I sat down to order sterile gloves for my studio the other day. For clients, gloves are often invisible. They are simply part of the routine of a safe, professional piercing- the setup, the sterile field, the surface prep. For piercers, gloves are not invisible at all. They are one of the most essential consumables in the studio, and increasingly, one of the most volatile. My usual brand and size of gloves were out of stock that day. Not a big deal, so I scrolled to another brand I like. Also...

Back in 2016-ish, I wrote a blog post about using hydrogen peroxide on your piercings, and why it wasn’t a great idea (which I continue to agree with to this day). It got a lot of traction, and as a result, a lot of questions about using alcohol on your piercings. I made a part two discussing why alcohol never belongs on a piercing . Now, just about a decade later, I’m revisiting the same topic. Why? Well… Sometimes alcohol might belong on your piercing. Now before you reach for the tar and...

Body Suspension is a beautiful, intense, and powerful practice spanning back hundreds and thousands of years. In modern times, it’s practiced around the world, with a range of different approaches, methods, and mentalities. The online space is a powerful point of connection and community for those who enjoy suspension. And anyone who participates in the online community knows, one of the most frequently asked questions on any post or image is “Can you do this if you are bigger? What’s the...