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Body piercing has been an active part of our existence since the time of the Bible. In the book of Genesis chapter 24 Rebekah is given a golden Shanf, which is Hebrew for nose-ring. In India a nose piercing is meant to make childbirth easier and to lower period pains. Read the rest of this entry »

People love the attention they get from a body piercing. Whether it is an ear piercing that is gold and dangles a few inches just to sway and get someone special’s attention. Or maybe it is a gold or multi-colored belly button ring that you where with that new bikini to show off that tan and flat stomach of yours.

Whatever you may want for a piercing, there is a place and a special ring to fit it. From piercing you belly button, up to you ears, and down to your private areas, anything now can have a piece of metal stuck in it to show it off for everyone to see. Read the rest of this entry »

Body piercing literally means making a hole in a part of the human body with the purpose of wearing jewelry in the opening created. After a process of healing, a fistula will be created. This is an abnormal ‘passageway’ in your body or skin so that there’s a genuine ‘hole’. Read the rest of this entry »

As the old saying goes, “no pain, no gain.” The same is true when it comes to body piercing, as many parts of the body are a little more than uncomfortable when the needle penetrates the skin. As distasteful as it may be, a piercing is nothing more than a puncture wound with a piece of jewelry inserted into the hole. Many individuals would seriously consider body piercing, but the potential for pain is too much for the weak of heart. In most instances, the pain associated with the actual piercing is not nearly as extreme as believed. Read the rest of this entry »

Body piercing is an age-old art form that has been used in generations in cultures all around the world.  Many individuals today who seek to pierce different parts of their body may choose to do so to honor their heritage or make a unique statement of their own.  If you are interested in piercing a part of your body, consider researching the origin and history of different types of body piercing.

The first sign of body piercing is the form of nose rings that were recorded approximately 4,000 years ago in the Middle East.  In fact, there is even mention of nose piercing in the Bible.  Nomadic tribes in Africa and the Middle East still practice nose piercing, and often the size and quality of the ring denote the wealth and social status of the wearer.  Nose piercing is also common in India, where the left nostril is pierced to prevent medical issues and ease childbirth. Read the rest of this entry »