Christina
Clitoris
Fourchette
Horizontal Clit Hood
Inner Labia
Outer Labia
Triangle
Vertical Clit Hood
Others
Aftercare
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Christina
Clitoris
Fourchette
Horizontal Clit Hood
Inner Labia
Outer Labia
Triangle
Vertical Clit Hood
Others
Aftercare
There are so many places on the ear that can be pierced, it can easily become confusing as to which is which. This guide will help you to understand the popular names of these piercings, as well as where and how they are placed, what associated risks there are, and jewelry options.
Follow the links to informative pages on the following piercings:
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Yes, I have tattoos! I get that question a lot, so if you'd like to see the ink I currently have, you can take a look at my tattoos. So, needless to say, I was once a newbie, feeling the vibration and the sting of the needle against my skin for the first time.
I try to never forget my first experience, and how nervous I was when I first started thinking about getting a tattoo. I had so many questions, and no one could seem to answer them to my satisfaction. The answers I got only led me to more questions. I was told to make sure my artist used an autoclave...what the heck is that? And I read somewhere that the machine and clipcord should be covered with plastic...the whoosywhatsit? I started realizing I had so very much to learn before I was going to let anyone touch my skin with that noisy little contraption.
The more I learned, the more I loved. I became engrossed in all body art had to offer, and decided it was something I wanted to be on the inside circle of, not just a passerby. I wasn't satisfied with the idea of just getting a tattoo anymore - I wanted to learn more about the actual process and how to do them myself. As I entered my apprenticeship, I discovered a information I never saw from the outside.
I decided to make it my personal mission to share this information with everyone I come in contact with that has even had a fleeting thought of getting a tattoo. I want to preserve the longevity and respect of an artform to be truly admired, not feared. But in order to do that, people need to be educated on how to keep themselves safe, and how to identify the difference between a good tattooist and a bad one. My beginner's guide is part of my mission of spreading that information. Please don't keep this information to yourself. Pssst...pass it on!
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Ear Lobe
The lobe piercing is obviously the grandfather of all piercings. It can be traced back to ancient civilizations and has a vast history. The lobe is the easiest place on the body to pierce and has the highest success rate. It heals well, and can be adorned with many different styles of jewelry. A lobe piercing can also be stretched, which is something practiced in modern times as well as in some primitive cultures.
No piercing, including the ear, should be done with a gun or squeeze piercer. For more information, read Piercing Gun Vs. the Needle.
Recommended Starter Jewelry: 16-12 gauge CBR (stud jewelry is not recommended as it is a breeding ground for bacteria and is too tight to allow for proper cleaning and healing)
Estimated Healing Time: 3-6 weeks

Lobe Orbital
The lobe orbital is a rare piercing, but interesting nonetheless. The pierce goes side to side through the lobe, rather than front to back. This kind of piercing should be done only by a very experienced, professional piercer.
Ear Piercing Navigation >Ear Menu Page > Lobe, Helix, Rook, Daith, Tragus, Industrial, Conch
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