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Why they happen and how to recognize them... There is a myriad of reasons to choose a body piercing. Personal expression, an appreciation of body art, potential health benefits, and aesthetics are only a few possible motivators. We personally believe any reason is a good reason, but also that it’s important to know the risks before you decide to get pierced. Any time you modify your body, you are opening the door for infection. While not everyone develops an infection, the Mayo Clinic does estimate that approximately 30% of piercing lead to localized infections—don’t worry, though, as those infections tend...

🤗 Ear stretching experiences from our Instagram and Facebook followers! This post is dedicated to all who shared their ear lobe stretching experiences, tips and tricks with us on our Instagram.com/bodyj4you and Facebook Page. We at BodyJ4You want to facilitate conversation about the ear stretching journey from the everyday user. If you would like to add any suggestions or responses, please leave a comment on this post and we will add your response to the post.  We’d love to hear from you and we hope your stretched lobe tips can be helpful for someone else new to ear stretching! The views and...

Let's talk about female and male body piercings....nipple piercings to be exact. We went to Instagram and asked "What was your nipple piercing experience like & are you happy with it?". Once we asked this question we received lots of great comments about individuals nipple piercing experience's, responses about nipple piercing healing times and after care, and those thinking about getting a nipple piercing done! With all the responses we received we want to share this valuable information with you! The purpose of this post is to share these experiences with you so you have an idea of what to expect when getting...

Ear Stretching Guide The Top 20 Questions About Stretching Your Ear Lobes. Can your ears go back to normal after stretching? This depends on a few things...your skin's elasticity, how big you stretched your ears, if you experienced a blowout while stretching...etc. This isn't a yes or no question, it really depends on each individual because we are all different. Although a definite way to get your ears back to “normal” size is surgery. How long does it take for a stretched ear to heal? This depends on each person. Although sources say that 6 weeks is the minimum time...

Ear Stretching Safety Are you thinking of stretching your ears? Or are in need of some information on how to stretch your ears safely? You have come to the right place. We at BodyJ4You carry a wide selection of gauging kits. Aside from what we carry, we also want to be your go to source for information regarding ear stretching safety and care. Ear stretching is a rewarding type of body modification. It garners visual satisfaction from patience and dedication. The avenues to express yourself are endless, it allows one to wear something impactful, unique, and bold. Before you can...