Allergy Risk of Body Piercing
Discusses European safety rules regarding the nickel content of jewelry and how it may account for a sharp increase in allergies to the metal. [BBC News Health section]
Body Art Becoming More Acceptable
By Jeffrey Willis. [The Auburn Plainsman Intrigue Section] (January 1, 1997)
Body Piercing
Information on the procedure and healing time involved for these temporary adornments. [School Nurse.com]
Everything You've Always Wanted To Know About Body Piercing
By Dr. Dean Edell. [HealthCentral.com] (January 4, 2000)
How Jewish is Body Piercing
By Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz. [Jewish Law Commentary]
New Trends Can Damage Your Body
Talks about the dangers of using ear piercing guns. Also mentions the possible adverse effects of body adornment practices. [Augusta Chronicle] (December 3, 1996)
Piercing Our Past - Bod Mod in the Ancient World
Body modification article by Janet Thompson. [Sexscrolls]
Piercing Seminar
Sponsored by the AIDS Committee of Toronto.
So You Wanna Get an Unusual Piercing
Step-by-step information about the process. Topics include finding a safe parlor, aftercare, changing jewelry, and removal.
Tongue Piercing
Personal article by Anna on her piercing experience. Includes links to aftercare and tattoos.
Tongue Piercing Can Be Fatal
Talks about the serious health problems related to body modification. [BBC News, Health section]
What Does the Bible Say About Piercing the Body
[Overcoming Life Digest] (November 1, 1998)
