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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Standard Helix Cartilage Piercing

Location: through the curled outer rim of the ear from the top of the ear all the way down to the beginning of the ear lobe Jewelry: initially, a circular ring ranging from 18 gauge (1mm) to 14 ga...
“On Pins and Needles:” What Experts Are Saying About Piercing and Acupuncture Points—Part Three
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“On Pins and Needles:” What Experts Are Saying About Piercing and Acupuncture Points—Part Three

Body Piercing Interviews

Piercing Experiences: Skella’s Conch Piercing Video

Money shot: 0:25 Skella decided to get her conch pierced, and luckily she knew just who to ask! Time we took a little trip to see James at American Skin Art in Buffalo, NY. The initial steps for th...
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Organic Body Jewelry: What are the Pros and Cons of Wearing Natural Materials?

The use of natural materials in body jewelry fashion is a trend that refuses to be ignored. It’s easy to understand why the modified culture has been turning to organic and naturally derived jewel...
“On Pins and Needles:” What Experts Are Saying About Piercing and Acupuncture Points—Part Two
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“On Pins and Needles:” What Experts Are Saying About Piercing and Acupuncture Points—Part Two

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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Upper Ear Lobe Piercing

Location: higher up on the fleshy portion of the ear near where the helix begins Jewelry: initially, a circular ring or barbell from 22 gauge (0.6mm) up to 14 gauge (1.6mm) is used in lengths/diam...
Body Piercing Interviews

Piercing Experiences: Liz’s Second Nose Piercing Video

Money Shot: 0:10 BodyCandy team member Liz decided to get her second nose piercing done recently. “I didn’t really have any expectations, other than having a needle go through my nostril,” she said...
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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Standard Ear Lobe Piercing

Location: the fleshy area of the lower part of your ear where the lobe is at its fullest Jewelry: initially, a circular ring or barbell from 22 gauge (0.6mm) up to 18 gauge (1mm) is used in length...
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The Smiley Piercing: General Information and Personal Experiences

  Upper Lip Frenulum (a.k.a. smiley, scrumper) Piercing Welcomed to the world of piercing in the 1990s after gaining notice in a magazine publication, the smiley piercing has certainly gained po...