While body modification itself is nothing new, dermal piercings, a newer method of body piercing, has been a huge hit in the last ten years. However, are dermal piercings more risky than standard body ...

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 ...

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 captivating allure of a sparkling navel ring is undeniable. But before you take the plunge and adorn your belly button with a piercing, some crucial considerations can ensure a smooth and ...

The outcome of ear piercing, while favorable and stylish, is often overshadowed by fear of whether the piercing will be painful, sterile and easy to maintain. Fortunately for DFW residents, there are ...

"Piercing definitely finds its way into this category," says Megan Catherall, an expert body piercer at Pricking Thumbs Piercings who has over eight years of experience in the industry.

Piercings can be just as versatile of a form of self-expression as tattoos. Don't believe us? Ear curation has been rising in popularity over the last few years, with people mixing and matching their ...