In general: Needle goes in, jewelry goes in?
(coming soon) How do I use clamps? (coming soon) What’s the cork for? (coming soon) What could go wrong? (coming soon) How do I know where is safe to pierce? If it’s a piercing that has a cultural history, you can be pretty sure it’s safe even when you barely understand the relevant anatomy. That is, if this piercing has been done for thousands of years, it’s probably inside the range of what can be attempted by an amateur. This includes the basic ear piercings, nose piercings, lip piercings, and many of the basic genital piercings. (more coming soon) Can I get in legal trouble for piercing myself? Realistically, no. However, if you present a profile that makes doctors (or your parents) believe that you are a danger either to yourself or to others, you might find yourself committed against your will. If you are also a cutter (ie. if you scar yourself), you should keep this risk in mind. Can I get in legal trouble for piercing someone else? If your area has laws about piercing (age requ
