Recent questions tagged piercings

Description : Why does my cartilage piercing still hurt?

Last Answer : Did you get it done with a “gun” or with a needle? That makes all the difference.

Description : Is my nose suppose to be so runny after a fresh nose piercing?

Last Answer : Yes go get some antibiotic creme and swab it on there .

Description : I just got my ear pierced... Was it cartilage?

Last Answer : answer:Its hard to know just looking at the photo if its going through cartilage or not because everyone is different, however you can pierce the lobe pretty high up in some people without hitting cartilage. Feeling ... lobe. I seem to have made my ear very red with all the poking to decide that :)

Description : How to take this nose ring out!

Last Answer : Go back to where you had the piercing done and ask for their help. The piercing might have closed.

Description : Your views on teenagers and piercings?

Last Answer : I’m fine with them, although I worry about the ear gauging things.

Description : What exactly is the white stuff sometimes found in where your piercings are?

Last Answer : Dead skin, shampoo, soap… buildup of general bodily funkiness. :)

Description : Can you get a keloid from a belly piercing if you already have a keloid on your chest?

Last Answer : Yes.

Description : Why in the world would anyone get their uvula pierced?

Last Answer : Probably just for the lulz.

Description : If you have had pierced nipples, are you unable to breastfeed?

Last Answer : I saw an actress on Top Gear reporting that she had to remove the piercings in order to prevent the milk from leaking. True or not I have no idea. Mind you a lot – if not most – men do not find it very appealing.

Description : Can I get a piercing in my lower lip and drink alcohol regularly?

Last Answer : What is the relation between the two? You mean that after you had the piercing done, you think you can’t drink alcoholic drinks the weekend following it?

Description : A question for piercers only.

Last Answer : See a doctor and take them out, immediately.

Description : What is your opinion on gauged ears?

Last Answer : I think that they are attractive to an extent… like the ones that are a few inches big are gross, but ones that are like “0’s” or dubble “0’s” look good

Description : When you gauge your ears why do they smell bad?

Last Answer : If your ears or anyone elses smell bad you had best be seeing a doctor. They should not smell bad. There is most likely an infection.

Description : Do lip piercings hurt?

Last Answer : You’re punching a hole through your lip. Yes, it will hurt. It will likely also be sore for a while until it heals.

Description : Do straight men get their nipples pierced?

Last Answer : If a straight man wants his nipples pierced then he should get his nipples pierced regardless of if it is the social norm or not. No ones gonna see it anyhow except those close to him, if thats what he’s worried about.

Description : How do i push my bellybutton ring back through without hurting?

Last Answer : I thought I needed to pierce my ears a second time,so I took an icecube,numbed it and pushed a large needle through.It hurt and I got what I wanted.Now I have two too many holes in my head ;))

Description : Does it really hurt to pierce your tongue?

Last Answer : No it didn't hurt. Afterwards was the most uncomfortable part. Very swollen. Took about a week or two to finally be ok. I had a bad habit of biting on the barbell, so not good for your teeth. It ... with clever sayings on them. But once I hit a certain age I knew it was time to take it out.

Description : Can anyone direct me to some legitimate info on the aftermath of earlobe stretching?

Last Answer : aftermath is such an intense word, are you putting tactical nukes in your ears? what do you mean by “done with them”? As in when you’re done gauging? and you want them to shrink back to normal?

Description : I'm considering a certain piercing...

Last Answer : Here’s everything you ever (& never) wanted to know. http://www.fluther.com/disc/32247/whos-got-some-pierciengs-where-and-why/

Description : Why is there skin discoloration around my anti-brow piercing?

Last Answer : Yuck, I hope that's not an infection you have going there! I know that some discoloration is a little normal in the first few days, but yellow? That I haven't heard of. Just make sure to keep using a special ... it, and see if it gets worse. Also keep a look out for any pain. Does it hurt you now?

Description : Opinions on getting my septum pierced?

Last Answer : Personally, I don’t like septum piercings. It reminds me of a ring in a bulls nose.

Description : Septum healing period?

Last Answer : my girl has hers and she was told it took a month. but it took less

Description : Is it okay for gauged ear piercings to bleed a tiny bit over a month after they were peirced?

Last Answer : from 10 to 6 is a pretty big jump, and you can expect them to bleed a bit. At least for some people it's expected, and not uncommon for a little bit of blood. If it was pierced at 10, that is still ... a charm. I had my ears gauged out to 4 before I joined the air force and had to take them out.

Description : How do I remove my nose stud?

Last Answer : Grab & pull…

Description : How much do you think it would cost to get both my tragus's done?

Last Answer : It shouldn’t be more than 30$ an ear or less. Make sure to research facilities and visit before the day you plan to have it done to check sanitation/sterlility and licenses.

Description : Anyone know anything about nose piercings?

Last Answer : Umm.. I don't have my nose pierced, but I'm pretty sure they don't use a gun like they do for ear piercings. How would they get it up your nostril? They'll probably use a needle just like ... for months. It's in your nose, it can get infected. Follow the instructions they give you. Keep it clean.

Description : Do you (or someone you know) have any genital piercings?

Last Answer : I probably know lots of people with genital piercings but would never know unless we got down to business. It’s not a question I’m going to start off any conversation with.

Description : Should I get my rook repierced now or wait?

Last Answer : I would wait until you get back. If it becomes infected again it would be a real mess to have to deal with before your trip. Also it is better not to have a timeline when it comes to self care. I’m sure it’d be awesome to have the piercing before your amazing trip but personally I’d wait.

Description : Collar bone piercings?

Last Answer : Why would it matter if guys found it attractive? You should do body modifications for yourself, not others. I don’t think it’s a good idea.

Description : What's the best way to remove a nipple ring after 10 years?

Last Answer : Time machine, dude. Travel back in time and never put it in in the first place.

Description : I'm fixing to get nipples pierced tomorrow can anyone tell me about there experience with this, how painful ECT. can anyone tell me bo?

Last Answer : ouchhhhhhhh. why would you do that? i can imagine the pain by just reading your question.

Description : Where can i buy a hollow piercing needle?

Last Answer : Find them here for all types of piercings.

Description : Would a septum piercing suit me?

Last Answer : Neah. You’d look a little too Hot Topic. Maybe when you get older…