Aug 10th 2008 Benefits of a Tongue Piercing

Many people can’t possibly imagine why someone would want to pierce their tongue. We have put together a list of some reasons WHY people decide to get these piercings.

Self Expression – this is a fairly obvious reason, and is often the reason people get any kind of piercing. A tongue piercing has a lot to do with how people want to appear to others, how they want to portray themselves.

To be cool – Most people would say this is a horrible reason to get a piercing. Whether you agree with it or not, this still remains one of the most popular reasons people pierce their tongues. They do it to fit in to a certain group, or to be seen as some sort of a rebel, which is often considered cool among younger people.

Sexual Enhancement – many people find that certain sexual pleasure is increased because of a tongue piercing, specifically kissing and oral sex.

Fun to play with – this isn´t usually the reason people get a tongue piercing in the first place. However, people often won´t get rid of their tongue piercing because they have become accustomed to playing with the piercing, and enjoy having something in their mouth. It can be really useful to help pass the time.

Easy to hide/remove – a tongue piercing is, or can be, very discreet. If you don’t want someone to see it, you can easily keep it hidden, unless talking directly to someone. It can also be easily removed temporarily. This is useful if it needs to be removed for work a presentation, a trip to your grandparents house, etc.

More tongue piercing information:

Tongue Piercing Home Page
Caring for your Tongue Piercing
Tongue Piercing Risks
Types of Oral Piercings
Tongue Piercing Infections
Tongue Piercing Horror Stories

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Jul 28th 2008 Vertical Tongue Piercing

What is it?


A vertical tongue piercing is more commonly known as a standard tongue piercing. A hole is piercing vertically through the center of the tongue, which is followed by the insertion of a tongue ring. It is by far the most popular oral piercing available, as it has been around the longest, is the easiest to perform, and is involves the least amount of risk.

What’s the appeal?
Vertical tongue piercings are appealing because they are the most common. The procedure is more basic than for other oral piercings, which makes them very easy to get, as they are performed in any piercing studio. The risks of a vertical piercing are less likely than for other oral piercings, and this makes them a great starter piercing for the mouth.

What are the dangers?
A full list of all the risk can be viewed at tongue piercing risks. The most common ones are tongue infections, speaking difficulties, and chipped or cracked teeth. As with all oral piercings, proper tongue piercing care is very important to avoid any problems.

What’s it like?
A vertical tongue piercing is a very fun piercing to get. People enjoy having something in their mouth to play with, and even though the piercing is not always obvious, a lot of people like how it looks. One of the great things about a vertical piercing is that it’s easy to hide, or to temporarily remove, so is very handy for people who need to remove it for work reasons.

The bottom line is that vertical piercings are the most common and a good introduction to oral piercings. People should always start with a vertical piercing first, and if they enjoy it, they can then consider some of the other oral piercing options.

More tongue piercing information:

Tongue Piercing Home Page
Caring for your Tongue Piercing
Tongue Piercing Risks
Tongue Piercing Benefits
Types of Oral Piercings
Tongue Piercing Infections
Tongue Piercing Horror Stories

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