Thursday August 7th, 2008 @ 6:03 AM
Filed under: Ear
Hey, i was wondering if it was possible to have both an expanded outer conch and a diagonal industrial bar on the same ear?
If so, would i have to wait until the conch had been fully healed before getting the industrial done?
Finally, is 8/10mm an adviseable size to stretch the outer conch to?
This is all a matter of your anatomy of your ear and its ability to house both pieces of jewelry. Visit a professional who has experience in both matters and discuss it, heck even talk to multiple piercers in person (ie: visit a variety of shops and ask thoughts/opinions,etc)
Depending on the size of your outer conch area should dictate what ideal size you can comfortably go to and if you were planning to go to an 8mm or 10mm outer conch, perhaps see if its possible to biopsy punch it at that size instead of stretching. So as to reduce the amount of pressure you apply to your cartilage.
Personally if I had a client capable of housing both piercing types. I’d want to start with the outer conch first and let it heal, before attempting the vertical industrial.
+5 / 7 votes 
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | 1 Comment
Wednesday August 6th, 2008 @ 8:28 PM
I recently walked into a peircing shop to look at some new surface bars for my hip piercings and their artist asked me where I got my piercings done at because they weren’t right. He told me I should have had an implant done like the ones used for sternum piercings. I was wondering if I should be worried and take them out or if they are okay? This was the second time I have had them done and the shops I called mentioned only surface bars and anchors.Do I need to get them re done?
How do they look? How do they feel? If the answer is “Just Fine!” then I can’t see any reason as to why you would have to worry and have them redone.
Plenty of people have sucessfully healed hip-area surface barbells. I personally prefer to do them with anchors as it’s just more practical in that high-impact, high-movement area. That said, there is a higher instance of rejection with surface barbells.
I’d say keep an eye on the piercings and at the first sign of irritation, re-evaluate the way you feel about how they look.
+10 / 10 votes 
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Posted by Lexci Million | Permalink | 6 Comments
Wednesday August 6th, 2008 @ 6:56 AM
Alright. Long story short.
This is my third time trying to stretch my ears to my goal of 5/8… this time professionally. They were pierced at a 6g and stretched immediately to a 4 and were perfect.
HOWEVER, the latex o-rings are irritating my ears hardcore - the skin directly underneath the o-rings looks almost raw but I know I don’t have a latex allergy as condoms don’t do anything and I’m not sure how to fix the reaction.
I’ve been using organic balm on them and it seems to be working very well - as well I’m taking allergy medication.
I’m going to get different jewelery when I go in for my next appointment, but what should I do until then?]
… my story wasn’t all that short lol.
You could try silicone ‘o’ rings or even just not have them pushed so tightly down but to be honest, I tend not to bother with ‘o’ rings at all. They make my lobes sweat a little and that in turn can make them sore. When my tunnels start to fall out repeatedly then I know it’s usually OK to stretch up to the next gauge.
+12 / 12 votes
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Posted by Tiff Badhairdo | Permalink | 3 Comments
Tuesday August 5th, 2008 @ 9:35 PM
A long time ago (in a galaxy far away) I read a story where one partner binds, blindfolds and then cuts to shreds the other partner. However once the blindfold was removed it was merely a credit card and some warm water, a royal mindfuck. Has anyone else ever heard of this? Can anyone direct me to where I read this? I want to reread it to get the setup correct (as a lead in to actual blood play.)
Thanks for any help.
I have no idea where you read it but mind games and sensory play are all about imagination. It’s all about the build-up, the setting of the scene and creating an atmosphere of apprehension. For example, clothes pegs can be used instead of needles providing you take the time and trouble to pay attention to the details. One of my favourite tricks when play piercing is after unsheathing half the needles and rather audibly dropping the plastic sheaths on the trolley, asking the piercee if they have been counting how many needles I am going to use. They then think I might be messing with their head by picking up and re-dropping the plastic tubes. It’s all fun, fun fun! Bear in mind, though, when you indulge in play of this sort, you must ensure your play partners mental well being as well as physical. My advice? Have a search on the internet and find some BDSM (bondage, discipline, sado-masochism) forums. Join up. There’s a whole wealth of information out there about how to play safely, sanely and consensually.
+9 / 9 votes
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Posted by Tiff Badhairdo | Permalink | 2 Comments
Tuesday August 5th, 2008 @ 12:42 PM
hello.
im 14 and have my nose, belly, tragus and a few piercings in my ears. i was just wondering which of these would feel somethng like a lip if any?
im getting it done in december and would just like to be prepared.
Put simply.. none. They are not lips. This is a question that nobody can really give you an accurate answer to as even someone with the same piercing may not experience what others do. Pain, discomfort, sensation etc are subjective and highly personal and many other factors feature highly in nociception (the experience of pain) such as headspace, menstrual cycles, lifestyle, state of health etc etc. The thing to remember is that piercing discomfort is wholly dealable otherwise nobody would ever have more than one piercing. It’s more the fear of not knowing what to expect that you have to suck up and push through.
+15 / 23 votes
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Posted by Tiff Badhairdo | Permalink | 5 Comments
Tuesday August 5th, 2008 @ 12:36 PM
well i just got off the phone with one of my friends and hes flippen out over one of his earlobes, he stretched with hot topic silicone (i know bad idea not only because its risky with silicone but hot topics silicone is the poorest quality i have ever seen) and he said theirs a layer of skin missing blood and pus he also said his ear is a crimson red i advised sea salt down stretching and steel plugs i just wanted to see if their was anything you could advise im gonna try to get a pic of it tommorow to show you what im dealing with
This is probably the most frequently covered topic in AskBME. There are countless similar questions that have been answered by myself and my fellow panel members. A quick search will bring it all up again. So to recap.. remove the jewellery totally, advise your friend to do twice daily seasalt soaks and not to attempt to put any jewellery in the piercings until they have completely recovered and then to start again at whatever size easily slides in. Slap your friend upside their head for using substandard jewellery and advise using something like PTFE, good quality steel or titanium and NOT silicone or organics and tell them to do a quick bit of research into how to stretch correctly and safely to achieve good, healthy results.
+8 / 12 votes
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Posted by Tiff Badhairdo | Permalink | Comments
Tuesday August 5th, 2008 @ 12:25 PM
I’m looking into getting a Christina piercing. I’ve wandered through the BME experiences and the encyclopedia. I noticed it said that Christinas reject easily in women with a smooth pubic mound. How can I work out if my pubic mound would be able to handle this piercing? What should I look for?
And then it also says that surface bars or curved barbells can be used. Which would be the better option and would one work better on a specific ‘anatomy’ than the other?
Thanks in advance
That’s kind of a tricky one to try and explain. Some women have a noticeable ‘lip’ or ’step’ where the outer labia start to form. It makes the area quite pinchable and therefore can accomodate a curved barbell quite adequately. My personal preference is to use an ‘L’ shaped surface bar but some piercers have had good results using curved barbells. If you don’t have a noticeable lip then I would opt for a regular surface bar. The same considerations should be taken as with any surface piercing - movement, lifestyle etc. Your best bet is to find a piercer with a certain amount of experience in piercings of this nature and book in for a consultation (most piercers offer this service free of charge with no obligation). They will be able to advise you better having had a chance to see for themselves.
+7 / 7 votes
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Posted by Tiff Badhairdo | Permalink | 2 Comments
Monday August 4th, 2008 @ 7:47 PM
I have had an 8g PA for about 2 months now and so far it has been fairly pain free and all. Yesterday I noticed when I was sleeping that there was some pain at the area of my urethra that the piercing exits out of when I laid on my stomach. I didnt think too much about it until later in the day when I went to take a piss and it was like i was pissing razorblades. Fast forward to this morning the pain when urinating is still there although it has been a bit more bearable but there was a tiny bit of discharge from the tip of my penis which conerns me. I cleaned the piercing/area with a mild soap and I have been doing some saline soaks here and there throughout the morning but the pain is still present and going to the bathroom still has me swearing and cringing. I was just wondering what the possible issues could be and what the best route would be to take as far as treatment.
Unless you’re dealing with some sort of sexually transmitted disease, it sounds to me like you irritated (maybe even tore) your piercing and/orurethra. You will know better than anyone if you’ve been doing anything recently that might have contributed to that. I would suggest seeing how it is in another day or so. If there isn’t any improvement, or the situation gets worse, a trip the doctor would be in order, I’d say.
+4 / 8 votes
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Posted by Derek Lowe | Permalink | 4 Comments
Monday August 4th, 2008 @ 6:09 PM
I have some scaring on my wrist from self injury. I would really like to get a tattoo on my wrist but i am worried about the scar tissue. is it possible to tattoo over scar tissue?
It’s definitely possible to effectively tattoo over scar tissue.
Scar tissue can be more difficult for the artist to work with as the the tissue is thinner and more delicate than non-damaged tissue. Linework through scartissue can often blow out under the tattoo and ruin the piece completely.
First of all, you need to find an artist who’s confident in his or her skills to be able to work with the area.
Secondly, you may find you’ll need to have a higher detailed tattoo over the scar (like a leaf or flower, etc) as opposed to something flat (like tribal or solid, untextured linework or shading) because the scar will show through just solid colour.
A reputable tattooer will be able to help you pick out the best design for the area and to cover the scar up completely.
+12 / 12 votes
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Posted by Lexci Million | Permalink | Comments
Sunday August 3rd, 2008 @ 8:45 PM
I recently lost my beloved dog who I’d had since I was 7. I am considering a memorial paw print tattoo and have been trying to come to a conclusion about whether including her cremation ashes in the tattoo ink is a good idea or not.
In my reasearch, I’ve read a lot saying that it’s considered to be safe. However, it also seems that it is difficult to find an artist willing to mix a small amount of ash into tattoo ink. If it’s a relatively safe practice, why the hesitation? Also, I’ve heard of people baking ashes for an additional few hours at a high temperature in their oven just before the tattoo- is this a good precaution to take?
Thanks in advance!
I’ve worked with a few artists who have done this for people; a handful of times total. In all the cases I can remember, the ashes were those of relatives or friends…no animals. I doubt there is really any appreciable difference between the two.
I can’t speak with any scientific authority, but I don’t see where it should cause a problem. If the ashes are a result of a proper creamation, there will be no harmful pathogens present in the ashes. None of the artists I’ve worked with ever reported hearing about any problems from their clients.
At the same time, while it is probably safe, you also have to respect the artists’ decision to not use something in the tattooing process that they are unsure of or are at all uncomfortable with. Most tattoo artists with respect for their craft and their clients have a sense of responsibility when it comes to the healing and longevity of the tattoo. Many artists may also want to avoid doing it from a legal point of view. If something does go wrong as a result of using the ashes, many people will start looking for someone to blame, instead of taking personal responsibility for the choice they made.
So while it may not seem like a big deal to you, you aren’t the only person involved in the process.
I also have a feeling you’ll be able to find someone willing to include the ashes if you continue your search.
+19 / 19 votes
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Posted by Derek Lowe | Permalink | 34 Comments
