I’m considering getting my ears pierced. Just regular old lobe piercings. Help me decide if I should, then help answer all the probably simple questions about the process, because I seriously know nothing. Before you bring it up – I’m planning on going to a real piercing place, not Claire’s. [more inside]
posted by brainmouse on Aug 18, 2009 - 41 answers

If I remove my nipple ring, will I experience nipple sag? [more inside]
posted by fatbird on Jul 27, 2009 - 12 answers

I just got my septum pierced and am confused about aftercare. [more inside]
posted by sherber on Oct 12, 2008 - 14 answers

Are nipple piercings attractive on straight men? (I have no qualms with LGBT persons with nipple piercings, but that doesn't happen to apply to me.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 - 84 answers

Will an earlobe keloid gauge up? Or am I doomed to fishhook earrings forever? [more inside]
posted by liketitanic on Aug 31, 2008 - 4 answers

Ear piercing in Columbus, Ohio. [more inside]
posted by olinerd on Jul 28, 2008 - 9 answers

Do you have good info on (ear) cartilage piercing & care in NYC? [more inside]
posted by MaddyRex on Jul 28, 2008 - 8 answers

Help me find a quality labret piercing retainer. [more inside]
posted by sapphirebbw on Apr 24, 2008 - 6 answers

Six months ago I got the cartilage of my ear pierced, about half an inch down from the top. Ever since, I’ve had a small red bump on the exit hole of the piercing. It varies in size almost daily, is somewhat tender-feeling, and produces some white crud overnight. I soak it regularly but it doesn’t seem to help. Please help me de-bumpify myself! [more inside]
posted by crosbyh on Apr 14, 2008 - 17 answers

[NSFW] What can you tell me about male genital piercings? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 26, 2008 - 14 answers

Any recommendations for good piercers in NYC? [more inside]
posted by heartofglass on Feb 4, 2008 - 11 answers

iBrowPiercingFilter:How do I take care of my dandy new eyebrow piercing? [more inside]
posted by alona on Aug 18, 2007 - 17 answers

Is there any point in re-piercing my ears properly, 20 years after they were pierced with that damn gun they use in the mall? [more inside]
posted by ultraultraboomerang on Jun 5, 2007 - 17 answers

As has been pointed out, although I am a lawyer working in finance I don't look/act/talk/fit the part and my entire personality and sense of self strains and suffocates under the pressures of trying to fit in and the sacrifices it requires on various levels as such. Perhaps as a result of acting out under such strains and their increasing demands for me to pretend to be someone I'm not, I just got a facial piercing. [more inside]
posted by bunnycup on Mar 4, 2007 - 37 answers

Why can't I produce the classic taxi whistle (you know, two fingers in mouth, very loud)? And I've just spent quite a while in the attempt, following these directions. [more inside]
posted by timepiece on Mar 2, 2007 - 19 answers

New body piercings, too recent to remove safely. Want to travel by plane. What should I expect at security? [more inside]
posted by treepour on Dec 4, 2006 - 18 answers

ear piercing/stretching question inside & a good piercing shop in nyc? [more inside]
posted by whatitis on Oct 18, 2006 - 14 answers

Make the hurting stop! I got my ears pierced with stainless steel balls last Saturday, one in each lobe and two in the cartilage of my right ear. All was well until Monday, when an infection started in my cartilage. How do I get rid of it? Grossish details inside! [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Sep 20, 2006 - 22 answers

What happens when women with nipple piercings breastfeed? [more inside]
posted by joannemerriam on Sep 20, 2006 - 2 answers

I'm looking for a book on ancient rituals of piercing and tattooing. Particularly among tribe members for purposes of adornment. [more inside]
posted by psyward on Sep 18, 2006 - 6 answers

(piercing filter) I have an ampallang piercing. [more inside]
posted by josher71 on Sep 15, 2006 - 11 answers

I think I just screwed up my new nose piercing. I was cleaning it and the jewelry fell down the drain. [more inside]
posted by sugarfish on Sep 14, 2006 - 16 answers

I got my wife a nose piercing for her birthday. She'd really wanted it for a long time, and I became a one-cooler husband. Trouble now, is that she's developed an infection right next to the piercing – a fairly visible dark bulbous spot. She's tried a few things including Tea Tree oil, which does help reduce, but not eliminate the infection. This has now been going on for about a month and she's getting really upset that it won't go away (I can't blame her). I don't want her to regret getting the piercing because I think it's a really cool thing that she's done (a real stretch for her), and pretty sexy too. Any suggestions on getting rid of this infection?
posted by iTristan on Aug 27, 2006 - 28 answers

I'm about to give birth (due in 5 days) and I'm uncertain as to if I should remove my clitoral hood piercing beforehand. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 23, 2006 - 16 answers

Unpleasant piercing question: why are my flesh tunnels covered in mank, and how can I best clean them to get rid of the awful smell? [more inside]
posted by girlwonder on Jun 6, 2006 - 7 answers

Is there such a thing as "classy" belly button jewelry? And where could I find it? [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on Mar 2, 2006 - 25 answers

Piercing Filter: no pictures, but those under 18 should respectfully get lost. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 3, 2006 - 13 answers

PiercingFilter: What's that white goo in my ear piercings? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 14, 2005 - 8 answers

I currently have my lip pierced in the middle, with a ring. I'm going to be doing a legal internship with a barrister in London this summer for four weeks. I don't want to lose the piercing, just yet. (The Man can own me in a year or two when I graduate law school). [more in the extended] [more inside]
posted by whatitis on Mar 23, 2005 - 18 answers

My wife's problem with a stud that's too big. [more inside]
posted by crunchland on Mar 4, 2005 - 6 answers

Piercing studio etiquette: it seems that you're expected to include a tip. Base it on the total, including the price of the jewelry, or base it on the piercer's labor alone?
posted by Mars Saxman on Apr 16, 2004 - 3 answers

I'm thinking about getting a piercing. Lower lip, middle of the right side, to be exact. I've googled and found general information on the procedure, but I'd like to ask anyone who's had this done to help me out - I suppose what I'm looking for here is not so much knowledge as experience. (more inside) [more inside]
posted by ArsncHeart on Dec 22, 2003 - 8 answers