Body modification and piercing has been an obsession with many cultures since the dawn of time. From the earliest days of human existence people have painted themselves, pierced themselves, stretched their necks, made huge holes in their ears along with a whole host of other tribal markings all in the name of personalization and tribal identification. These methods of identification have long been a way for people to exhibit their bodies and add a unique touch to their features. Some find piercing and tattooing a turn off, but others are fond of both. Since the Punk Rock era of the late 1970’s body piercing has become a more popular method of artistry and expression amongst youngsters.
Modification Options and Styles
There are many modern options for piercing various parts of the body, some of which can make a person’s eyes water at the mere thought. However, if you take a look at some of the tribal practices of African people you would see stretching of the lobes, lips, tongue and other body parts as part of their ritualistic behavior. In the western world, it is not uncommon to see stretching of the lobes, whereby the ears are pierced and once healed, the person uses a larger earring to size up the width of the lobe hole. After a few months of gentle sizing up, the lobe hole is large and wide enough to put a finger through it.
Other areas of piercing include the eyebrows, belly button, septum, lips, tongue, nostril, nipples and more or less any part that can be pierced. The jewelry that is used in each different piercing generally has a specific style or name appropriate to the area, such as the barbell, which goes through the eyebrow piercing holes. The septum is another common option for piercing, often known as a bull ring piercing because of the circular bull type ring that is put through the hole. Other, more private piercings tend to be done on the genitalia or the nipples in both men and women. However, it is always advisable to go to a professionally registered piercing specialist for areas like that because of the medical dangers involved in those types of piercings.
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