Traditionally, a right-side piercing identified a man as gay as part of LGBT “culture and code” to secretly identify oneself to the community. The left-side is widely accepted as heterosexual or straight while dual piercings do not indicate sexual preference, though some believe it indicates bisexual preferences.
Then, what do piercings represent?
The reasons for piercing or not piercing are varied. Some people pierce for religious or spiritual reasons, while others pierce for self-expression, for aesthetic value, for sexual pleasure, to conform to their culture or to rebel against it.
Considering this, what piercings are dangerous?
OK, so enough let’s move on to some of the more common dangerous piercings to get done:
- Micro Dermal, Dermal Implants, and Pocketing: …
- Snake Eyes, Off Center Tongue Piercings, and Horizontal Tongue Piercings: …
- Tongue Splitting: …
- Gun Piercing: …
- Mandibular Piercing: …
- Dermal Punches: …
- Sub-Dermal and Trans-Dermal Implants:
What does wearing an earring on the left mean?
Dear Abby: According to an ancient Chinese belief, the wearing of an earring in the left ear symbolizes that that person`s life has been endangered, and to prevent a recurrence, an earring is worn. It is supposedly protection against bad luck.
Are piercings permanent?
The best thing about piercings is that they’re not permanent! So, after all is said and done, if you’re unhappy with your piercing (or just outgrow it), you can absolutely remove it.
What is the Medusa piercing?
A philtrum piercing, nicknamed a medusa piercing, is an upper lip piercing placed in the philtrum, directly under the septum of the nose. It is typically pierced using a labret stud as jewelry, with the ball sitting outside the mouth in the dip of the top lip.
What are pierced eyes?
Eyeball piercings, technically called extraocular implants, involve surgically implanting jewelry just below the clear surface of the white of your eye. It’s important to note that this is a cosmetic procedure that comes with serious risks.
