Tongue Piercing

Ok, so we have seen that there are a ton of possible risks involved in getting a tongue piercing, right? Correct. And many people will try to scare you away with all these things. The truth is, most of these dangers can be avoided with proper tongue piercing care. The following is a list of suggestions to help you with both before and after you get a tongue ring.

Before:

• First and most importantly, pick a piercer who is experienced, skilled, and professional. How can you do this?
• Get a recommendation from someone who has already had their tongue pierced.
• Talk to the person who is going to pierce your tongue. Do you feel comfortable with them? Are they willing to take the time to help and inform you? Do they sound knowledgeable?
• Make sure the piercing parlor is clean and uses sterile equipment. Also ensure that they follow you country or states piercing regulations and standards.
• Be informed! That is likely what you are doing right now by reading this webpage. Keep it up! The more informed you are, the better!

After:
Here are some suggestions on proper tongue piercing care so that you don’t experience any after-piercing problems. These are very important, and you should already have a list from your piercer as well, describing everything you need to do. Make sure to follow it closely!

• Rinsing. One of the most important things, this should be done about 10 times per day, and right after eating or drinking anything beside water. You should rinse with a mouthwash, preferably alcohol free, that has been diluted to ¼ strength. This is important so as not to kill the “good” enzymes that help prevent infections. You can also rinse with warm salt water.
• Be careful while you eat! Having a tongue piercing will be quite different, and especially at the beginning, when you have a longer dumbbell, you need to take extra care not to accidentally bite it.
• Make sure to clean your piercing with a soft bristled toothbrush, to prevent plaque buildup. As with anytime you touch your piercing, make sure to clean your hands first, preferable with an antibacterial soap.
• Oral sex and kissing should not be performed for about 4 to 6 weeks after getting your tongue piecing.
• Keep foreign objects out of your mouth, to prevent harmful bacteria from entering.
• Do not play with your tongue piercing as this will aggravate it, and increase swelling of your tongue.
• Be sure to drink lots of cold water to decrease swelling of the tongue. You can also suck on ice chunks throughout the day to further minimize swelling.
• Wait at least 10 days before you change your piercing. If you try to change it too early, the hole will close.

More tongue piercing information:

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Tongue piercings are popular for many different reasons. Whenever someone thinks of a tongue piercing they always wonder about the the supposed sex benefits. If you are reading this post, you are probably all wondering the same thing. Everyone always wants to know whether kissing and oral sex are enhanced when performed with a tongue ring. I would love to be able to give you a direct answer, but the truth is, there is no single answer.

Essentially, what it comes down to is personal preference. The most important thing to remember is not to get a tongue ring because you want to improve your sex life, or you hope people will want to jump into bed with you. If you do decide to get one, they are a lot of fun, and it is all about experimenting with your partner to find out what they like. That’s the best thing about a tongue piercing….it is a unique piece of jewlery that you can have a lot fun with!

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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What is it?

A venom piercing is a type of oral piercing, where you have two piercings side by side at the front of your tongue. It is called venom piercing in reference to the placement of a snakes fangs. The piercing is generally closer to the tip of your tongue than a standard tongue piercing, which is why you can actually have both piercings done in your mouth.

What’s the appeal?
As with the majority of piercings, the appeal is that it is different and looks cool. It is a fairly simple tongue piercing (unlike a horizontal tongue piercing), very similar to a standard piercing. It is also a popular piercing because it can be combined with a standard tongue piercing.

What are the dangers?
The dangers are the same as you would experience with a vertical piercing. There is the chance of hitting a blood vessel or an important nerve. Of more risk is the chance of chipping or damaging your teeth. A venom piercing is pierced at the tip of the tongue, making it more likely that it will interfere with your teeth. For these reasons, proper care for you venom piercing is important.

What´s it like?
The procedure for venom piercings is very similar to that of a normal tongue piercing. The piercer will mark where they are going to piercing. They then stick a needle through one side of the tongue, and slide in the barbell. They then proceed with the next side (this can vary a bit from piercer to piercer. Sometimes they will stick both needles in, and then both barbells.

Once the piercing is in, in takes a little longer to heal, basically because you´ve put two holes in your tongue instead of just one. Once it heals though, most people don´t tend to have too much problems. It is a fun piercing to have and a good complement to a vertical piercing.

Similar to a vertical tongue piercing, some people are unable to get a venom piercing, based on the shape of their tongue, and location of their main veins. When you are researching different piercers, you can check with them to see if your tongue is suitable for a venom piercing

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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