Tongue Piercing

Tongue Piercing has been around forever…or at least for such a long time that it feels like forever. The oldest recorded rituals of tongue piercing go back to the times of the Aztecs and the Mayans, where people would pierce their tongues as a way to draw blood as an offering to their gods. This may sound strange and neurotic, but blood offerings were common in those cultures.

Fast forward hundreds of years, and it is more popular than ever, although no longer for any type of offering. It has become an important part of fashion, especially among teenagers and people who like to wear a lot of piercings. Not only used as a means to express one’s style, people also pierce their tongue for “sexual enhancements.”

One of the most controversial piercings, there are many risks that can arise during and after the piercing. Some of the worst include brain abscesses, scar tissue, damaged nerves and the spread of deadly diseases. These have resulted in plenty of horror stories about tongue piercings that went wrong, and all of this has resulted in a lot of negative press. It is especially frowned upon by dentists, who have seen many clients coming in with chipped teeth and damaged gums. Accordingly, parents have come to dislike this piercing as well. They are exposed only to the headlines about piercings, which are generally quite negative.

In spite of all the controversy, and partly because of it, tongue piercings remain wildly popular, and have been for about the last 20 years. In contrast to the possible dangers, there are a number of reasons people decide to pierce their tongues. Not only is it done for style, people who have tongue piercings claim kissing and oral sex are significantly enhanced.

A pierced tongue may not have as many variations as certain other body piercings. The most common is a barbell that is pierced through a single hole in the center of the tongue. It is also possible to double pierce, venom pierce or multi-pierce one’s tongue, although this is quite rare. The actual piercing is always some type of barbell, with different variations in length, and is pierced through the tongue at a slight angle. There are different materials used to make these barbells, and the top end of the barbell can be changed easily, providing some sort of variety for tongue piercings.

No matter how you feel about tongue piercings, you can´t deny their prevalence in pop culture, and this is unlikely to change any time soon. Tongue Piercing Online was created to provide a site where each and every person can find everything they need to know about tongue piercings, without surfing through dozens of sites. We hope you find the information useful, and would welcome and questions or suggestions.

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If you are going to get your tongue pierced, it is extremely important that you select a good piercer. Why? First and most obvious, a good piercer will go a good job. They have experience to do the job right, will make sure everything is done cleanly, and they will follow proper guidelines. Moreover, if something does go wrong, you know you are in good hands, and the piercer will know how to deal with the situation. Lastly, a good piercer will make sure you know the proper way to care for your new piercing.

Selecting a good tongue piercer is not difficult to do, but does take some work. The first thing you should do is try to get a recommendation. Do you have any friends with a tongue piercing? If so, find out where they got it done and if they liked the piercer. The next thing you should do is go and visit the piercing studio, and speak with the person who was recommended to you. It is very important that you feel comfortable with this person and with the piercing studio, which should be clean and organized. Make sure they follow the piercing regulations of your country. (They should have a certificate proving this). Get the piercer to look at your tongue, so he can let you know if you can get your tongue pierced or not. This is not usually a problem; however, there are some people who cannot get a tongue piercing because of the location of their veins.

If you can´t get any recommendations, then it is suggested that you find a few piercing studios near you and visit two or three different ones. Meet the piercers, check out the studios, and pick the one you feel most comfortable in, and the one that is the most professional.

Once you have selected the piercing studio and the person who will pierce your tongue, make a date for your piercing, and find out about anything you need to do (or not do) before getting your tongue pierced. By following these guidelines, you are more likely to have a good tongue piercing experience and will get more enjoyment from the whole process.

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What is it?
One of the different types of oral piercings available is a horizontal tongue piercing, which is so named because a barbell is slipped horizontally through the front part of the tongue. It is a very rare piercing, and also a difficult piercing to perform. For this reason, most piercers have never performed it, and often refuse to do it.

What’s the appeal?
The real attraction of a horizontal tongue piercing is that it is really unique and very few people have it. It’s the kind of piercing that will have a lot of “wow” factor – every time you show it to someone, they will either think you are the coolest or the craziest person in the world. It will certainly bring you a lot of attention.

Dangers/Risks?
The risks involved with this piercing are the same as a regular tongue piercing.
However, some of these risks are more likely to happen, especially if the piercing is not properly cared for. After the piercing, many people find it very difficult to speak because the tongue can swell up a lot, more so than a regular piercing. It is also very common that people are unable to speak without a lisp, or can have problems making certain sounds, even after the piercing is fully healed. Because of the location of the piercing, chipped and damaged teeth are even more common than with vertical piercings.

What´s it like?
One of the reasons it’s not very common is it’s a difficult piercing to have. The actual piercing hurts a lot - most people say it is way more painful than a normal tongue piercing. The tongue often swells up a great deal, and it can take a number of months before the swelling is gone completely. Some people have even found that their tongue never completely healed, and for that reason removed the piercing.

With this piercing, it is especially important to find a good, experienced piercer. The piercing has to be done correctly, or else implications such as problems healing are much more common. Furthermore, using the correct jewelry is very important. The most recommended jewelry is PTFE bars, because they have some flexibility. This will make it much easier to talk properly, and help to prevent chipped teeth.

Once you have the piercing, the aftercare is the same as you would do for a vertical piercing. Swelling should be almost gone after two weeks, with another 2 months or so before the tongue is completely healed.

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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