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lynnloheide
Nov 11, 20227 min read
The Girl with a Pearl Earring- A Look at Transfem Piercing History
Authors Note: This blog post is a look at the history of ear piercings in the LGBTQ community, specifically the transfem community....
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lynnloheide
Nov 4, 20226 min read
Is Anyone Entitled to an Apprenticeship?
What did you want to be when you grow up? When I was younger I wanted to be an artist- a painter, a sculptor, a photographer. I wasn’t...
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lynnloheide
Oct 28, 202217 min read
From Surviving to Thriving: How We Can Support Surviors of Abuse in the Industry
CW: Abuse, Domestic Violence, Mental Health Issues As an industry I think we have taken major strides in recent years to deal with issues...
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lynnloheide
Oct 21, 20228 min read
Fine Jewelry vs Body Jewelry
Let’s talk about jewelry! And not just any jewelry- today we are talking about gold and diamonds, rubies and platinum, sapphires and...
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lynnloheide
Oct 14, 202211 min read
My Nipple Piercing Experience- an Honest Look at Longterm Effects
Anyone who has followed me or interacted with my content for a bit knows that I am deeply passionate about piercings. And more than just...
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lynnloheide
Oct 7, 20225 min read
The Moche of Peru- Traditional Andean Body Modification
When we think of traditional indigenous cultures that practice body modification, there are a range of beautiful, unique cultures many of...
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lynnloheide
Sep 30, 20226 min read
Shadowing- A Guide For Piercers
Many folks are aware of the path to becoming a piercer- getting an apprenticeship, learning from a mentor, and then working on your own...
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lynnloheide
Sep 16, 20224 min read
Psoriasis and Piercings
To learn more on YouTube click here Psoriasis- a skin disorder, considered to be an autoimmune condition that effects the skin, leading...
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lynnloheide
Sep 9, 20225 min read
Retiring A Piercing- How to Heal After Removal
Sometimes, things don’t go the way we intended with our piercings. Maybe we simply changed our mind about what we wanted, or perhaps a...
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lynnloheide
Sep 1, 20227 min read
Body Jewelry Gifting Guide
Shopping season is upon us! As we roll into fall early shoppers are already making holiday lists, planning presents, and getting gifts....
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lynnloheide
Aug 27, 20225 min read
Menstruation and Piercings
Menstruation! This is the natural cycle by which folks with uterus’ prepare for pregnancy- and if there’s no pregnancy sheds the lining...
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lynnloheide
Aug 17, 20228 min read
What's in a Name- The Many Uses of Labret Studs
When you hear the word labret- what do you think of? For most, it’s a labret piercing, a piercing through the lower lip. Some may also...
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lynnloheide
Aug 14, 20227 min read
How to Handle Your Partner Getting a New Piercing
Planning to get a new piercing is one of the most exciting steps in getting pierced. Deciding you want a new piercing, looking up photos,...
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lynnloheide
Jul 29, 20221 min read
Online Shopping Guide
One of my most frequently asked questions is where to get good quality body jewelry online. I do have this blog which is a guide to...
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lynnloheide
Jul 22, 20227 min read
Tongue Stretching
Last few weeks we talked about standard tongue piercings and paired tongue piercings here on the blog. Those articles, with a run down of...
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lynnloheide
Jul 15, 20226 min read
Biocompatible Resin Body Jewelry?!
When we think about biocompatible, body safe jewelry for body piercings, resin is not the first material that springs to mind. In fact,...
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lynnloheide
Jul 9, 20227 min read
Paired Tongue Piercings 101
Last week we talked all about tongue piercings- information about oral health risks, healing, anatomy, and more! But this was all focused...
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lynnloheide
Jun 30, 20226 min read
Tongue Piercing 101
Tongue piercings! These popular piercings have been around for many years and have been a cultural staple here in America. From movie...
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lynnloheide
Jun 18, 20229 min read
How to Make Your Studio an LGBT+ Safe Space
I received a message the other day from a piercer overseas, who was asking for some advice in their studio. Namely, how to be a more...
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lynnloheide
Jun 10, 20227 min read
Luxury Piercing & Identity Affirming Piercing- Decolonizing the Industry
Co-Authored by Oluremi MB and Lynn Loheide For the past few decades the body piercing industry has worked tirelessly to set itself apart...
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