Read all about—and see some photos of— two extreme body modifications: The corset piercing and scarification.
Beautifully Dangerous: Corset Piercing and Scarification
Learn about how nipple piecings are done, what types of jewelry are worn in them, plus how to deal with nipple rings and airport security.
All about Nipple Piercings
If you are considering where you should get your piercing, read this page for opinions on the pros and cons of each location, including ears, nose, eyebrows, and belly buttons.
Where to get a body piercing
An ex-girlfriend of mine decided to get the back of her neck pierced in 2003. It was a spur of the moment decision, made mostly because she already had jewelery in her tongue and lip, and multiple piercings in her ears, and was staunchly against...
Illustrated Guide to Neck and Nape Piercings
As opposed to a traditional nose or tongue piercing, a surface piercing has both entrance and exit holes that go through a flat area of skin such as the arm, leg or sternum. Corset piercings are one popular type of surface piercing, and according to...
Extreme Body Mod: Surface Piercings
If you get a hip surface piercing, choosing the right jewelry and doing proper aftercare may keep it from being rejected.
Healing a Hip Surface Piercing—Pictures and Videos
What to do before getting a piercing. Never pierce your own body. Find certified, trained professional piercers. How to care for a piercing and making the important decision...where?
All About Body Piercings
Sometimes pain is alleviated when you know what's going to happen. Before you get a body piercing, you might want to take a look at what you're in for.
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