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Almost any part of the body can be pierced but it is always important to consider your individual
anatomy before getting a piercing. Everyone’s body is different and piercings such as upper ear
piercings and intimate piercings are very dependent on the individual shape of your ears etc. You
can then choose not only the placement that will suit your body but also the jewellery that has the
best chance of healing your piercing. As with any piercing placement queries we recommend that
you consult a professional body piercer with any questions before you decide to go ahead with a
piercing.
It is also important to think about your lifestyle – will your new piercing be practical in day to day
life? Simple things such as clothing and work dress codes can cause problems with certain body
piercings. For example, if you wear a helmet or headphones often it may make it difficult to heal
upper ear piercings. Many work places do not allow facial piercings and if you work in a
dangerous environment certain body piercings pose a health risk. Most of these issues can be
overcome with careful piercing placement and the right jewellery but it is always better to be safe
than sorry!
Some body piercings are known by different names in different countries and communities. In
this section we will be using the most common UK names for the piercings, because Body
Jewellery Shop is based in the United Kingdom. Some piercing names are also dependent on
the type of jewellery you wear in the piercing – for example an industrial piercing must use a long
barbell, or it becomes simply two upper ear piercings.
Ear piercings are among the most common body piercings and there are many different ear
piercings to choose from. Most ear piercings heal relatively quickly and they do not put a lot of
stress on the immune system during healing. It is however still very important to take care of ear
piercings, especially ear cartilage piercings. If an ear cartilage piercing becomes infected it can
permanently damage the cartilage. For this reason we recommend that you consult a piercer or
doctor at the first sign of ear cartilage infection.
The specific shape of the ear can vary quite a lot from person to person, so it is important to
check that your anatomy can accommodate your desired ear piercing or jewellery. This is
especially true of ear cartilage piercings and industrial piercings. A good body piercer will be able
to advise you on placement but never get a piercing that you are not sure about. If your ear
piercing becomes very uncomfortable, sore or does not heal after the expected time always
consult a professional body piercer.
In this section you can find out about the different piercings that can be done on the face.
Facial piercings are very popular and there are many different types. This page only includes
non-oral facial piercings so to read about oral piercings such as lip piercings, please view
our oral piercing page. Most facial piercings heal rapidly due to the healthy blood flow that
your face receives. They can however leave scars if not properly cared for and we
recommend choosing an experienced body piercer who will be able to help you achieve the
best placement and healthiest healing process.
Facial piercings are among the most prominent piercings that you can get and these piercings
will be immediately noticeable. For this reason it is worth considering whether a particular
facial piercing will be compatible with your lifestyle. If you will have to hide your facial
piercings at work or school we recommend investing in piercing retainers. Clever use of
piercing retainers can make most facial piercings look almost invisible, allowing you to get
the piercings you want and hide them when necessary.
Genital piercings can be performed on both men and women and there is a huge range of
piercing placements that you can get. Everyone’s anatomy is different and genital piercings are
very dependent on individual anatomy. Many people will find that they are unable to get certain
genital piercings, although an experienced piercing will be able to help you find the best genital
piercing for your anatomy and preferences.
Most genital piercings heal well and relatively rapidly, thanks to the plentiful blood supply to this
area. Genital piercings should be kept clean, dry and cool and we recommend abstaining from
sexual activity until your piercing is completely healed. As long as these conditions are met, most
genital piercings require simple cleaning with saline solution. Whichever genital piercing you get
it is important to watch out for signs of infection and treat any infections straight away. Infected
genital piercings can lead to cystitis or other more serious infections, so consult a body piercer or
doctor as soon as possible.
Some genital piercings are designed to increase pleasure while others are simply aesthetic. It is
important to consider how your genital piercing will be affected by your lifestyle before getting it.
Individual preferences vary so we recommend discussing this with an experienced body piercer.
A genital piercing may make you more susceptible to sexually transmitted diseases, especially
during unprotected sex. For this reason it is very important to abstain until the piercing is fully
healed and to use adequate protection even after healing is over.
There are many different types of female genital piercings but only a small number of placements
are commonly practised. Female anatomy varies greatly between individuals so some women
will not be able to get certain female genital piercings but be perfectly suited for others. The most
popular female genital piercing is the clitoral hood piercing, which is sometimes incorrectly
referred to as a “clit piercing”.
Thanks to the plentiful blood supply to the area, most female genital piercings heal well and
quickly. It is however very important to monitor your female genital piercing for signs of infection
as an infection in this area can easily spread or become more serious. The key to a healthy
female genital piercing is the correct placement and jewellery as well as keeping the piercing
cool, clean and dry.
There are many different male genital piercings that you can get, including the most popular – the
Prince Albert. All male genital piercings are dependent on your anatomy and there may be some
piercings that you are simply not suited to. That said, most male genital piercings heal relatively
easily due to the plentiful blood supply to that area.
Only experienced body piercer should perform genital piercing and some placements require a
lot of skill, so always find and experienced piercer to perform your male genital piercing. Genital
piercings should be monitored for signs of infection as an infection in this area can easily spread
or become more serious. The key to a healthy male genital piercing is the correct placement and
jewellery as well as keeping the piercing cool, clean and dry. We also recommend that you
measure the location of your desired piercing when erect and flaccid in order to ensure that your
jewellery is the correct size.
There are many different types of lip piercings and on this page you can learn about the most
popular types of lip piercing. Theoretically the lip can be placed anywhere around the mouth but
the most popular lip piercing is a labret piercing in the centre of the bottom lip. Lip piercings are
considered both oral and facial piercings and require careful cleaning. Despite this they generally
heal rapidly, thanks to the plentiful blood supply to the mouth.
Most lip piercings carry a risk of tooth and gum damage including gum recession due to jewellery
rubbing against the gum line. This damage can be permanent so it is important to keep an eye
on lip piercings and consult a piercer or dentist if necessary. We recommend that you consult an
experienced body piercer if you notice any change to your teeth or gums, especially gum
shrinkage. Most damage can be prevented through choosing correctly fitting jewellery or softer
jewellery materials. Bioplast labret studs are recommended for lip piercings because they are
soft and flexible, reducing the chance of oral damage.
Oral piercings are piercings placed in the mouth, the most popular of which is the tongue
piercing. On this page you can read about the different types oral piercings. Lip piercings are
sometimes referred to as “oral piercings” but can also be considered a separate area. To learn
about different types of lip piercings please view our separate lip piercings page.
Most oral piercings quick to heal thanks to the plentiful blood supply to the area. There is
however a risk of tooth or gum damage with many oral piercings. For this reason it is important to
keep an eye on oral piercings and seek help in the event of any changes. If you notice any
change to your teeth and gums we recommend that you consult an experienced piercer straight
away. In many cases oral damage can be avoided by using suitable jewellery and flexible
materials such as Bioplast and PTFE.
Learn about the different body piercings with our easy to use information. While all piercings are
known as ‘body piercings’ this page deals with piercings that are placed on the body as opposed
to the face, ears or genitals. This includes popular piercings such as belly button piercings and a
wide range of surface piercings. As a general rule body piercings require a little more care than
ear or facial piercings but they generally heal very well. Good placement and jewellery are key to
the successful healing of these body piercings and we always recommend that you visit an
experienced body piercer.
