Self-piercing is a judgment call
October 22, 2004
By: Lori Wilkerson
Self-piercing has sparked more debates than perhaps any other
issue having to do with body piercing. Those who condemn
self-piercing are adamant that the safety and health of those being
pierced are at much greater risk when self-piercing is done.
On the other side of the debate, there are those who note that
modern-day piercing was essentially started by a group of people who
did self-piercings, and that most people who are now professional
piercers were once doing, and may be continuing to do, their own
self-piercing. These same people note that the danger of
self-piercing is not the act itself, but that the nature of it lends
itself, unfortunately, to impulsive, unsanitary piercings.
If you are adamant about wanting to pierce yourself, you should
keep a few things in mind:
- Never, ever do a self-piercing impulsively or while
intoxicated or using a controlled substance.
- Plan ahead and have a meal and be well-rested before
proceeding
- Always use sterilized, individually wrapped piercing needles
- Be sure that you have piercing jewelry that is properly
sterilized and has been sealed as well
- Never, ever use a piercing gun
- Visit a site like www.bmezine.com, where you can find valuable
information on self-piercing, including guidelines and support for
any questions you might have.
Self-piercing is a choice that should be made only if you are
doing so for intensely personal reasons that, to you, make it worth
the higher risk of infection that comes with not going to a
professional piercing studio. But once you make that choice to go
with self-piercing, do it the best way possible by acting
responsibly and doing it properly.
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.
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