Body art modification is being debated a lot these days. People believe that it is unnatural, risky and probably irrational to get piercings in the most unconventional areas. There may be all the criticism going on but it is also true that body art modification have been used even by the early man to scare off the enemy. Though the idea, purpose and techniques have changed today, piercing is still very popular with people from all ages and genres. It is one's individual perception and regardless to what anyone says, you can't change someone else's idea of his own body. If they want, they can get their bodies pierced in any way they want but the only thing to remember is to do it right as to protect themselves from any injury or infection.

Awareness and education on body piercing is crucial these days. Regardless to what your feelings may be, you should know how it is done, what the risks are and if you should get yourself pierced in the first place. First question should be whether you really want it or are you trying imitating someone? If the voice inside you says it is something you should get for yourself, go for it then. Not to make a style statement, not because someone else did it and definitely not to prove anyone a point but because you would love having a piercing.

Even a piercing says a lot about you. In some cultures, it is required for women to get their ears pierced. It makes them more effeminate. So every piercing reveals a bit of your character, so you should be certain about your spot and type. There are different types of piercings that you can get - lip piercing, tragus piercing, tongue piercing, surface piercing, smiley piercing, corset piercing and many more. Which one would suit your personality the best? Tragus and lip piercings are two of the most common piercings because they don't hurt as much and even suit most of the people. For those who are looking for more unconventional piercings, hip, collarbone, nape piercings might interest you.

To answer a frequently asked query, yes it does hurt when you get your body pierced. A needle perforates your skin, enters your body and leaves a hole behind - it is supposed to hurt. But it depends on the type of piercing, where you get it and experience of the piercer. Corset piercing, for example, is one of the most hurtful piercings in the world; get it done from the best piercer and the pain will still make you gasp. Moreover, piercings get infected, rejected and migrated and there are other skin diseases that are associated with it which you should research on before you enter the studio.

This is not to discourage you but to tell you all that there is to know about it. The better informed you are, the better judgment you will make. When it is about your body and its safety, it is advised that you stop, think for some time and then make the choice. You don't have to make haste because honestly, you can get it done tomorrow or the next day but getting it today without realizing what you are getting yourself into is a stupid thing to do.