What defines exotic piercings?
October 22, 2004
By: Lori Wilkerson
The term “exotic piercings” has evolved over the years and can
mean a variety of things depending on who you talk to. Originally
(we’re talking perhaps fifty years ago), an exotic piercing was
considered anything that wasn’t strictly mainstream. At that time,
this would have included anything that wasn’t your basic earlobe
piercing, so septums, cartilage and labrets would all have been
considered exotic piercings.
Ask your grandmother about it, and she may tell you firmly that
all of these are still pretty darned exotic as far as she’s
concerned. But with so many facial piercings relatively acceptable
in the mainstream these days, if you refer to a septum, tragus or
Monroe as exotic at a piercing parlor, you’ll likely get a chuckle.
Too many of these are seen every day to be considered exotic. The
same goes for the oh-so-popular belly button ring. Hey, if navel
rings are popular at country clubs, they aren’t exotic piercings.
These days, the term “exotic piercings,” when used, usually
refers to genital piercings, nipple piercings or any of the more
unusual variations on standard piercings. For instance, earlobe
piercings aren’t exotic piercings, but if you’ve stretched your
lobes to a 0 gauge, some would consider this exotic.
The final definition is this: if it’s exotic to you, you’ll
consider it an exotic piercing. For the rest of society, the
definition will constantly change as body piercing becomes more
accepted and the concept of any type being exotic becomes moot.
About the Author:
Lori Wilkerson is a successful freelance writer and publisher of
http://www.body-jewelry-useek.com. Body jewelry, piercing and tattooing information you seek to perfectly adorn your body.
Also See: [ Body jewelry is a great
personal gift for that special someone ]
[ Body Jewelry is the new
accessory for the 21st Century ]
[ Non-piercing
jewelry for fun or test drives ]
Home Page: [
Body Jewelry You Seek ]
|
