I find body piercing fascinating, and have noticed more varieties of it as a form of body modification!
I don't know too much about piercings or body modifications! What kind of piercings have you noticed?
Ear and nose mostly -- with a sudden uptick in nose piercings, it seems. I mean they all are grounded in waaaaayyyyy back history, but it's interesting to see current trends!
It's fascinating to see what was once old, be new again! I'd love to get piercings, but I'm afraid it would hurt! Do you know how the piercing is done?
Really, I've only seen the "needle gun" approach for ear piercine. I know there are dedicated studios (thankfully) that likely take different approach -- with nose piercing documented as far back as 1500 BC, I'm sure there's a wide variety of sharp objects that have been used!
Ouch!! Maybe one day I'll be brave and go for it! I wonder what cultures support nose piercings, do you know?
From what I know, ear and nose have been documented globally, while lip and tongue are historically found in African and American tribal cultures. Tempted?! ;-)
I'm not sure about the lip or tongue piercings, but I'm definitely tempted to get a nose ring! Is there anything else I should know before I take the plunge?
Definitely find a reputable place that specializes, even if it's a bit pricier! Body modification studios are *used* to puncturing parts of the human body for wearing jewelry -- they'll take care of you mentally and physically!