Educational

June 16, 2024
Why I Don’t Pierce Babies’ Ear Lobes: A Professional Piercer’s Perspective on Ethics, Safety, and Consent

As a professional body piercer, one of the most frequent questions I get asked is whether I pierce babies’ ear…

April 14, 2024
What Is the Most Painful Piercing?

This is one of those questions we hear all the time; “What’s the most painful piercing?”. And while pain is…

March 17, 2024
How Long Do Piercings Take to Heal?

Healing is one of the most important (and most misunderstood) parts of the piercing process. A common question I get…

February 11, 2024
Understanding Nesting in Oral Piercings: What It Is and Why It Happens

Oral piercings (like tongue, lip, and frenulum piercings) can come with some unique healing characteristics. One of the most common…

December 17, 2023
Piercing a Reconstructed Belly Button: What You Should Know

Navel piercings are one of the most anatomy-dependent piercings in the body. Even under ideal conditions, not everyone has the…

August 13, 2023
The Bold Choice: Why I Pierce at 12 Gauge

When it comes to body piercing, size matters; especially the size (or gauge) of the jewelry being used. I pierce…

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