Medically reviewed by Lucy Chen, MD Fact checked by Anna Harris Congrats on your new piercing! As fun as it is to welcome a new symbol of your self-expression, actually getting the piercing is only ...

Planning on getting pierced but want to do a lil research ahead of time? A wise move, IMO. Well, you've come to the right place. There are *a lot* of different ear piercings out there, so first things ...

The world of body modifications is constantly evolving. Those who love piercings are always finding somewhere new to put a snazzy piece of jewelry. One style that has gained popularity in the last few ...

Looking to spice up your accessory game with some new ear swag but think a traditional lobe piercing is too boring? Try a tragus piercing! Tragus piercings are a stylish type of body modification that ...

Thinking about getting a nose piercing? You're in the right place. Welcome to Nose Piercing 101: Cosmopolitan's handy guide to what to expect on your trip to the jewellery counter. Maybe you're trying ...

A snug piercing is a horizontal ear piercing located along the cartilage between the mid-helix (outer ear ridge) and the inner conch. Snug piercings can be especially painful and may not suit every ...