Piercings: all the names you need to know to understand the topic

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Ampallang: This piercing consists of a straight barbell, that is, a rod that crosses horizontally across the surface of the head. As you can imagine, this piercing has a tendency to bleed and be quite painful, just like anything about the genitals, but it shouldn't last more than three days.

Angel bite (angel bite): Similar to the wings of an angel, this piercing consists of two gems placed symmetrically on either side of the upper lip. Because of the name and appearance, it's no surprise that this is one of the most popular piercings out there.

Anti-eyebrows: this type of piercing is located near the eyebrows. It usually consists of one or two balls under the eye, a sensitive and pain-prone part, but it is also very beautiful and looks like small shiny sparks. You will really shine with this piercing!

Anti-smiley: This piercing is located on the frenum, the tissue located between the lip and the lower teeth. Therefore, it is only visible when we pout and lower our lower lip. Due to the thickness of the tissue in which it is located, the piercing against the smiley face is not very painful.

Anti-trestle: Located between the cartilage and the earlobe, tragus piercings are more secure than others, and healing is also shorter, so it is not very risky compared to other types of piercings.

Apadravya: Like ampallang piercings, this piercing consists of a straight barbell that crosses the head but vertically. This piercing can also be painful for a few days, but don't let that stop you if you dream about it.

Arcade: this type of piercing pierces the skin at the level of the brow bone. Similar to an eyebrow piercing, but around the eyebrows instead of under the eyes. If you like, don't hesitate, it won't hurt much.

Bridge (point): this piercing is inserted vertically or horizontally through the skin between the two brow ridges above the nose. As the name suggests, this piercing creates a "bridge" between the two eyebrows.

Cheek (cheek): As the name suggests, this is a cheek piercing that has a hollow effect. Often this piercing is done symmetrically on both cheeks. While cheek piercings are beautiful, they are not trivial: they can heal poorly and damage your teeth and gums.

Clitoris: this horizontal or vertical vulvar piercing is by far the most painful due to the large number of nerve endings. Indeed, we do not advise you to start with this! Isabella's piercing is a variation of this piercing that goes deeper into the shaft of the clitoris, making it even less recommended for beginners. It's the same with the Princess Albertina piercing, which consists of a ring that goes into the urethra ... you don't have to be sensitive.

Split: The sternum piercing, located between the breasts, is usually a ball or straight barbell.

Sink: another ear piercing, it is located in the center, facing the external auditory canal, which looks like a seashell, hence the name "conch".

Corset: this piercing is the only one that consists of so many precious stones with a series on the surface along the back, torso or legs to create the image of a corset. With this piercing, you'll be ready for any party!

Dahlia: dahlia piercing is unusual. These are two symmetrical piercings at the corners of the mouth, hence the name "joker bite".

Expander: this type of piercing involves increasing the diameter of the lobe, among other parts of the body. Pierced ears can become clogged, but parted earlobes do not always contract naturally.

Lip Earring: the upper lip piercing is worn over the lower lip, which consists of a straight barbell. It is not very painful and heals quite quickly. However, be aware that this can damage the inside of your mouth. There is also a vertical version in which a steel bar with two balls on each side passes through the bottom edge.

Language: Tongue piercing is one of the most traditional. Despite its popularity, this piercing can lead to enamel wear and tear.

urine: This classic earlobe piercing has been practiced since time immemorial and undoubtedly remains the most popular piercing in the world. Earrings, pendant, ball, ring ... you can test everything from the moment of complete healing.

Microdermal: It is a small titanium implant with a screw-on tip that fits under the skin more easily than with traditional piercings, making it easy to change jewelry as you wish. This piercing can be done on almost any part of the body, including the feet.

Madison: As for the American tattoo artist from Los Angeles Madison Stone, this piercing is located just above the collarbone.

Madonna: Like Monroe's piercing, this piercing mimics the birthmark of a famous American singer, but this time it is located on the right side of the upper lip.

Pacifier: Piercing, which has been touted by many celebrities, including Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Rihanna, is a trend that is gaining traction. However, this trend is not trivial, because nipple piercing with all its nerve endings is one of the most painful.

Jellyfish: Right between the upper lip and nose, the Medusa piercing is composed of a small, discreet yet compelling gem. Also available is the Vertical Medusa piercing, where two balls are placed vertically on the upper lip.

Monroe: This piercing mimics the birthmark of American actress Marilyn Monroe and is worn on the upper lip. You will definitely succeed with this piercing!

Back of the head: Located in the back of the neck, between the base of the skull and the shoulders, in English "the back of the head", this piercing often comes out of the body, which does not like this foreign body in this place.

Nostrils: Many celebrities, including American singers Katy Perry and Pixie Geldof, wear a variety of jewelry for this piercing, but the most common is the horseshoe-like ring.

Navel: Popularized by Britney Spears, this piercing also takes several forms depending on the jewelry she chooses.

Snake bite: it consists of two punctures on each side of the lower lip.

Spider bite: it consists of double perforations, side by side, under the lower lip. It really looks a bit like two Labret piercings.

Suitcase piercing (suitcase piercing): Like clitoral piercings, a suitcase piercing is located between the lower genitals and the top of the anus. Another piercing not recommended for beginners!

Kozelok: This ear piercing through the cartilage can be painful to heal, but it can be found in the ears of many celebrities. Among them are Rihanna, Scarlett Johansson, Lucy Hale from the American TV series Les Menteuses au Québec.

Venom (poison): For this piercing, two gems pierce the tongue next to each other like the eyes of a snake.