It isn't just the permanent piercings that are growing in popularity. So-called 'play piercings' are temporary piercings often placed in patterns or designs. A common example is a "corset piercing," for which multiple pairs of rings are inserted on either side of the spine, then laced up with ribbon to form a corset. These are something that Nicholson is being asked to do more of in the past year.

 

There are degrees of play piercing and some people go deeper than others. While some people engage for aesthetic reasons, others just enjoy the sensation of being pierced. Google it and you'll find images involving hypodermic needles. The ones we're talking about are done using fine needles to avoid tissue damage and create minimal scarring. The piercings are usually taken out (by the piercer) the next day. Nicholson says that these are most commonly requested around fetish nights and for models doing erotic photo shoots.

Many people also enjoy doing play piercings as part of kinky sex, and some even go as far as to do their own permanent piercings in the bedroom, although experts wouldn't advise that anyone pierce something at home without expert supervision. Despite the fact it is not advised, the materials needed to do piercings and detailed instruction on how to perform them are readily available online.

 

Sasha Vier had her nipples pierced by her boyfriend and says it was an incredibly hot experience. "He talked with a professional piercer about how to do it and bought everything that they'd use to do it in a piercing shop. All the equipment was sterile and my man did a fantastic job," she says, "then we had hot sex while the endorphins were still charging around my body. Mmm."

 

However or whatever you get pierced, you need to take really good care of the wound as it can easily become infected while healing, which can cause scarring or disfigurement. Making use of that piercing too soon will delay healing and increase the length of time needed before you can truly get enjoyment form it.

 

And, because your piercing is an open wound, you are more at risk of transmitting or receiving sexually transmitted infections. Remember kids, safety first!