It doesn't matter how old you are or what you're getting pierced, it's important to pay careful attention to how you get a piercing, and who does it. If you don't, there could be scary (and dangerous!

Whenever I see a picture of a curated earring design on the ’gram, I immediately want to drop all my money on a new ear piercing. There are so many fun earring types (hi, hoops, studs, climbers, ...

The pain level for a tongue piercing is moderate, generally feeling like pressure rather than sharp pain. Healing time can ...

Choosing what type of piercing to get next in your ear is a tough decision. Once you have your lobes pierced, the options get infinitely more complicated. Whether it's your rook, tragus, helix, ...

Like with tattoos, when it comes to getting piercings, choosing an area of your body where you want your jewelry to live is only half the battle. There are several areas on the ears — conch, rook, ...

If your teenager suddenly says they want a tongue piercing, your first instinct might be to freak out a bit. But before you tell them no or roll your eyes, take a breath. It's worth understanding why ...

Body piercings have become a mainstream form of self-expression, adorning ears, noses, and navels with various dazzling jewelry. However, getting a piercing involves puncturing the skin and creating a ...

A helix piercing refers to a piercing in the upper or outer cartilage of the ear. Helix piercings are more prone to infection due to less blood flow to the area. Cleaning your helix piercing correctly ...

Whether you’re tiptoeing into the world of body art with a classic earlobe piercing or diving right in with something more exotic, getting pierced for the first time is a big deal. After you’ve ...

During your summer vacation, there are probably a few things you want to tick off your seasonal bucket list. A couple of these may include getting a new piercing and going swimming, but can you swim ...