Can you get pleasure out of so much pain? This is the common question you would ask yourself if you were considering getting your body pierced.
Body piercing has been around for thousands of years. People used to have body piercings for idol worship. For instance, in the Bible, Abraham’s grandson, Jacob, told all the people to cast off all of their body piercing jewelry because it was displeasing to God. He said that people were making a temple of their body and worshipping themselves and their bodies were for God and not themselves. Now in the twenty-first century, it is mainly used for a trendy, rebellious look. No matter what reason you are doing it for, you are probably going to feel the pain from your choice.
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If you are one of the few that thinks that it doesn’t hurt then your choice is a little easier. Do people really want to be in style so much that they are willing to deal with this pain? Pain is not the only consequence that comes from it. Infection is another risk involved with body piercing. An employer might see the piercings as looking unprofessional and may think the person looks irresponsible. The majority of people getting piercings are the younger generation that probably do not care what their employer thinks. They are doing it to express their individuality and showing that they are on the cutting edge of
Professional tattoos are definitely safer, but they are expensive, inconvenient and often impersonal. The Oberlin stick and poke artists are available, but recommend a cautious approach to these funky tattoos.
There are many other adverse outcomes that an oral piercing can cause. Nerve damage which is loss of sensation to the piercing site or movement problems is one of the outcomes. Swelling of the tongue can also occur, which can lead to obstruction of the airway or suffocation. Another serious outcome from an oral piercing can be Endocarditis. Endocarditis is caused by an open wound created by a piercing that leaves an open way to bacteria to enter the blood stream which can cause inflammation to the heart or inflammation of the heart
The aftercare of a tattoo is complex for the first couple of weeks. The tattoo cannot be soaked in water for 7-10 days, it cannot be exposed to the sun for 2-3 weeks, and it is detrimental that the skin is not picked or scratched in the area around the tattoo also. Also, the tattoo parlor that is chosen by a person determines the immediate aftercare instructions. Some say to remove the bandage right away. While others insist that you leave it on for two hours. This contains a risk since you don’t know which way is more accurate and safer. Body piercing is far easier to take care of in the weeks following the piercing. Depending on the body part all that is suggested is that for the first few weeks you apply a disinfection lotion or some other form of anti-bacterial liquid. Other than that piercings are free of care.
Your mouth is an environment full of breeding bacteria causing an easy access for infection and swelling to occur. One of every five piercings results in infection from dirty puncture wounds. According to the American Dental Association an infection could become life threatening if not taken care of immediately. Consequently your mouth and tongue could swell so much causing a blockage of the airway making it difficult to breathe. It also could cause speech problems especially with S’s and T’s due to an increased saliva production from the jewelry. This can also alter taste. Piercing can furthermore cause a more likelihood of the transmission of herpes simplex virus and hepatitis B and C (Rudolph, 2013). Infection can also increase risk for endocarditis. To help prevent swelling it is recommended to allow small pieces of ice to melt in the mouth and also sleep with the head elevated above the heart for the first few days. It is crucial to not share plates, cups, and eating utensils to keep from passing bacteria. Using a salt water rinse and avoiding alcohol and spicy foods can also help decrease swelling and infection.
The perception of tattoos and those wearing them has varied in societies since tattoos first started being used. Some of the reasons people had/have tattoos include: therapy, protection, homage, memory, religion, or a dumb mistake. In historic cases, tattoos were used as a way to communicate with others, and were a common occurrence in most societies throughout history. Schildkrout states “There is no culture in which people do not, or did not paint, pierce, tattoo, reshape, or simply adorn their bodies (Schildkrout).”Since modern technology has made tattoos relatively affordable, faster and slightly less painful to receive, tattooing has shifted from select groups to “everyone else”. There are no specific groups for tattoos anymore, they are seen everywhere on all types of people and are less discriminated agains...
As with most alterations, the human body will heal without severe damage. However, there are a couple of piercings that have a more difficult time through the healing process; some men have reported damage to their genitals after getting the
...llious and dangerous. One should be delighted to have the freedom to dress and decorate themselves as they wish. Having a tattoo in today’s world still may not be viewed as professional, but tattoos are definitely no longer, nor should they ever be, viewed as unprofessional.
My side of things varies greatly from theirs. I feel that the decision should remain completely up to the student with the piercing. I also think that the students have the right to decided if the ring or jewelry interferes with their education. Personally, I don't feel that anyone's jewelry interferes with my own education. I know several people that have their navel, nose, tongue, eyebrow, cheek, and lip pierced and it doesn't seem to bother any of them or their classmates and piers. Although I am on the side of the people who want to have the right to keep their piercings, I do feel that people can easily go overboard. If I walk down the hall and see an individual of either gender that has multiple facial piercings and jewelry hanging all over their face, then I think that it would bother me. I think that a maximum of three facial piercings would still allow the student to look very different without attracting too mush attention. You could always get as many piercings as you want on parts of your body that doesn't show in public.
Tattoos have been around for quite some time now, and they have always been a symbol of belonging, cultural expression or for religion. These days, individuals choose to tattoo themselves because it is part of their lifestyle or personal image. While continuing to grow in popularity and becoming a lifestyle, people are facing issues with having visible tattoos in the workforce. Although it is a form of free expression, employers have a right to enforce certain rules about tattoos in their company because they have a public image to uphold. How you present yourself to the public is solely important, which is why tattoos should not be allowed to be seen in the workplace, since it may appear offensive or unconservative.
Only people with authoritative value are allowed to make these ‘choices’ and ‘decisions’ while others just do what they are told . Tattoos are already considered taboo, yet when it concerns kids the situation turns on its head. Similar to other taboo subjects, the law for tattooing a minor varies from state to state, so it seems that there really is not a real answer. South Dakota state laws states,” Anyone who is tattooing a minor under age 18 is to obtain a signed consent from the minor’s parents authorizing the tattoo (nscl 34)”. In Virginia, the laws says specifically that,”… prohibits anyone from tattooing under age 18… under 18 except under the presence of the person’s parent or guardian… (nscl 38)”. It seems as though most states do not care as long as the minor’s parent or guardian is okay with the procedure, but I believe the youngest age a child should be age 16 not age 18. My reasoning for this decision is that Angelica getting a tattoo (at age 16) does not affect anyone else, but themselves, it sparks their sense of individuality, and teens are already making huge decisions as is so tattoos should not be a
The primary customer was the little girl receiving the ear piercing. At the time of the incident, the child was between 5-7 years old. Children may react negatively to medical procedures due to a lack of understanding, which leads to fear; this theory applies to the situation with the girl and the piercing gun. The young girl lacked understanding of why the cartridge was stuck in her ear and why the pain would not stop. Tamparo & Lindh stated when communicating with children, healthcare professionals should use short and simple explanations, be honest, and to pay attention to the verbal and nonverbal cues (p. 85).
There are several articles and lists of celebrities with piercings online. All of them feature scantily clad women in swimsuits showing off their piercings. The most common piercings on these lists were belly button piercings, but there were also multiple women with nose piercings, nipple piercings, and tongue piercings. None of these articles included much background information on the women or why they decided to pierce themselves, but all of them had many pictures of women’s bodies with piercings. Some of these women had other bodily modifications, such as plastic surgery and their new bodies were displayed with their
Getting a tattoo is every 20 something girl’s dream. Inking your body can be the coolest decision of your life, it symbolizes cool personality. Tattoo is a way of expressing your interests, thoughts, emotions. There is a misconception that tattoos are painful or life threatening, but dearie everything comes with a cost and if you ink yourself from a reputed tattoo parlor then you wouldn 't experience anything close to those horrific tales that you have heard. However, inking your body is definitely a big decision of your life as once done, it might be quite difficult to remove. So research well before you are all set to ink your body. Your back is one of the sassiest places to tattoo
Are tattoos a kiss of death at a workplace? According to Student Research Center, nearly 4 out of every 10 Americans in their 30s have been inked. ''In April 2000 15% of Americans were tattooed (which is roughly around 40 million people) (The National Geographic).'There are different types of tattoos, from color to black and white, even glow in the dark. Number of tattoo paralos in the U.S. is 21,000'' (Tattoo Statistics 1) and more is being added every single day. People spend about $1.6 billion on tattoos once a year. ''In the U.S. more women than men are tattooed, 36% of the ages is between 18-25 and 40% of those ages are 26-40 that have at least one tattoo.''(Random facts 1) People have been getting tattoos for a while now. It has been said that ''tattoos date back as far as the Neolithic era or around the fourth to fifth millennium BC.''(skinsight.com 1) Tattoos should be acceptable at a place of business because people get tattoos for significant purposes, tattoos can tell stories and build confidence, body art is a way for someone to express themselves, make up, and tattoos are reminders of life time experiences.
Would you let your child be taught by a man or woman who has tattoos or piercings? Would you be comfortable to be served or helped by someone in a professional manner who has tattoos and or piercings? These are just a few questions that have been raising a lot of debate in the past few recent years due to the increase of people having tattoos and piercings in more noticeable, and harder to cover up spots.