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##r/piercing, almost anything involving poking holes in flesh with sharp metal.         
Welcome to the piercing subreddit! Before participating, please read the [**rules of r/piercing**](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/about/rules/) and our guidelines first.

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##rules

**Photos**

* All images in a post should be **clear, in focus, well lit**         
* All photos should be  **close up** to only showcase the piercing or relevant body part in detail       
* Poses should be neutral and designed to show off only the piercing      
* There should be no nudity in the picture beyond what is necessary to show the piercing      
* Credit the piercer and shop by name whenever possible, include jewelry information if you have it       
* Do not include social media handles, shop website links or (self) promotion in either photo or text    

Detailed information including photography tips can be found [here](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/se2tun/rpiercing_spotlight_photo_guidelines_please_read/)
     

**Choice of words matter, be kind to one another**      
  
Abusive or judgmental comments, slurs and profanity will be removed and may lead to a ban per moderator discretion.     
Bigotry and hate speech will be met with a permaban.         
Detailed information can be found [here](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/r1kkai/rpiercing_rule_spotlight_rule_number_two/)


**Comments about appearance and/or any sexual comments are not allowed**        

We have zero tolerance for all unsolicited comments about appearance that are unrelated to the poster's piercing(s). For example physical features, perceived flaws, beauty and/or any sexual comments.     
Offending users will be banned.      
To make sure that your well intended comment doesn’t break this rule read the [detailed explanation](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/qvnmg9/rpiercing_rule_spotlight_rule_number_four/)


**Anything and everything** involving DIY is not allowed.    
 
This includes, ***but is not limited to***, anything advocating or instructing at-home piercings. This is incredibly dangerous, for a number of reasons.         
Offending users will be banned.     
If you’re looking for help with a DIY piercing gone wrong, please go to your health care professional or a reputable piercer asap
Detailed information can be found [here](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/rjvmmj/rpiercing_rule_spotlight_rule_number_five/)


**Unsafe, harmful, dangerous advice or at home “remedies”** are not allowed on this subreddit.    
 
This includes tea tree oil, aspirin paste, hydrogen peroxide, bactine, (rubbing) alcohol i.a.      
Advice should be in line with current professional aftercare guidelines or be backed by scientific medical studies related to the healing of puncture wounds in relation to piercings      
Detailed information can be found [here](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/r00x6t/rpiercing_spotlight_rule_number_six/)


**Sales, advertising or (self)promotion** is not allowed on this subreddit, doing so will lead to a ban
Likewise we do not allow memes, low effort, karma farming and the like.
     
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## guidelines


**Photography tip!**  
To photograph your own piercings with the better back camera of your phone, get a mirror (or two)      
Aim the back camera at your piercing and with some angling you can see the screen of your phone in the mirror and you can then frame, focus and take the photo.

**Have a question about your piercing?**     
Please provide the following information that is needed to give you advice.

- How old is your piercing?    
- What’s the jewelry shape (for example, barbell, labret, screw, L shape, ring)?     
- What’s the type of threading if your jewelry is not a ring (threadless, internally or externally threaded)?      
- What’s the jewelry material? 
- if not a ring, when was the jewelry downsized?      
- What’s your aftercare routine? Describe in detail please, including the exact products you use.       


**Help keep our community and it’s members safe**    
If you see a post or comment that’s not in line with [the rules](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercingtesting/about/rules/), hit the report button to notify the moderators.     
Upvote good advice,  by all means downvote bad advice, but **do not** downvote users just for asking questions and trying to learn.

**Not sure if your post would be allowed**,   
or have any other questions about this subreddit? [Send the mods a message](https://old.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=/r/piercing)



**NSFW** Posts that fit the following categories should be tagged [NSFW](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/qxu29c/rpiercing_rule_spotlight_rule_number_3/)
       
* Images of genital modifications, including the pubic mound, ***male and female*** nipples.    
* Images of blood, gore, or severe infection. This includes fresh dermal punches.     
* Images or videos of modifications in progress (needle, scalpel, or dermal punch in flesh).   
* Any images that could be interpreted as suggestive.    
* Self posts discussing genital modifications, or containing in-text links to any of the aforementioned NSFW topics.    
* When in doubt, tag it NSFW. ***Tip!***, can’t find the tag? Simply type NSFW in the title of your post and the tag will be added automatically.     

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## Handy links     

[r/piercing spotlight](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/search/?q=r%2Fpiercing%20rule%20spotlight&restrict_sr=1&sr_nsfw=)     

[Tips, trics & hacks](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/qwbr7k/what_are_your_best_tips_tricks_or_lifehacks_to/)     

[Jewelry](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/qy4wyl/about_jewelry/)   

[Jewelry, how it works](https://www.safepiercing.org.au/how-to/)     

[Professional Piercer Organizations](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/qw7pcl/a_list_of_international_professional_piercing/)    

[Good septum placement](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/i38bmq/examples_of_correct_septum_piercing_placement/)     

[good deviated septum placement](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/uy5i4r/examples_of_proper_septum_piercingsplacement_on/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)      

[about rings](https://web.archive.org/web/20220706233548/http://www.jefsaunders.com/2015/05/rings-are-not-devil.html)    
   
[It’s not a keloid](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/fx15jr/psa_its_not_a_keloid_really_its_not/)     

[Irritation](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/dlij72/help_my_piercing_looks_irritatedredi_have_a/)     

[Infection](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/fq4xr1/a_guide_to_infected_piercings_dos_and_donts/)     

[Anatomy matters](https://www.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/ra857q/a_client_came_to_our_studio_with_a_two_week_old/)        

[surface jewelry](https://bananapiercer.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/graphicosurfok010.jpg)         

[gauge to fractions and millimeters](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/s2eiwj/a_gauge_to_mm_plug_conversion_chart_that_doesnt/)

Want to be verified as a piercer on this subreddit and receive flair? [Click here](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/wtg1ja/piercer_verification_and_flair/)       

Join the mod team! [click here](https://forms.gle/4PGMnLCDGF5thMYTA)
  
Question for the mods? [Click here](https://reddit.com/message/compose?to=/r/piercing&subject=About%3A&message=If%20your%20question%20is%20about%20a%20specific%20post%20or%20comment%2C%20please%20copy%20the%20link%20here%3A)

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## Weekly thread    

[Curious Question Sunday](https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/search/?q=Curious%20AND%20Question%20AND%20Sunday&restrict_sr=1&sr_nsfw=&sort=new)      
[Informational Monday](https://www.reddit.com/r/piercing/search/?q=Flair%3Aother%2Bweekly%2Bthread&restrict_sr=1&sr_nsfw=&sort=new)

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##Other piercing related subreddits

* [r/bodymods](http://reddit.com/r/bodymods)

* [r/stretched](http://reddit.com/r/stretched)

* [r/PiercingMemes](http://reddit.com/r/PiercingMemes)

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##Filter by Flair

[Discussion](http://aa.reddit.com/r/piercing/#aa) [all things jewelry](http://ai.reddit.com/r/piercing/#ai)       
[info](http://ab.reddit.com/r/piercing/#ab) [troubleshoot existing piercing](http://ar.reddit.com/r/piercing/#ar)      
[showing off set up](http://am.reddit.com/r/piercing/#am)[surface piercings](http://ac.reddit.com/r/piercing/#ac)       
[stretching](http://ad.reddit.com/r/piercing/#ad) [general question](http://an.reddit.com/r/piercing/#an)       
[nipple piercings](http://ae.reddit.com/r/piercing/#ae) [Advice on my set up](http://aq.reddit.com/r/piercing/#aq)                    
[large gauge piercing](http://ao.reddit.com/r/piercing/#ao)        
[genital piercings](http://ah.reddit.com/r/piercing/#ah) [weekly thread](http://ap.reddit.com/r/piercing/#ap)         


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<h2><a href="/r/piercing">r/piercing</a>, almost anything involving poking holes in flesh with sharp metal.</h2>

Welcome to the piercing subreddit! Before participating, please read the <a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/about/rules/">rules of r/piercing</a> and our guidelines first.

<hr/>

<hr/>

<h2>rules</h2>

Photos

<ul>
<li>All images in a post should be clear, in focus, well lit </li>
<li>All photos should be close up to only showcase the piercing or relevant body part in detail </li>
<li>Poses should be neutral and designed to show off only the piercing </li>
<li>There should be no nudity in the picture beyond what is necessary to show the piercing </li>
<li>Credit the piercer and shop by name whenever possible, include jewelry information if you have it </li>
<li>Do not include social media handles, shop website links or (self) promotion in either photo or text </li>
</ul>

Detailed information including photography tips can be found <a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/se2tun/rpiercing_spotlight_photo_guidelines_please_read/">here</a>

Choice of words matter, be kind to one another 

Abusive or judgmental comments, slurs and profanity will be removed and may lead to a ban per moderator discretion. 
Bigotry and hate speech will be met with a permaban. 
Detailed information can be found <a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/r1kkai/rpiercing_rule_spotlight_rule_number_two/">here</a>

Comments about appearance and/or any sexual comments are not allowed 

We have zero tolerance for all unsolicited comments about appearance that are unrelated to the poster&#39;s piercing(s). For example physical features, perceived flaws, beauty and/or any sexual comments. 
Offending users will be banned. 
To make sure that your well intended comment doesn’t break this rule read the <a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/qvnmg9/rpiercing_rule_spotlight_rule_number_four/">detailed explanation</a>

Anything and everything involving DIY is not allowed. 

This includes, but is not limited to, anything advocating or instructing at-home piercings. This is incredibly dangerous, for a number of reasons. 
Offending users will be banned. 
If you’re looking for help with a DIY piercing gone wrong, please go to your health care professional or a reputable piercer asap
Detailed information can be found <a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/rjvmmj/rpiercing_rule_spotlight_rule_number_five/">here</a>

Unsafe, harmful, dangerous advice or at home “remedies” are not allowed on this subreddit. 

This includes tea tree oil, aspirin paste, hydrogen peroxide, bactine, (rubbing) alcohol i.a. 
Advice should be in line with current professional aftercare guidelines or be backed by scientific medical studies related to the healing of puncture wounds in relation to piercings 
Detailed information can be found <a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/r00x6t/rpiercing_spotlight_rule_number_six/">here</a>

Sales, advertising or (self)promotion is not allowed on this subreddit, doing so will lead to a ban
Likewise we do not allow memes, low effort, karma farming and the like.

<hr/>

<hr/>

<h2>guidelines</h2>

Photography tip! 
To photograph your own piercings with the better back camera of your phone, get a mirror (or two) 
Aim the back camera at your piercing and with some angling you can see the screen of your phone in the mirror and you can then frame, focus and take the photo.

Have a question about your piercing? 
Please provide the following information that is needed to give you advice.

<ul>
<li>How old is your piercing? </li>
<li>What’s the jewelry shape (for example, barbell, labret, screw, L shape, ring)? </li>
<li>What’s the type of threading if your jewelry is not a ring (threadless, internally or externally threaded)? </li>
<li>What’s the jewelry material? </li>
<li>if not a ring, when was the jewelry downsized? </li>
<li>What’s your aftercare routine? Describe in detail please, including the exact products you use. </li>
</ul>

Help keep our community and it’s members safe 
If you see a post or comment that’s not in line with <a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercingtesting/about/rules/">the rules</a>, hit the report button to notify the moderators. 
Upvote good advice, by all means downvote bad advice, but do not downvote users just for asking questions and trying to learn.

Not sure if your post would be allowed, 
or have any other questions about this subreddit? <a href="https://old.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=/r/piercing">Send the mods a message</a>

NSFW Posts that fit the following categories should be tagged <a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/qxu29c/rpiercing_rule_spotlight_rule_number_3/">NSFW</a>

<ul>
<li>Images of genital modifications, including the pubic mound, male and female nipples. </li>
<li>Images of blood, gore, or severe infection. This includes fresh dermal punches. </li>
<li>Images or videos of modifications in progress (needle, scalpel, or dermal punch in flesh). </li>
<li>Any images that could be interpreted as suggestive. </li>
<li>Self posts discussing genital modifications, or containing in-text links to any of the aforementioned NSFW topics. </li>
<li>When in doubt, tag it NSFW. Tip!, can’t find the tag? Simply type NSFW in the title of your post and the tag will be added automatically. </li>
</ul>

<hr/>

<hr/>

<h2>Handy links</h2>

<a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/search/?q=r%2Fpiercing%20rule%20spotlight&amp;restrict_sr=1&amp;sr_nsfw=">r/piercing spotlight</a> 

<a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/qwbr7k/what_are_your_best_tips_tricks_or_lifehacks_to/">Tips, trics &amp; hacks</a> 

<a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/qy4wyl/about_jewelry/">Jewelry</a> 

<a href="https://www.safepiercing.org.au/how-to/">Jewelry, how it works</a> 

<a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/qw7pcl/a_list_of_international_professional_piercing/">Professional Piercer Organizations</a> 

<a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/i38bmq/examples_of_correct_septum_piercing_placement/">Good septum placement</a> 

<a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/uy5i4r/examples_of_proper_septum_piercingsplacement_on/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web2x&amp;context=3">good deviated septum placement</a> 

<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220706233548/http://www.jefsaunders.com/2015/05/rings-are-not-devil.html">about rings</a> 

<a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/fx15jr/psa_its_not_a_keloid_really_its_not/">It’s not a keloid</a> 

<a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/dlij72/help_my_piercing_looks_irritatedredi_have_a/">Irritation</a> 

<a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/fq4xr1/a_guide_to_infected_piercings_dos_and_donts/">Infection</a> 

<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/ra857q/a_client_came_to_our_studio_with_a_two_week_old/">Anatomy matters</a> 

<a href="https://bananapiercer.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/graphicosurfok010.jpg">surface jewelry</a> 

<a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/s2eiwj/a_gauge_to_mm_plug_conversion_chart_that_doesnt/">gauge to fractions and millimeters</a>

Want to be verified as a piercer on this subreddit and receive flair? <a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/wtg1ja/piercer_verification_and_flair/">Click here</a> 

Join the mod team! <a href="https://forms.gle/4PGMnLCDGF5thMYTA">click here</a>

Question for the mods? <a href="https://reddit.com/message/compose?to=/r/piercing&amp;subject=About%3A&amp;message=If%20your%20question%20is%20about%20a%20specific%20post%20or%20comment%2C%20please%20copy%20the%20link%20here%3A">Click here</a>

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<h2>Weekly thread</h2>

<a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/piercing/search/?q=Curious%20AND%20Question%20AND%20Sunday&amp;restrict_sr=1&amp;sr_nsfw=&amp;sort=new">Curious Question Sunday</a> 
<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/piercing/search/?q=Flair%3Aother%2Bweekly%2Bthread&amp;restrict_sr=1&amp;sr_nsfw=&amp;sort=new">Informational Monday</a>

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<h2>Other piercing related subreddits</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://reddit.com/r/bodymods">r/bodymods</a></li>
<li><a href="http://reddit.com/r/stretched">r/stretched</a></li>
<li><a href="http://reddit.com/r/PiercingMemes">r/PiercingMemes</a></li>
</ul>

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<h2>Filter by Flair</h2>

<a href="http://aa.reddit.com/r/piercing/#aa">Discussion</a> <a href="http://ai.reddit.com/r/piercing/#ai">all things jewelry</a> 
<a href="http://ab.reddit.com/r/piercing/#ab">info</a> <a href="http://ar.reddit.com/r/piercing/#ar">troubleshoot existing piercing</a> 
<a href="http://am.reddit.com/r/piercing/#am">showing off set up</a><a href="http://ac.reddit.com/r/piercing/#ac">surface piercings</a> 
<a href="http://ad.reddit.com/r/piercing/#ad">stretching</a> <a href="http://an.reddit.com/r/piercing/#an">general question</a> 
<a href="http://ae.reddit.com/r/piercing/#ae">nipple piercings</a> <a href="http://aq.reddit.com/r/piercing/#aq">Advice on my set up</a> 
<a href="http://ao.reddit.com/r/piercing/#ao">large gauge piercing</a> 
<a href="http://ah.reddit.com/r/piercing/#ah">genital piercings</a> <a href="http://ap.reddit.com/r/piercing/#ap">weekly thread</a> 

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| New here? Welcome! In the app, tap on &quot;see more&quot; first. On desktop, check the sidebar first
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