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Oral Piercing Guide - Tongue Frenulum (Web)

Frenulum piercings refer to three possible oral piercings - this page explains what a tongue frenulum piercing is and what you need to know before getting one.

Corset Piercings - Guide to Corset Piercings

Corset piercings are a little more precarious than other types of surface piercings, and require special skill to prevent rejection and migration. This page discusses how corset piercings are done and what can give them a better chance at longevity.

Piercing Guide - Surface Implants - Anchors, Dermals, and Micro-Dermals

Microdermals are the newest and most popular form of dermal piercing. Learn about several different styles of dermal implant surface piercings, including how they are inserted, what kind of jewelry is used, aftercare and expected healing times.

Frenulum Piercings - Guide to Frowny Frenulum Piercings

Frenulum piercings refer to three possible oral piercings - this page provides information about the lower lip frenulum piercings known as a Frowny.

Clavicle Piercings - A Guide to Clavicle Piercings

Clavicle piercings are also known as Madison piercings - find out where that name came from and learn important information about clavicle piercings before you decide to get one.

Medusa Piercings - Guide to Philtrum Medusa Piercings

Medusa piercings are one of several possible piercings of the upper lip. Find out how it differs from other lip piercings and what you should know about them before getting one.

Frenulum Piercings - Guide to Smiley Frenulum Piercings

Frenulum piercings refer to three possible oral piercings - this page provides information about the upper lip frenulum piercings known as a Smiley or Scrumper.

Eyebrow Piercings - Guide to Eyebrow Piercings

Eyebrow piercings are probably the most common among facial piercings. Find out what you should know about eyebrow piercings before you get one.

Vampire Bites - A Guide to Vampire Bite Surface Piercings

Vampire Bites are piercings on the side of the neck that are made to simulate the look of fang bite marks. Vampire Bites are prone to rejection, so find out what you should know before you decide to get one.

Snug Piercings - Guide to Snug (Anti Helix) Piercings

Snug piercings can pretty much reside anywhere along the vertical inner cartilage ridge of the ear that runs parallel to the rim, which is also called the anti-helix. This guide will tell you what you need to know before you decide to get a snug piercing.

Snake Bite Piercings - Information About Snake Bite Piercings

Snake bite piercings are one of several different lip piercing styles. Learn about snake bites and how to care for them properly.

Piercing Guide - Surface Piercings - Sternum/Cleavage

Sternum piercings, also called cleavage piercings because of their location, are highly subject to migration and rejection. Learn about how to give your sternum piercing the best chance at successful healing.

Monroe Piercings - Guide to Monroe Piercings

Monroe piercings actually have several names; they are also sometimes referred to as a Chrome Crawford, Madonna, or Beauty Mark, but they are all essentially the same piercing with possible minor differences, which are explained here.

Industrial Piercings - Guide to Industrial Piercings

Industrial piercings are really just two helix piercings connected with one extra long barbell, but it has to be done in a very specific way or the rod could permanently damage your ear cartilage. Find out why you can't just slide a barbell through two pre-existing piercing holes.

Facial Piercings - Cheek (Dimples)

Cheek piercings create the illusion of dimples on the face of the one who wears them, but they can be problematic. Find out how to protect yourself against gum recession and infection.

Tragus Piercings - Guide to Tragus Piercings

Tragus piercings are very attractive, but a lot of people feel that they're very painful since the cartilage is so thick. Find out how much it hurts and many other important facts about tragus piercings.

Bridge Piercing - Guide to Getting a Bridge Piercing

A bridge piercing, also called an Erl, is a horizontal bar across the bridge of the nose. It's been said that it will draw your eyes to the center of your nose and make you cross-eyed; could that really happen or is it just a rumor?

Facial Piercings - Septum

Septum piercings go through the center vertical wall of the nose. Find out how to get a safe septum piercing and how to care for it and avoid problems.

Nostril Piercings - Guide to Nostril Piercings

Nostril piercings are very simple without much pain. It's the healing time that can be difficult because of all the germs and bacteria that are ever-present in the nose. Find out how to avoid and treat common nose piercing problems.

Labret Piercings - Guide to Labret Piercings

Labret piercings are one of the most popular facial piercings, but also can cause a lot of problems to your teeth and gums if it's not done right or you don't know the warning signs.

Lobe Piercings - Guide to Ear Lobe Piercings

Lobe piercings have been around since almost the beginning of time, and yet modern technology has made these piercings more dangerous today than they were hundreds of years ago. Find out why and learn how to ensure a successful piercing.

Nipple Piercings - Guide to Nipple Piercings

This guide informs readers about nipple piercings for both men and women. It discusses pain, aftercare, and healing difficulties. Jewelry recommendations and answers to many common questions about nipple piercings are provided as well.

Tongue Piercings - Guide to Tongue Piercings

Tongue piercings are very popular, but can cause a lot of problems if you're not well-informed before you get one. Find out what you need to know before getting a tongue piercing.

Rook Piercings - Guide to Rook Piercings

Rook piercings are one of many different ear cartilage piercings. See how the rook differs from others, which can help you decide which piercing is best for you.

Conch Piercings - Guide to Conch Piercings

Conch piercings are located on the back wall of the ear cartilage. Since cartilage piercings require special care to avoid serious problems, you should learn all you can about them before you decide to get one.