Q: What are piercing retainers and when would I need one? -Johnathan O.

A: Piercing retainers are basically your secret weapon for keeping a piercing open without anyone noticing. They’re made from non-metallic materials like bioplast, glass or acrylic, so they’re super safe and unobtrusive.

You can find them in all sorts of shapes and sizes to fit most common piercings, from ears to nose and more. They’re perfect for those times when you need your piercings to be low-key like at work, during medical procedures, or anytime metal jewelry isn’t allowed.

The best part? They keep your piercing healthy and open while still letting you rock your look discreetly. Just pop one in, go about your day, and your piercing is covered. Happy piercing!

Q: Is bleeding when taking my jewelry out a bad sign? It’s a fully healed piercing btw.  -Dylan C.

A: Nope, if a fully healed piercing is bleeding, that’s usually a red flag unless you legit just hurt it somehow. There are a few reasons this might happen.

First, your piercing might not have been truly healed. Sometimes it’s tricky to tell, and unless it’s been a full year, it might still be in the healing phase.

Second, something could be off with the piercing itself. If that’s the case, the smartest move is to have your trusted piercer check it out. They’ll know exactly what’s going on and how to fix it.

Third, you might have just accidentally injured it. Maybe while changing jewelry, snagging it with your nails, or giving it a little tug. That kind of thing usually heals on its own, as long as you keep it clean with sterile saline spray and give it a bit of TLC.

Bottom line: don’t freak out, but don’t ignore it either. Take care of your piercing, get it checked if needed, and you’ll be back to showing it off in no time!

Disclaimer: Body Candy is only here to give you fun and helpful advice and information when it comes to getting pierced. Always consult a professional piercer to make sure a new piercing is right for you!