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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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Celebrate Piercings All Over the World: Happy International Body Piercing Day!

If you didn’t already know, today – June 28th – is International Body Piercing Day! YASSS! This awesome holiday is celebrated on the birthday of a person we all should be grateful for if we have a ...
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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...
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The Tongue Web Piercing: General Information and Personal Experiences

Frenulum Linguae (Tongue Web, Under Tongue, Marley) Piercing This piercing is located where the connective under-layers (or the “webs” that distinguish the fenulum linguae from the rest of it al...
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Ann’s Nipple Piercing Experience Reaction Video

Thinking about getting your nipples pierced? Then you definitely want to check out this video (with the perfect featured still shot) of Ann’s reaction to getting horizontal nipple piercings done b...
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Proper Aftercare of Coated and Plated Body Jewelry

In recent years, coated and plated body jewelry has become popular in the culture of pierced and modified individuals because the processes used offer more vivid color options than the traditional ...
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Nose Ring Types: How to Find the Perfect Style

  When someone says “nose piercing” they’re usually referring to the body modification that is pierced and rests in the curve of one of the nostrils. Depending on where you find yourself cultural...
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New News in Nose Jewelry Now!

  NEW BODY JEWELRY STYLE ALERT!! Sick of wearing the same old studs and hoops? Check out Body Candy’s unique take on Faux Nose Hoops:     L-shaped nose rings are an easy-to-use favorite style, but ...