Self‐reported characteristics of women and men with intimate body piercings

Caliendo, Carol; Armstrong, Myrna L.; Roberts, Alden E.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2004.03320.x

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“…In a study of 445 men with genital piercings, 53% reported having at least one complication post procedure [4]. Another study that surveyed 84 men and women with genital piercings found that 52% reported at least one health-related problem following their piercings [6]. These complications may be related to the piercing process itself, or the persistence of a foreign body in the tissue [19][20][21].…”

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“…The Victorian era had Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, who allegedly wore a penile ring to secure his genitals to the right or left leg of the extremely tight pants he wore, as was the fashion of that period. Currently, the "Prince Albert" is reported to be the most popular style of penile ring [2,[4][5][6].…”

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“…Very little has been published on genital piercing, and prevalence rates remain elusive [6]. The trend of obtaining genital piercings for aesthetic and sexual reasons continues to increase and is not limited by age, gender, socioeconomical background, or sexual preferences.…”

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“…of genitally pierced persons. Despite supporting evidence, those with body piercings, in particular genital piercings, have at various times been labeled as "born criminal," [6,10] more prone to have sexually transmitted infections (STIs), [6,11] and as sadomasochistic [6,12,13]. However, these labels have been largely based on postulated theories and preconceived assumptions.…”

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“…The majority of respondents of four surveys published in medical or nursing journals were college-educated and gainfully employed. They sought genital piercings to enhance sexual expression and improve sexual pleasure and reported that these desires were achieved following piercing [4,6,15,16]. Two surveys asked about sexual practices and drug use and both found that the majority of respondents were in monogamous relationships, had never been diagnosed with an STI, and reported no drug use [4,15].…”

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Complications of Genital Piercings

Dalke¹,

Fein²,

Jenkins³

et al. 2013

Astrobiol Outreac Anaplastologyh

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Fein²,

Jenkins³

et al. 2013

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Types of colourants used in tattoo and permanent make‐up techniques, legal regulations, health, and psychological aspects of tattooing

Charuta,

Wegner,

Charuta

et al. 2023

Health Science Reports

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BackgroundIt is estimated that more than 60 million people in Europe, that is, around 12% of the European population, have at least one tattoo. However, there is still little information on the long‐term effects of tattoos. Inks used for tattooing are a mixture of chemicals, with pigments being the main components responsible for the visual effect. The pigments used are not produced specifically as ingredients for tattooing, but mainly/primarily for the needs of industry, where lower purity requirements and quality standards are acceptable. It is therefore necessary to understand the risks associated with tattoos, but also to implement appropriate legal regulations. The aim of this article was to collect and summarise the results of research conducted so far on the type of colourants used in tattoo ink and to analyze the impact of these on human health. In addition, as part of this work, the current legal acts regulating the concentration limits and composition of inks used in tattooing as well as the psychological aspects of tattooing were collected and presented.MethodsScientific reports and articles from renowned journals from 1994 to 2022, relevant review and research publications in PubMed, and Google Scholar were analyzed. To analyze the available research literature, the Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed databases were used. The following keywords were used to search for publications: tattoos, colourants used in tattoos, side effects of tattoos, legal acts, psychological aspects of tattoos.ResultsThe result of the literature analysis indicates a risk to health and side effects associated with tattooing the body. There are still no standardised test methods to analyze tattoo inks and assess their safety. Although the art of tattooing has been known for millennia, European legal authorities have not yet implemented effective regulations. Currently, tattoo products in Europe are covered by the general REACH regulation (Resolution ResAP, 2008; EU regulation 2020/2081, 2020). on product safety. The new amendment in force since January 4, 2022 introduces concentration limits for certain substances used in tattoo and permanent makeup inks. However, these provisions do not sufficiently protect either the consumer or the tattoo industry.ConclusionsThe results of the research indicate a potentially harmful effect on skin health. A more stringent safety assessment of the colourants used for tattooing is recommended, supported by studies and applicable legislation.

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Speaking Through the Body: The Incidence of Self‐Injury, Piercing, and Tattooing Among College Students

Aizenman

Jensen

2007

J of College Counseling

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Self-injurious behaviors were compared with tattooing and piercing in a college population. Findings indicate a high prevalence of self-injury. Students who self-injured were motivated by a desire to alleviate emotional pain; students who tattooed and pierced by self-expression. Students who self-injured scored higher than students who tattooed and pierced on measures of depression and scored lower on self-esteem and sense of control scales. The incidence of all 3 body-altering behaviors was higher among participants reporting physical/sexual abuse or eating disorders.

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Self‐reported characteristics of women and men with intimate body piercings

Abstract: Understanding client rationale is not a necessary prerequisite for providing quality patient care; however, awareness of purposes and decision-making in intimate piercing can help nurses to be sensitive to client needs and plan appropriate health education.

Cited by 46 publications

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Complications of Genital Piercings

Complications of Genital Piercings

Types of colourants used in tattoo and permanent make‐up techniques, legal regulations, health, and psychological aspects of tattooing

Speaking Through the Body: The Incidence of Self‐Injury, Piercing, and Tattooing Among College Students

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