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How to clean, heal, and troubleshoot a piercing without the myths.
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Sizes, styles, threading, and the metals that are actually safe.
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Stretch safely, on the right schedule, to the size you want.
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Where body art comes from and what it means across the world.
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See all →How to Clean a New Piercing (Without Wrecking It)
The only aftercare routine most piercings need: sterile saline, twice a day, and hands off. Here is exactly how to do it and what to skip.
Piercing Bump vs Keloid: How to Tell the Difference and Fix It
Most piercing bumps are not keloids. Here is how to tell an irritation bump, a hypertrophic scar, and a true keloid apart, and exactly how to treat each one.
Flat Back Earrings and Body Jewelry: Styles, Materials, and Care
Flat back earrings feature a smooth, flat disc on the back instead of traditional butterfly clutches or other backing styles. This design makes them more c
VCH Piercings: Guide to Jewelry, Benefits & Care
A vertical clitoral hood (VCH) piercing goes through the thin fold of skin above the clitoris. Many people choose this piercing for increased sensitivity a
Prince Albert Piercings: What You Should Know
A Prince Albert piercing (or PA) is one of the most popular male genital piercings, running from the urethra to the underside of the glans. Many people con
My Boyfriend Has a Prince Albert Piercing and It's a Big Turnoff
I've learned a bit about Prince Albert piercings lately, and I want to share what I know. These piercings go through the tip of the penis. They can be a bi