Phlebotomy and Piercing

I received this message from a Facebook friend: A few years back I decided to go through a phlebotomy program at a local college. I was wondering (while I know one can not learn how to be a "piercer… Read More

Caring For Acrylic Body Jewelry

I received this message today: Hi, First and foremost I would like to say that you have a good looking and very informative site, which is somewhat hard to come accross in the piercing industry. I… Read More

Upcoming Speaking Engagement

I'm really excited because I've been asked to speak to doctors and nurses at LSU Public Hospital in New Orleans during my upcoming visit there this summer. On August 3, I'll be doing a lecture with a… Read More

Reprinted AGAIN!

I'm so thrilled! I just got an email from my fabulous editor, Lisa Westmoreland, at Crossing Press/Random House. She told me that my book has been reprinted for the second time. They are expecting… Read More

Clear Nostril Studs?

I received this question as a FaceBook Message: I have a piercing question for you. Can you use a clear retainer to use instead of a nose stud? Thanks, Randall   Hi Randall, Here's some… Read More

Navel Piercings and Belly Size

I've answered literally thousands of questions about piercings, but this was the first time I've ever been asked this particular question: Hi Elayne, Good morning ! I have a quick question. I am… Read More