There is something downright sexy about a man who is not afraid to show off his style. Put that together with the badass rock-n-rolling dudes and silky smooth hip hopsters with body piercings and it gets REAL hot. Here are some of rock and hip hop’s hottest, sexiest, ass-kicking men that most women would die to get their game on with:
read moreNow there are any number of stores carrying gorgeous, stylish outfits for the curvier woman. But still, these women are dressing unfashionably, carrying themselves badly, hating the way they look and hiding the way they feel. Well, it’s time for a change. This post is devoted to helping the plus size woman understand what suits her and what she can and can’t wear. Because everyone deserves to feel beautiful…
read moreSpring is coming, and we can’t wait to stow away those heavy coats and bring out some fabulous new spring outfits. And accessories-wise, we’re spoilt for choice!
Here are our top picks from the handbag collections that were showcased this season:
read moreThere are three basic styles of body jewelry and many variations on those styles. The three styles are a bead ring (fig.A), captive bead (fig.B), and circular barbell/barbell (fig.C). There is never any need to cut body jewelry for removal. Even momentary removal of jewelry from a healing piercing can result in amazingly rapid closure […]
read moreAllergic Reactions: • Problem: Metal Allergy • Cause: Inferior Jewelry used (contains too much nickel or other irritating alloy) • Indications: Tissue appears to “retreat” from the offending metal Patient may present with complaints of itching, burning and/or tenderness S/he may feel virtually no discomfort, even though the piercing seems highly inflamed In addition to […]
read morePlacement: • Problem: Piercing is placed too shallow or the jewelry is too small (gauge/thickness) • Cause: Result of poor initial piercing placement Inappropriate jewelry selection (length/diameter) • Result: Body will work the jewelry towards the surface and eventually be ejected • Indications: Jewelry can be seen through the tissue Jewelry encompasses less than 1/4-5/16” […]
read moreGetting a tattoo is a major commitment, and it’s not always easy to understand why a person would choose to get one thing or another permanently inked on their body. The trend for logo tattoos is one of those things that either make perfect sense to you or seems utterly ridiculous.
read moreInfected Piercing: • Problem: Piercing has been contaminated by pathogenic microorganism(s) • Causes: Most Common: Piercee has touched piercing with dirty hands or otherwise contaminated piercing (exposure to bodily fluids, dirty water, etc.) Piercing done with inappropriately sterilized tools, needles, jewelry Piercing done with unclean, ungloved, and/or contaminated gloved hands • Indicators: Piercing exudes thick, […]
read moreBeen There – DONE That. I’ve had my fair share of Valentine’s Days as an adult female and let me tell you, a LOT of times, it hasn’t been pretty. The funny thing is, you can be going out with a totally hip, completely cool guy who seems like he’s perfect in every way – and then BAM! He goes and gets a really lousy gift and bursts that bubble of perfection you thought you had going on the whole time. DARN it.
Here’s a rundown of what I find are the five BIGGEST letdowns on Valentine’s Day. (And some ideas of what would have been awesome instead).
read moreJewelry: Size/Style • Jewelry in a healing piercing should be of appropriate length or diameter. Too tight/small jewelry will not allow for air and blood circulation, some movement during cleaning, and for the expulsion of normal exudate from the wound. It may imbed, and can increase the possibility of swelling and other complications • Jewelry […]
read moreFor You and Your Healthcare Professional
The following information is based on a combination of vast professional experience, research, extensive clinical body piercing practice, and common sense. It has been compiled with the input and assistance of medical professionals who are trained, experienced piercers.
read moreInternally Threaded body jewelry refers to when a male ball threads into a female shaft. as seen below. Being much less likely to cause damage and irritation, especially at the time of piercing, internally threaded jewelry is considered superior to externally threaded jewelry. It is usually slightly more expensive than externally threaded jewelry, due to […]
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