Why do people have a tounge stud?
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Some people think it is for oral sex, but I got one because my friend did and I thought it looked cool. BAD IDEA because 6 years later I had to have gum surgery because of the stupid thing. So if anyone you know is considering getting one, tell them not to!
I don't know. Maybe there are handicap mentally?
to make them better candidates for political office
thats a great question....i find it really nasty! lol & it kinna looks wierd too....they must be disturbed or rebellious!
i had my tongue pierced and loved it but used to frequently swallow the bar and balls! i got sick of replacing them so removed it.
my reason for getting it was i thought it wd be cool and sexy. the reason i miss it and wd get it again is because i liked how it felt in my mouth and it kept me occupied i was never bored!
it was also a great enhancer for oral sex and definately spiced up kisses!
I got mine when I was younger because it was "cool" thing to do (back in catholic /boy only school)
when I started working for "corporate world" as computer technician I got rid of it :(
but if it helps here is some more info:
History and culture
There is a history of ritual tongue piercing in both Aztec and Maya cultures, with illustrations of priests piercing their tongue and then either drawing blood from it or passing rough cords, designed to inflict pain, through the hole. There is no evidence of permanent or long term tongue piercing in Aztec culture, however, despite the practice of many other permanent body modifications.
Permanent or long term piercing of the tongue is part of the resurgence of body piercing in contemporary society. The ready availability of high quality, surgical steel barbell style jewelery is associated with the emergence of this piercing in the 1980s. As with many piercing innovations, the origin of this piercing is associated with Gauntlet, the first professional body piercing studio in the United States, formerly located in Los Angeles, California. Elayne Angel, the first person awarded the Master Piercer's certificate by Jim Ward, body piercing pioneer and founder of Gauntlet, is commonly associated with the promotion and popularity of this piercing.
A common misconception is that since the mouth is dirty (see staphylococcus and streptococcus), tongue and oral piercings are more prone to infection and will take longer than other piercings to heal. While it is true that the human mouth, and foods can contain numerous bacteria, saliva is highly effective at both protecting from infection and promoting healing. For this reason, oral piercings tend to actually heal faster (4-6 weeks) than many other piercings, which can take many months depending on location, as long as appropriate care to prevent infection is taken. Mouthwash is frequently used to diminish chances of infection.
Popular names for tongue piercing include tongue ring, a misnomer, as only rarely are rings worn in tongue piercings. Paired, side-by-side tongue piercings are commonly referred to as venom piercings or less commonly viper bites, in reference to a snake's fangs.
There is a minor risk of heavy bleeding if a vein is hit; however, a qualified piercer should have no problem avoiding blood vessels. Some bleeding is normal, however, if it cannot be controlled, a medical professional should be contacted.
The piercing has a tendency to heal a bit crooked as a result of the frenulum's placement in the exact center of the tongue. This is usually undetectable by anyone except the piercing's owner, but in some cases it can be quite pronounced.
Tooth and gum damage are risks, but they can be minimized by proper placement, the use of properly-sized jewelry, and avoiding playing with the piercing. A bar that is very large-gauge or too long can greatly increase the risk of chipped teeth or gum erosion, and excessive impacts of the metal against the teeth can cause micro-fractures in the tooth enamel.
Because of the tongue's exceptional natural healing ability, piercings can close very quickly. Even completely healed, very-large-gauge holes can close up completely in a matter of just a few days.
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tongue piercing is a piercing through the tongue. The swelling will occur (3-7) days afterwards and can be extremely uncomfortable. Cold, Slurpee-style drinks and sucking on ice will help to mitigate the swelling and soreness, as will ibuprofen. This swelling must be accounted for by using a longer piece of initial jewelry, which is later replaced by a shorter piece of jewelry to prevent the healed piercing from damaging the teeth and gums.
A tongue piercing usually takes 4-6 weeks to fully heal. Aftercare for tongue piercings is more complicated than most other piercings, as the healing piercing will come into contact with anything that enters the mouth, including food and smoke. For these reasons, many certified piercers suggest as after care guidelines, not to engage in oral sex, not to smoke, and to remember rinsing your mouth thoroughly with a particular antiseptic mouthwash recommended by the certified piercer. The piercer should recommend either an alcohol-free mouthwash or diluting a regular mouthwash, as the alcohol will irritate the piercing and slow healing. It is especially important not to play with the piercing during the healing period, because that will severely inhibit the proper healing of the hole.
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this is from a Christian publication:
Body Piercing and Tattoos: A Slip Into Secularism
Cathy Mickels
Agape Press
"This is pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father ... to keep oneself unstained by the world."
James 1:27
Body piercing and tattooing are not new ideas. These practices go back thousands of years, even before the days of Leviticus 19:28. Likewise, in our own culture, piercing and tattooing have left their mark. However, until recently, the influence has never been considered positive. Instead, piercing and tattooing the body carried a negative stigma associated with rebellion or questionable character. In fact, seemingly innocent tattoos usually came with a story like, "One night me and my buddies were drunk and ..." Hence, in light of its growing popularity among Christian youth, should Christians view this as just another harmless fad? Or is it a symptom of something much deeper?
We can learn from the lessons of the Israelites. God repeatedly warned His people to "Be careful," and not follow the customs or ways of the pagans. Over and over again they did not heed these warnings given for their protection and preservation. Consequently, they were continually seduced and ensnared by their enemies, and "... went after the nations which surrounded them, concerning which the Lord had commanded them not to do like them." (2 Kings 17:15 NAS)
Biblical "principles" were not just relegated to history. They are also for the Church today. Nonetheless, according to Charles Spurgeon, the carnal mind does not understand the principles of separation from the world. Yet, he warns, "When the town is on fire, our house cannot be too far from the flames. When the plague sweeps the land, we too are in danger. The further one is from the viper ... and ... from worldly conformity the better." But, where are we living today? Are we keeping our families further from the fires of the culture, or are we living right on the edge?
The Heart of America's Youth Culture
David Kuplian, vice-president of WorldNetDaily.com, says that " ... throughout history certain societal behaviors contribute to its spiral downward and make a people ripe for rebellion against God." Describing today's "celebratory" piercing and tattooing of the body as one of the cultural indicators bearing "a striking resemblance to the ageless spirit of defiant paganism," Kuplian laments, " ... it's as though the rebellious spirit of reprobate, pagan civilizations of the past was tapped into by today's pop culture." ("The Marketing of Evil," Whistleblower, December 2003)
Although Kuplians's report is based on the current condition of our culture, Christians should also take notice ... especially since we see evidence of similar popular youth expressions growing in the Church.
Just how bad have things become? In a private, sobering conversation with someone who has firsthand knowledge of a popular youth missionary training facility, a volunteer sadly told me, "You will see everything here ." He was referring to tongue and body piercing, tattoos and immodest dress, which of course included girls with their bare midriffs showing.
Sliding Toward Secularism
Six years ago my daughter surprised me with the news that a girl in her church youth group was getting her tongue pierced. Many were confused about why this girl, who was regarded as a leader, diligently read her Bible, and who even gave up part of her summer to go on a teen mission trip, would want a stud in her tongue.
Since tongue piercing was clearly "counter-culture," and because I was concerned about its influence on her friends, the next time she called our house, I questioned her about whether or not this would compromise her witness for Christ. I also asked her to reconsider identifying with those hostile to our faith. To my dismay, I learned her mother had actually given her permission, and the only explanation she gave me was, "I told my mother this is just something I need to do."
I have heard other shallow responses from Christian young people such as: "This is a proclamation of my faith," or "My tattoo(s) open the door for me to witness." Still, not everyone would agree with this generation's new statements of faith.
What Can Christians Learn from Starbucks?
Out of curiosity, I called Starbucks' Seattle cooperate office with a question: "Does Starbucks have a dress code?" In response I was told, "On the job we do not allow tattoos, tongue piercing, or more than one earring per ear." Why? Because Starbucks wants their employees "to have a certain demeanor," which in turn will "create a positive image and environment." To be sure, if Starbucks did not think it would hurt business, the successful corporate leader would not require its employees to leave their tongue piercing and tattoos at home.
But something doesn't add up here. Standards are higher at Starbucks than they are for Christian young people in the church? What can we learn from Starbucks, the Pottery Barn and other successful companies, who share similar dress codes? Body piercing and tattoos send a negative message -- a message Christians should not be willing to send.
Therefore, if the Church wants the next generation to identify with Christ, and not the culture, our young people must lovingly be taught the truth: Those who have publicly committed themselves to pursuing godliness should support that claim not only by being clothed with righteous behavior, but also by modeling Christian character in their demeanor, wardrobe, and modest appearance.
If Starbucks doesn't think body piercing and tattoos are "good for business," why would Christians accept the idea they are good for witnessing? Similarly speaking, during his weekly radio broadcast, Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr., president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, has cautioned that "thoughtful Christians" should not identify with those in our culture marked with piercing and tattoos.
Like the Israelites of old, American Christians have become careless. As a result, spiritual confusion continues to grow, and it is becoming more and more difficult for the next generation to clearly see where the world ends and the church begins.
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