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Just thought that we would let you all know that there was a new article at thechaingang.com on “The Appropriate Jewelry for Clitoral Piercings”

Comments (0) Apr 20 2009

Nickel is a metal that is commonly used and found in eyeglass frames, watches, utensils, paper clips and most importantly in jewelry. Nickel is also one of the most common allergen, i.e many people are allergic to nickel and their bodies react towards the metal, severely. Many people are highly sensitive to Nickel and are in grave danger when exposure to nickel is prolonged. This is a very common problem. Since body piercing involves insertion of jewelry into the body, it is very important that the body jewelry one chooses is absolutely nickel free.

Nickel allergies in body take place mainly due to the contact of wet skin with metal. Water or sweat can break the chemical bonds between nickel ions and cause them to immerse into the body, thereby inducing Read More

Comments (1) Apr 06 2009

What is the one thing that you really, really need to have if you are a piercing lover or considering getting one? Patience that’s what! There is no definite answer to how much the healing period is for you, but it is, in no way, a day or two. Different piercings have different healing time periods. While oral/facial piercings heal sooner, others take some time. It also depends on the piercee’s body and skin type and lifestyle.

The healing period is generally divided into two phases – Primary Healing and Full Healing. Full healing Read More

Comments (0) Mar 11 2009

From lips to navel to nostrils and even genitals, piercings are getting more and more popular by the day. A quick trip to the piercing studio and you can be the proud owner of a beautiful jewelry piece adding grace to the already gorgeous you!

Piercing aftercare is a much talked about thing, and thus, most of us are well versed in that area. Here, let us look at a very important pre-piercing preparation – picking the right piercing studio. There are many, many studios out there which ‘claim’ to be the best, but you cannot just go by a claim and you must conduct some research to find a studio which actually is the best (as close to best as possible at least!). Read More

Comments (1) Feb 13 2009

Body Piercing involves a lot of precision and concentration. It is a practice that can result in a complete transformation of personality both physically as well as psychologically. Getting one’s body pierced includes enduring some pain, which is not everybody’s cup of tea. The procedure involved in body piercing requires a lot of attention and skills and cannot be performed by everyone. For doing body piercing, one has to be a certified professional piercer. So after you have made the crucial decision of getting your body pierced, make sure that you go to a certified body piercing studio and inquire about a professional piercer. A friend’s garage is not the place to get a body piercing from. Read More

Comments (1) Feb 01 2009

The materials used in body jewelry is very important to the healing process. While some materials irritate the piercing and prolong the process, some others make the healing comfortable and accelerate it. What you wear in a new piercing is crucial for its proper healing and overall well-being. But what you wear in a healed piercing is just as important. Bad and low quality materials can irritate a completely healed piercing. This can lead to swelling and oozing and even infection yet again!

Investing in good body jewelry is as important as getting pierced by a professional. It is important to buy jewelry that is made from safe high quality materials. They might cost a little more to begin with, but Read More

Comments (0) Jan 27 2009

Proper aftercare of a piercing makes sure that it turns out to be healthy and flaunt worthy. An irritated and infected piercing is neither healthy, nor does it look good. What will you ever wear in a piercing gone bad? No beautiful jewelry and that defeats the whole purpose of getting a body piercing in the first place!

Here are some aftercare problems that arise after a piercing and ways to take care of them. Read More

Comments (0) Jan 17 2009

Piercings have become an important part of our lives. It is very uncommon to come across someone who does not sport them. In fact, today’s population believes in sporting more than the common two or three piercings, and in all places imaginable!

We all know about taking care of a fresh piercing, but there are some pre-piercing preparations as well, and these require as much attention and care. If you are thinking about getting a piercing, do not forget the precautions which have to be taken before there is actually any punching of the skin or insertion of jewelry. Read More

Comments (0) Dec 07 2008

Body Piercing is undoubtedly one of the most popular cultural practices and indulgences of people of all ages. However, it is also one of the things which is greatly misunderstood and misconceived. This is mainly due to the fact that body piercing involves pain which makes many people uncomfortable and hence leads them to build up notions about body piercing which are not true. Moreover, they discard it as something away from the mainstream and often criticize it. Body Piercing on the other hand, is just another way of adorning yourself and expressing your personality through jewelry. Following are some myths that people have in their minds about body piercing. Read More

Comments (0) Nov 19 2008

Body Piercing involves no additional risks for a woman. However, during pregnancy the body of a woman undergoes a lot of changes to which she has to adapt and hence, getting a piercing when already having conceived the fetus is not advisable. According to the APP guidelines, getting a navel piercing or nipple piercing are dangerous and hence not recommended.

Women are even advised to not go for ear piercing as it might result in an infection or allergy that might put the baby in jeopardy. The main change that occurs during pregnancy is enlargement of belly and breasts. As Read More

Comments (0) Nov 14 2008