The Art of Body Piercing

<p>“To some piercing is just another accessory; to others it’s the beginning of a new life.”<br />—Dennis Sullivan Certified Body Piercer Spokane Washington</p><p>Body piercing has become more commonplace in today’s society. It can be artistic and expressive and a reflection of your personality. But there is more to piercing than shoving a needle through the skin. In <em>The Art of Body Piercing</em> author Genia Gaffaney provides a thorough guide to getting a body piercing and follows the procedure step-by-step to ensure a successful experience.</p><p>In this guide Gaffaney a certified body piercer since 2000 and business owner since 1993 answers a host of questions related to the body-piercing process—before during and after:</p><p>How do you select a body-piercing shop?<br />What is the appropriate age at which to get a piercing?<br />What type of jewelry should you choose?<br />How should you clean body jewelry?<br />How should you change body jewelry?<br />What should you know about genital piercing?<br />How can you avoid infection?<br />Should you get more than one piercing in the same area?</p><p>With charts and photos <em>The Art of Body Piercing</em> details a host of practical information to let you express yourself through piercings and body jewelry.</p>