Ashley Lip Piercing Healing

Ashley piercing is a striking lip piercing done on the lower lip. A rare variant of a vertical labret, this piercing goes through a lot of tissue. This can pose a problem for Ashley lip piercing healing. If you want to get this piercing, you have to be prepared for rigorous aftercare and a somewhat long healing time.

How Long is Ashley Lip Piercing Healing Time?

Ashley lip piercing is a rare piercing, and one of
the reasons is its relatively long healing time. However, keep in mind that
there are still many facial and oral piercings that take even longer to heal.
If you really want to get an Ashely piercing, healing time itself is not the
biggest problem against this piercing.

So, what is Ashley lip piercing healing time? Typically, Ashley piercing will heal in 8 to 10 … read more

What to Do About Ashley Piercing Swelling?

~ Jamie hall 

Ashley Piercing SwellingWell, I got my Ashley lip done on Thursday and it’s still swollen please tell me what I need to do.

Ashley piercing is a relatively rare lip piercing that is actually a variation of a more popular vertical labret piercing. As a lip piercing, it is important to know that it is prone to swelling. However, if your Ashley piercing swelling is giving you concerns, it is important to act quickly to make sure that there is nothing wrong going on.

Ashley Piercing Swelling Concerns

Ashley piercing swelling is not such a rare occurrence. While this is not a common piercing, there are many people who choose to get it. As a lip piercing, it is important to understand that Ashley is prone to swelling. Most of the lip piercings are, to a certain degree. This … read more

Is a Side Bottom Lip Piercing Better Than a Labret Piercing?

Is a Side Bottom Lip Piercing Better Than a Labret PiercingThere are many different lip piercings you can get. Some are more common than the others and you can see them everywhere. On the other hand, certain lip piercings are relatively rare and there are not many people who have them. Your choice of a lip piercing will depend on many factors, such as you anatomy and your preferences. Sometimes, a lot depends on the piercing’s popularity. For example, there are many people who wonder is a side bottom lip piercing better than a labret piercing. There is no easy answer to that question, but there are some guidelines you should take into account.

Various Types of Bottom Lip Piercings

There are many different types of bottom lip piercings that you can get. In some ways, these are all a variation of the basic bottom lip piercing, called labret. Labretread more

Rare Lip Piercings

Horizontal Lip PiercingDo you like lip piercings but are looking for something more original than the usual labret, Madonna, Monroe or Medusa piercings? Try one of the rare lip piercings! One word of advice, though: there is always a reason why a piercing is rare. It might be uncomfortable, difficult to maintain or just not worth the trouble.

On the other hand, even the rare piercing types have its fans and people who are more than satisfied with them. There is also a big advantage of standing out from the crowd and being original.

Here are some of the most sunning rare lip piercings:

Horizontal Lip Piercing

This is a very rare lip piercing type and is reserved only for the adventurous. This piercing is done horizontally through the lip. The piercing goes through the whole length of the lip so … read more

The Labret vs Lip Piercing: The Differences

vertical-labretThere is some confusion about labret and lip piercings. These two words are often considered to be synonyms describing any piercing through the lip. However, there is a difference.

The Labret is, simply put, just one of the many possible lip piercings. There are many other lip piercing placements that are not considered “labret” placement.

The confusion comes from the name itself. “Labret” comes from the Latin name for the lip (labrum). However, not all lip piercings are considered to be Labrets, since many of them have their unique names.

To make the confusion even further, “labret” is often a word used to describe a particular type of a jewelry, a labret stud. This type of jewelry is often used for lip piercings (not just for the Labret piercing), and it can also be used for some other piercing types.… read more

Vertical Labret Piercing

Vertical LabretVertical labret piercing is a popular and very effective piercing style. Unlike the most common labret piercing (positioned below the lower lip), a vertical labret goes through the lower lip itself, vertically. This piercing is actually parallel to the tissue inside the lip.

Benefits and Disadvantages

Vertical labret offers not just a different visual style than the regular labret piercing, but it also offers some advantages. It’s important to understand that a common labret piercing has a hole on the inside of the mouth. It means that the back of the jewelry sits near the gum line, so it can damage it. Another problem is that it can damage the teeth. With vertical labret piercing, no part of the jewelry sits inside your mouth. The barbell simply goes through the lip, from top to the bottom. It provides more comfort … read more

Tongue Piercing – The Right Way

A 15 year old girl from UK was in news* recently for getting her tongue pierced. Due to profuse bleeding she had to be rushed to a hospital and now the girl has trouble speaking clearly. Before you get your tongue pierced, know the right way of going about it.

*Source: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/1048118/teen-rushed-to-hospital-after-tongue-piercing

Tongue piercing is perhaps more popular than labret piercing, especially among teenagers who don’t want to get caught with an upfront piercing. So if you are one of those bitten by the piercing bug and ready to go under the needle, read through the simple steps below:

  • Always go to a certified piercer and don’t lie about your age! Even if your mind is all ready to take the plunge think about your body. There’s a reason why there is an age limit for body piercing.
  • Use nickel
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Tongue and Labret Piercings – Rising in Popularity

Why the sudden rise in the popularity, you ask? Because people swear that these increase sexual stimulation for both partners, and apparently also make the kissing experience more enjoyable. So if you are one of the many, many people out there who want to go in for a piercing which increases the pleasure factor, but do not want a genital piercing, these might be the very answer you are looking for!

Tongue and labret piercings have been around for quiet sometime but have recently surged in popularity. These heal fast (2-5 weeks), jewelry choices are many and reportedly very effective for inducing sexual stimulation.

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