Piercings

History and Hypocrisy: What the "Gay" Ear Piercing Means Today

Aug 7, 2025

History and Hypocrisy: What the "Gay" Ear Piercing Means Today

These days, seldom does a cool piercing trend stick around for longer than a few weeks before a neologism replaces the one before it, permeating the halls of TikTok or Instagram and causing all of us to second-guess what was once considered mainstream — only to then swap a coveted wardrobe staple for the latest passing fad.

6 Cool Piercings That'll Have You Running to the Nearest Studio

Jul 25, 2025

6 Cool Piercings That'll Have You Running to the Nearest Studio

Let's be real.

14 Celebrity Nipple Piercings You (Probably) Never Knew About

Feb 20, 2025

14 Celebrity Nipple Piercings You (Probably) Never Knew About

Celebrity nipple piercings were thrust into the spotlight in 2004 during the infamous Super Bowl Nipplegate, but since then, the public's perception around them has shifted from wardrobe malfunction to empowering statement.

I Tried the Rearscaping Piercing Trend, and I'm Obsessed

Nov 13, 2024

I Tried the Rearscaping Piercing Trend, and I'm Obsessed

I'm not going to lie to you — I don't love getting new piercings.

What to Know About Helix Piercings, According to a Pro

Aug 12, 2024

What to Know About Helix Piercings, According to a Pro

Whether you've had your ears pierced since you were a child or (like some of us) you took a trip to Claire's in your adolescent years, there's something about getting your first ear piercing that just feels like a rite of passage.

A List of Beauty Rules and Regulations Olympic Gymnasts Must Follow

Aug 2, 2024

A List of Beauty Rules and Regulations Olympic Gymnasts Must Follow

When it comes to Olympic gymnastics, judges score on more than just gravity-defying flips and sticks.

What to Know About Those Constellation Piercings All Over Instagram

Jul 30, 2024

What to Know About Those Constellation Piercings All Over Instagram

With piercings becoming more commonplace, we're seeing new trends and placement ideas pop up faster than ever before.

How Many Piercings Does Taylor Swift Have?

Jul 26, 2024

How Many Piercings Does Taylor Swift Have?

Taylor Swift is currently on the European leg of her record-smashing "The Eras Tour," and much like each segment of the show, which pays homage to her different musical eras, every album rollout has seen her switching aesthetics up to align with that particular LP thematically.

"Anti-Eyebrow Piercings" Are Here — and Not What You'd Expect

Jul 24, 2024

"Anti-Eyebrow Piercings" Are Here — and Not What You'd Expect

When you hear the words "anti-eyebrow piercing," you might think it's simply the opposite of a normal eyebrow piercing.

Everything You Should Know Before Getting a Genital Piercing, According to a Pro

Jul 19, 2024

Everything You Should Know Before Getting a Genital Piercing, According to a Pro

Piercings, much like any other beauty trend, can say a lot about a person.

A Shen Men Piercing Should Be Added to Your Ear Stack

Jul 15, 2024

A Shen Men Piercing Should Be Added to Your Ear Stack

Piercings, like tattoos or a good outfit, can tell a story.

Everything You Need to Know About Tragus Piercings

Jul 12, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Tragus Piercings

Piercings have become somewhat of a rite of passage for many people.