There is a phenomenon called body piercing that has become very popular in the 90's. People are getting pierced in almost every place imaginable. From the common ear piercing, to the navel, eyebrows, tongues, noses, and many other, more discreet plac.
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Some do it at home, others go to a body piercing shop and pay anywhere from $40 to $100 or more just for the piercing, not including the cost of the jewelry. But why would someone want to get a piercing? Why would someone want to spend a considerable.
mount of money, and go through quite a lot of pain just to put jewelry in "exotic" places?.
Body piercing has been around for a long time, longer than most people think. But up until now it has mostly been done for religious or spiritual reasons. Now it's mainly done for decorative purposes, and because it's the "in" thing to do.
There are a few risks involved in getting a piercing, but they are minimal. There is a possibility of infection, which usually does not occur if the piercing is done with a sterile needle, and kept clean during the healing process. There is also a po.
ibility that the piercing could be rejected. Some people's bodies just do not accept foreign objects and will continue to get infected and puss will form over the piercing as the body tries to push the foreign object out. There is a slight chance of b.
ng infected with blood-born pathogens such as HIV, and others if the piercing is not done by a professional. Aside from these complications, there is really a minimal risk in getting a piercing.
There is also alternatives to piercings. For people who don't want the commitment of a piercing, but want to look pierced. Clip-on earrings have been an option for a long time, but in the 90's it's gone further than that. Clip-on nose rings, and nav.
rings are now available to buy in almost any jewelry store. Clip on jewelry is moderately priced, usually between $10 and $20.