Piercings
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![What Is a Cheek Piercing Called?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/0/6/what_is_a_cheek_piercing_called_13602_300_150.jpg)
Cheek piercings are types of facial piercings which go through the center of the cheek. Although not as controversial as their body modification cousin the face tattoo, they are usually considered a more daring and less common type of piercing. Part of the reason why it is considered daring is the cultural...
![Different Types of Tongue Piercings](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/8/3/different_types_of_tongue_piercings_13385_300_150.jpg)
Piercing is a fashion which has never been obsolete. Although the practice has been around since ancient times, new trends and techniques have manifested over the years. Some of them are more socially accepted than others. To some, it is this very rejection of society which makes the piercing so desirable....
![Bridge Piercing Healing Tips and Healing Time](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/5/3/bridge_piercing_healing_tips_and_healing_time_13350_300_150.jpg)
It is rare the bridge of your nose is the first piercing you'll get, but it is one which is growing in popularity. Facial piercings are usually reserved for those who have experimented with other piercings first, but not necessarily. Since piercings are becoming more accepted in general, more people might...
![Types of Nose Piercings - Rings, Studs and More](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/4/3/types_of_nose_piercings_rings_studs_and_more_13344_300_150.jpg)
Not all piercings are the same. Although body modification in general is becoming more widely accepted, there are some which are more accepted than others. Despite some negative stigma around facial piercings, nose piercings are becoming more popular. It is still most common to see rings and studs on the...
![How Long Does It Take for a Nose Piercing to Close?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/4/3/how_long_does_it_take_for_a_nose_piercing_to_close_13343_300_150.jpg)
Nostril piercings are among the most popular piercings and are perhaps the most popular site for body jewelry after ear piercings. Generally, there are two types of nostril piercings: the nostril on the side and the nasal septum in the middle. There is a growing trend of nose piercing in India and the...
![How to Treat an Infected Industrial Piercing](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/8/1/how_to_treat_an_infected_industrial_piercing_13180_300_150.jpg)
While it may not be a piercing for everybody, getting an industrial piercing is a growing trend among fans of body modification. Industrial piercing refers to any type of piercing which involves two wholes joined by a straight piece of jewelry. However, it is most commonly referred to this type of piercing...
![How to Treat an Infected Helix Ear Piercing](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/7/0/how_to_treat_an_infected_helix_ear_piercing_13076_300_150.jpg)
A helix piercing is a perforation of the skin and cartilage on the outer rim of the ear. Cartilage piercings such as the helix are becoming more popular and not just because of their look. They have relatively few blood vessels compared to other types of ear piercing and are considered less painful....
![How to Clean a Belly Button Piercing](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/4/5/how_to_clean_a_belly_button_piercing_11541_300_150.jpg)
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One of the most common areas for a body piercing is the belly button. The fact that many people have one may trump you to believe that it is an easy and uneventful process. While it may not hurt that much to get a belly button piercing, if it is not taken care of properly by cleaning it often, it may...
![How Long do Piercings Take to Heal?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/1/6/how_long_do_piercings_take_to_heal_10618_300_150.jpg)
It's always pretty cool when you get a new piercing, and there's plenty of places on your body to get pierced if you choose to! But one thing to consider before getting a new piercing is the healing process. Different body parts take different lengths of time to heal, some longer than others. Of course...
![How to Care for New Piercings to Prevent Infections](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/5/4/how_to_care_for_new_piercings_to_prevent_infections_5458_300_150.jpg)
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Piercings are now more popular and widespread than ever, and you can get piercings in any number of places on your body - your ear, belly button, nose or almost anywhere you can think of!
However a piercing can easily become infected and irritated if you do not perform the correct aftercare necessary for...
![How to treat an infected ear piercing](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/4/6/how_to_treat_an_infected_ear_piercing_645_300_150.jpg)
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Ear piercing has been a popular fashion for many years. It's a type of decorative piercing that both men and women have worn since it became popular in the 1990s. Since then, the number and places on the body where you can have them has grown exponentially. Not only are earlobe piercings widely seen,...