Tattoo & Piercing

What are Multi-Point Piercings? Just like any other kind of jewelry, certain piercings seem to go in and out of style, returning in new variations that makes us love them all over again. While the industrial piercing (a single barbell that connects two helix piercings) has been around for ages, there are several twists and even new multi-point piercings that are making the rounds and deserve some discussion! The vertical industrial has been hot lately! This is like a standard industrial piercing but goes vertically, the length of the ear. Exactly how it sits tends to depend on one’s anatomy. […]

What Does It Feel Like To Get A Belly Button Piercing? If you decide to head into a shop to get a body piercing, you probably already know that it’s going to sting. But if you’re here reading this blog, it’s probably because you want to know a little bit more about what to expect. We’ll say it straight up – having a sharp needle pushed into a part of your body is bound to hurt, even if you’re really good with pain tolerance! The navel piercing is a classic and timeless body mod. Belly button piercings have many variations, […]

What Does it Feel Like To Get A Dermal Piercing? When you think of a piercing, what do you think of? An earring? A nose piercing? Typically, a piercing is located in a part of your body that a needle can pass through. While this is true for the most part, there is also a special kind of piercing that doesn’t pass through your body and is simply anchored into your skin at a single point – they’re called dermal piercings, and they lie flat against your skin. The most notable aspect of a dermal piercing, microdermal piercing, or surface […]

What Does it Feel Like to Get A Lip Piercing? Lip rings Fun. Edgy. Glamorous. There are lots of words we can use to describe this mod. But if you’ve never had a lip ring, it might be a scary thought to head into a piercing studio to get your lips pierced. What exactly does it feel like to get a lip piercing? If you’re about to get your lip pierced, odds are you’ve had a piercing before. You know that the piercer is going to sit you down in their chair, mark you up, and push a needle through […]

What Does It Feel Like To Get A Tongue Piercing? You’ve been thinking about it for a while. You’ve decided its finally time to get that tongue piercing you’ve been wanting! Your tongue ring might be your first piercing, but odds are, you’ve already been to a piercing shop and know what’s in store. The piercer is going to take a special needle and push it through your tongue. It’s going to sting for sure, but what does it actually feel like? Is it a strange sensation? Is my tongue going to swell? Tongue rings have existed for a long […]

What Does It Feel Like To Get A Medusa Piercing? Medusa piercings have been popping up a lot more often recently. and for good reason! This stunning piercing is front-and-center on the face, offering varied options for true statement pieces or subtle and dainty accents. Once a niche piercing, the medusa has become much more accepted societally. The medusa piercing is a specialized lip piercing located underneath the septum above the middle of the upper lip. These piercings are sometimes referred to as philtrum piercing – named after the formal name for the indentation in your upper lip. Besides the […]

What Does It Feel Like To Get A Tragus Piercing? Subtle, with just a tiny bit of edginess. Tragus piercings are a unique way to decorate your ear without opting for a more traditional lobe or cartilage piercing. If you’ve never had a cartilage piercing, it can be quite intimidating to head into a piercing studio for the first time. What exactly does it feel like to get your tragus pierced? The tragus is a tiny “nub” of cartilage located near your temple. It’s that tiny, rigid flap of cartilage that quasi protects your ear. Naturally, this little nub makes […]

What Does It Feel Like To Get Your Nipples Pierced? All piercings hurt – that’s a fact. But your nipples are a very sensitive part of your anatomy. With such a nerve-filled area, it can be a very intimidating prospect to go and get them pierced. We asked several Body Candy babes what their nipple piercing experience was really like – here’s what they had to say (note: some names have been changed for privacy): Whitney S – Toledo, OH: When I went to the piercing shop, I met the piercer and we had a short consultation about what would […]

What Does It Feel Like To Get Your Septum Pierced? Piercings hurt. It’s a fact. Having a needle pushed through your body is going to sting a little, no matter what your pain tolerance is! One of the most popular body mods is the septum piercing. This piercing is located in the nasal septum – the middle part of your nose that separates the nostrils. It is typically a fleshy piercing; for most individuals, the piercer will pierce through the columella, a thin strip of skin in the front of your nose otherwise known as the “sweet spot.” Some individuals […]