Piercing pioneer Elayne Angel shares her exhaustive knowledge of piercing history, terminology, tools, techniques, jewelery, and placements. She debunks myths about piercing guns, metal detectors, and tongue infections explains how to find a responsible and skilled piercer and outlines aftercare. Packed with details that really matter - including advice for people with stretch marks, obesity, plastic surgery, and unique anatomy - this guide is the single most authoritative, go-to source on the subject.