Over-Reacting (and Over-Cleaning)

I got this message from a gal I pierced in NY: I just wanted to thank you for my beautiful piercing, I'm so happy with it, but I am a bit concerned that it may be getting infected. Perhaps I'm just… Read More

Apprentice Interrupted

Today I got an interesting email from an aspiring piercer: My name is Jordan and I was an apprentice up until a few days ago. I got your book and started reading "How To Choose A Piercer" and the… Read More

Great Customer Review

One of my friends on Triablectic just sent me this great feedback about my book: I Just wanted to say that I love your book! I received a copy from Amazon.com a couple weeks ago and have gone through… Read More

Emu Oil Triumphs Again!

If you've read much of what I've written about piercing, chances are you've run into some mention of emu oil. I think it is fantastic for healing everything, including body piercings (whether new and… Read More

Spreading the Information Around

Today I was contacted (as Medical Liaison to the Association of Professional Piercers) by the media relations department of the Loyola University Health System. They are planning to write a press… Read More

Outer Labia Piercing Jewelry

I received a question about initial jewelry for outer labia piercings, and it led me to make a few comments about piercing aftercare, too. Hi!  Thanks for opening up the world of female genital… Read More