Common Unisex Body Piercings

COMMON BODY PIERCINGS

UNISEX PIERCINGS

EARS
Of all the common body piercing done today, those of the ear are the most widespread and socially acceptable. There are many different piercing that are done within the confines of the ear including: the ear lobe, cartilage, rook, daith, tragus, anti-tragus, industrial, conch and more.

Although an ear piercing gun can be used for the piercing of the ear lobe, it is not advisable to pierce beyond three holes on the lobe. All of the other piercing must be done with a needle and jewelry. An ear piercing gun is not meant for any other body part.






EYEBROW
The eyebrow has become one of the more common body piercing being performed today. Preferably, rings from 20ga to 14ga are used for the piercing to ease cleaning and facilitate healing. The piercing is normally placed so the ring appears to wrap around the eyebrow. It is recommended that the piercing first be done with a ring and can be later switched to a barbell if desired.










NOSTRIL
Nostril piercing have been common in numerous diverse cultures. One of the most common cultures that have used nostril piercing have been from the Middle East, India and Pakistan. Many modern men and women have adopted the fashion of either wearing a ring or nostril screw in their nostril. For women of the above cultural origins, those that have their nostril pierced actually signifies their cultural status of being single, married or widowed.

An ear stud should not be worn in a nostril piercing as there are nerves inside the nostril that if damaged can cause severe problems for the wearer.







SEPTUM
Septum piercing has been and continues to be prevalent in many cultures throughout the world. Some African, Indonesian and Indian tribes of North, Central and South America.

Most piercing enthusiasts are able to survive in an unsympathetic world, only because with the wearing of certain jewelry, the piercing is not easily visible.

With the piercing placed properly, the piercing only goes through the thin web of skin beneath the central nasal cartilage.








LIP
Piercing of the lip and cheek have become common place in many cultures around the world. Placement for the piercing may be placed anywhere along the length of either the top or bottom lip. Some swelling of the lip tissue is common with these piercing.
















LABRET
This particular piercing is done centered below the bottom lip. The height is dependent upon the facial features of the person getting pierced. Note that the piercing does not go through the lip as splitting of the lip can easily occur. The overall concept of the piercing is to create more of a “pout” of the lower lip. It also acts as a focal point for the wearer. It is imperative that the placement is correct as a misplaced piercing will be very visible. The correct jewelry for this piercing is called a labret stud.





REVERSE LABRET
The piercing is similar to the regular labret piercing with the exception that it is placed centered above the upper lip.






MONROE, CRAWFORD or MADONNA
These piercing are done within the frown lines of the mouth. They are appropriately named to emulate the beauty marks of Marylyn Monroe, Cindy Crawford and Madonna.

SNAKEBITES
The placement for snakebites is on the lower lip with the placements being equal distance from the center of the lip.

CHEEK PIERCING
The cheek piercing goes through the side of the cheek to give the look of a dimple or to enhance a dimple.

TONGUE
The tongue piercing is not something that everyone can have. The correct placement is in the center of the tongue approximately ½ inch or a bit more back from the front edge. People who are tongue-tied (unable to stick their tongue out enough) due to the webbing underneath or if they have blood vessels running through
the area being pierced.

There can be swelling that lasts for several days after the piercing is done and the sucking on ice will ease the discomfort and help control the swelling. Many people may need to be on a “soft” diet for a few days following the piercing.






SIDES OF THE TONGUE OR HORIZONTAL PIERCING
Not recommended due to the number of blood vessels in the area. These blood vessels if pierced heal very slowly if at all. Secondly, there are many nerve endings there that could be damaged causing speech difficulties and the possible loss of taste buds.






WEBBING OF THE TONGUE AND UPPER LIP
These particular piercing are being done but are not recommended. They are not recommended due to the fact that both piercing rub excessively on the gums and teeth destroying the enamel of the teeth and the bone structure underneath.







Navel
Navel piercing was a sign of royalty to the ancient Egyptians; it was not allowed for the common people. The navel is usually pierced through the ridge of skin directly above the navel. Someone who has an “outtie” is a poor candidate for a navel piercing. The navel is a particularly a difficult piercing to heal and retain. It requires a great deal of dedication as it can easily become irritated by belts, waistbands tight clothes and even sitting and bending.

The navel may also be pierced on the bottom as well as on the sides depending upon the persons anatomy.

NIPPLES
Piercing of the nipples has become increasingly popular in recent years. Next to the ear, it has become the most common body part to be pierced. Both men and women who have their nipples pierced find that they maintain a slight erectness as well as increased sensual sensitivity.

During the reign of King Louis XIV in France and the reign of Queen Victoria of England it was considered commonplace for the aristocratic women of the time to wear very low cut bodices to show off the jewels that were placed in their nipples.

Nipples are usually pierced horizontally, but can be pierced vertically or even diagonally. Proper placement is important to ensure that the piercing is placed at the base of the nipple where the nipple and aereola meet. The ring should fit so that it would have a “door knocker” or “hinged” effect. If the ring is too small it will wear away at the underside of the piercing until it migrates downward to where the ring would sit comfortably, but incorrectly.

As a general rule people with inverted nipples that cannot be easily aroused should not be pierced. The natural position for the nipple being inward could easily force the jewelry to migrate forward and the body reject it. Also, women with very large breasts who show very little nipple should not be pierced because all of the weight being pushed down on the nipple can also cause rejection.

One of the most common concerns is about breastfeeding.
The piercing itself will not prevent the nipple from excreting milk and if wanted the mother need not remove the jewelry for feeding.
If there is a concern about the jewelry a barbell or circular barbell may be worn and removed for feeding.











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