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Save the Bees! Ways to Help & Buzzworthy Body Jewelry Styles

Wasp or Bee? You tell me. Make sure you’re aware of the differing characteristics between cute little honeybees and their dangerously aggressive cousins. All jokes aside, the two insects are quit...
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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...
Dainty and Delightful Universal Circular Rings in a Variety of Colors and Sizes!
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Dainty and Delightful Universal Circular Rings in a Variety of Colors and Sizes!

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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...