What Do Body and Facial Piercings Communicate About You?

Each person is raised with a certain set of values, morals, opinions, etc. Some values and morals are somewhat universal but many tend to be unique and based on religion, social or economic backgrounds, or the location of where you are raised.

For example, some religions consider the human body as sacred; a piercing can be seen as degrading that temple. On the other hand, other religions find decorating the body as spiritual and an act of sacrifice to god(s).

Among the controversy I do believe there is one main common thread; we all have opinions.

There are certain socially acceptable forms of piercing such as ear piercing. Some cultures pierce the ears of babies as part of their traditions. I was allowed to get my ears pierced when I was nine years old and it was a coming of age ritual in my family that I was big enough to do that. Earrings are very popular among women and seen as feminine. In fact, I am not sure I know anyone who does not have her ears pierced. What about men; should the standard be held differently for males? Some would say that a man getting his ear pierced defines his sexuality while others would say that it is simply a way to express one self. There are even guidelines to how many ear piercing are “normal” in society. Two ear piercings on each ear for a woman is typical but once she starts to add to that number some would say it is not professional or not lady-like.

Ears are one thing, but what about a nose or eyebrow ring? In the Indian culture getting one’s nose pierced is more focused on the actual jewel where as in the Muslim culture a woman about to get married has to bare one. In western culture, women who wear nose rings can be seen as “punk rock” or less corporate. In fact, some employers insist employees take nose rings or eyebrow rings out while at work.

Belly button rings can be hidden more easily and therefore not noticed. But, in my experience, men who see belly rings are often convinced the woman is more sexual or perhaps more exciting in bed. It is more of a sexy piercing than the other more traditional piercings. Piercing can get even more sexual through nipple or clitoris pierces which have been said to add to sexual pleasure. Again, these piercing are more discreet and can be easily hidden.

The fact is simple; everyone has an opinion and it is ultimately up to you to determine your own based on body and facial piercings. If you are comfortable then you should confidently wear your piercing.