials Used to Make Body Jewelry
Internal Vs. External Threading
Best Online Sources for Body Jewelry
How to Open, Remove and Insert CBR Jewelry

Guide to Conventional Piercings:

Learn the names, placement and other details about the most common body piercings.

Ear Lobe and Cartilage Piercings
Facial Piercings

Guide to Genital Piercings:

Learn about the risks and care needs that go along with getting these intimate piercings.

Female Genital Piercings
Male Genital Piercings

Pictures of Body Piercings:

Visit galleries of photos of many body piercings to see how they are expected to look.

Ear Piercings
Eyebrow Piercings
Nose Piercings
Lip and Cheek Piercings
Navel (Belly Button) Piercings
Tongue Piercings
Nipple Piercing Photos

Stretching Your Piercing:

Will a Stretched Piercing Shrink Back When the Jewelry is Removed?

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