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Fact or fiction: Getting your ears pierced really hurts

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My mom said I could get my ears pierced when I turn 12, and my birthday is right around the corner. I’m really excited, but I’m starting to get nervous, too. Does getting your ears pierced hurt?

Most girls report that getting your ear lobe pierced is pretty painless. You’ll feel a sharp pinch for a few seconds, and your ears might be throbbing for a few hours after the fact, but it should not hurt. And so long as you take care of your new piercings, turning your posts and cleaning the hole daily with hydrogen peroxide, you should be able to ward of infection.

While some say that ear piercing guns are quicker and more painless than a sterile needle, there has been a lot of controversy lately over the safety of ear piercing guns because it’s impossible to sterilize them, and they also seem to have a high chance for mishaps. We recommend you avoid mall kiosks and opt for a professional piercing shop or reputable jewelry store, and if at all possible, have your piercing done with a sterilized, one-time-use needle rather than a piercing gun. Pick hypoallergenic studs to minimize risk of your body reacting the metal earring, and listen to and follow the care directions you’re given!

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BY BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 9/5/2012 12:46:00 PM

POSTED IN sensitive skin, puberty, advice

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I am in 10th grade and 15 right now, and my boyfriend and i have been together since 7th grade. My dad doesn't think we should be dating, but my mom's ok with him being my boyfriend.I am not even allowed to call him. Normally, we have chorus together, so the whole not seeing eachother outside of school thing wasn't so bad, but this year, he goes to the votech and is gone half the school day and has to take geometry instead of chorus so i only see him for about 5 nonconsecutive minutes every day. I really want to be able to talk to him more or be with him more, and i'm not sure what I should do. Any advice?

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by yoquieronacho on 9/8/2012 2:00:03 PM

It hurt so bad..
But i was 7. And quite a wimp. So. Its not actually that bad. Hahaha.

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by goldfish123 on 9/8/2012 12:41:54 AM

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I reeaaallyy want to get an industrial piercing, but I'm having trouble convincing my mom. Do you have any tips for convincing her to let me get one? Also, how can I convince my mom to let me dye my hair?

Hey girl,

Your mom just probably won't let you do those things because she loves you and wants you to look professional. Try obeying your parents and respecting their wishes -- if you still want that piercing when you're 18, you can do what you want then, so enjoy your parents while you're living with them!

Meghan D.

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by CookieMonster246 on 9/7/2012 11:02:46 PM

I got my ears pierced at icing and the gun got stuck on my ear and it hurt so much and then the woman who was doing it had to go talk to the mall security guy cuz someone had just tried to steal a bunch of stuff. Looking back, its kinda hilarious.

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by lissie487 on 9/7/2012 9:04:39 PM

mod mod mod!!!!!! Ok so I REALLY REALLY wanna try tampons. I asked my mom before but she said no because I'm a virgin and I won't be able to, which Is not true virgins can wear tampons, i want to use them because they're cleaner not such a mess and in gym nobody will know I'm on my period because u can't see tampons, but you can see the wings of pads. Please help me on convincing my mom!!!!!! Thanks xoxoxoxo

Hey girl,

You're right that virgins can use tampons, so try waiting a few months and then bringing up the topic again (calmly) with your mom. If you can explain why you want to use them without getting upset, you'll show her how mature you are, which may help in convincing her to let you wear them!

Meghan D.

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by Tayincali on 9/7/2012 7:17:24 PM