Yes! By all means stay active. The basic rule here is: it hurts, don't do it. If it's not bothering you, you're not doing any damage. Just make sure to take a shower and clean your piercing after any excessive sweating. Your sweat is sterile when it comes out, but rapidly collects bacteria.

Any exercise that doesn't physically disturb your piercing is fine. This is almost any exercise, with a few exceptions. Full sit-ups can be problematic for navel piercings- try substituting crunches instead. Riding a bicycle or horse or any similar activity can be problematic for new guiches and some female genital piercings. It is okay to get your piercing sweaty as long as it is only your own sweat and you clean it off soon after your workout. See similar questions...

For most people this does not cause problems. Riding a bicycle should be avoided with a guiche or fourchette piercing, as pressure and rubbing against any healing piercing causes irritation. While your own urine and sweat are sterile to your own body, it's a very good idea to clean the piercing after your workout. Wearing clean, absorbent clothing with a minimum of dyes can be helpful. See similar questions...

For the great majority of people this will not be a problem. Wearing clean clothing with a minimum amount of color dyes will be of great help. If you have a guiche or fourchette piercing, ridding a bicycle should be avoided until the piercing is healed, as the constant rubbing will irritate the piercing. Sweat or urine are sterile to your own body, but still keep the piercing free of these fluids as much as possible. See similar questions...

long as you're keeping your piercing clean, it should not be harmed by your workout routine. Sweat can, however, irritate a piercing and introduce germs and bacteria into the wound. It's important that you shower and clean the piercing well after your workout is complete. See similar questions...

Piercings may form a crust from liquid secretion. Warm water removes crust very effectively or a cleaning solution is recommended instead of peroxide or alcohol on areas that have been pierced, because both these products break down tissues. Healing time is typically 6-12 weeks. Always keep piercings clean. Dirty hands, body fluids, rough treatment, chlorine and inappropriate treatment are the number one irritants to a new piercing. See similar questions...

No. We cannot use jewelry bought at the mall or discount stores because it can be of a lower grade metal that can affect healing or cause irritation after the piercing has healed. Back to top See similar questions...

Care will vary depending on the exact procedure but for a general guide please refer to our aftercare page here. See similar questions...

No! We recommend staying away from alcohol and peroxide because those products actually kill the good bacteria that help your body heal out a piercing. See similar questions...

While we always welcome "walk-ins," appointments are advised so you will not have to wait. If you have any health issues which might affect your ability to heal a piercing, make sure to consult us or your doctor before obtaining a piercing. Eat about an hour before your appointment and have NO alcohol or mind-altering drugs in your system. See similar questions...

Yes. However, please discuss with your doctor what kind of exercise you intend to do. Some activity is recommended for all patients. See similar questions...

All of the piercings are done using sterile disposable piercing needles. For many of the placements I use forceps, which are applied to hold the area securely for the piercing. These may also help to numb the region by reducing the circulation. Certain areas, such as the nasal septum, Prince Albert, and vertical clitoral hood piercings use a device called an NRT for needle receiving tube. These are locations where forceps are not practical or necessary, nor comfortable or safe. See similar questions...

It is not uncommon for a parent to get a piercing — often even the same piercing — along with their child. This is an excellent way to strengthen the familial bond, and it helps you understand what they're going through. Assuming you have some interest in a piercing, this can be a very rewarding experience for everyone. See similar questions...

Any jewelry that is threaded, such as barbells, should be internally threaded. In other words, when you disassemble the jewelry, there should be no exposed threads on the shaft (this is called externally threaded jewelry) of the jewelry. Externally threaded jewelry causes many problems. Imagine having those exposed threads pass through your brand new piercing when the jewelry is inserted. Also, exposed threads can damage tissue even on healed piercings and the threads can trap bacteria. See similar questions...

For most people, this does not cause problems, although you may want to clean your new piercing after engaging in strenuous activity. Always listen to your body. If something is not good for your piercing, your body will let you know. Generally, if an activity is not causing you any discomfort, it is probably just fine. See similar questions...

Find out what a guage is, what size jewelry is common for most piercings and how to figure out what gauge your piercing or jewelry is. See similar questions...

If you have a bump or sore around your piercing, it is more than likely not a keloid and it is easily removable. Find out what it could be and how to get rid of it. See similar questions...