Throughout history, body piercing has been a symbol of beauty, sexuality, ritual initiation and rites of passage. Mayan royalty had their tongues and genitals pierced; during the Victorian era, many ...

Consistent care is imperative.

When Kim Kardashian and her 12-year-old daughter were spotted in Rome recently, the masses zeroed in on the dermal piercing North West had in her middle finger. Not only were parents in an uproar ...

Are you considering getting a new body piercing? Chances are that you're excited but at the same time a little scared. While some body piercings such as ear lobe piercings are fairly simple, others ...

The body piercing procedure is relatively quick and simple. Body piercing artists, not medical providers, perform body piercing; therefore local anesthetic use is contraindicated. Anesthesia is not ...

The rhino piercing is perfect for body mod enthusiasts who want "to deviate from more conventional piercing options like nostril or septum piercings, to enhance their personal sense of style and ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Throughout history, body piercing has been a symbol of beauty, sexuality, ritual initiation and rites of passage. I am a physician specializing in dermatology. My colleagues and I ...

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