The pain level for a tongue piercing is moderate, generally feeling like pressure rather than sharp pain. Healing time can take anywhere from four to eight weeks. Proper aftercare, including sea salt ...

Editors Note: This story was written before COVID-19 had an impact on Iowa City. The piercing shops mentioned are temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Are you ready?” he asked me, ...

The healing process of a tongue piercing may vary from person to person. However, with proper aftercare, the body typically treats the piercing like a scar healing. A tongue piercing creates a wound ...

Throughout history, body piercing has been a symbol of beauty, sexuality, ritual initiation and rites of passage. Mayan royalty had their tongues and genitals pierced; during the Victorian era, many ...

Whether you're considering the common single-stud tongue piercing or want something completely out there, a tongue piercing can be personalized in terms of placement, jewelry, and style. "Tongue ...