piercings & modifications

Recently the topic of body modification has found its way into the spotlight with the conviction of a practitioner in England for ‘causing grievous bodily harm with intent’. It highlights the question, at what point is personal consent not enough? Let’s discuss the legal challenges associated with the practice of body modification… **Disclosure: This post may…

While I talk a lot about tattoos and piercings, I have failed to venture into some of the other incredible creative examples of body modification and body art that are out there.  The ancient art of scarification is currently making a major comeback, and the result is fascinating! **Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links…

So, you did it, you went out and got that piercing that you’ve been lusting over for months. Congratulations! If you’re like me, you’re currently looking back on the whole situation surprised by how much less painful it was than you had hyped it up to be (that was my most recent piercing hands down)….

One of the hardest decisions I personally experienced when trying to select what piercings I wanted to get stemmed back to the fact that there are SO many options – There are over a dozen piercings commonly recognized on the ears alone! For those that are considering getting something new, the choices can be overwhelming….