Journal of Body Piercing — APP
By Kimberly Zapata A mix of curiosity, boredom, and contempt for being confined indoors during yet another Northeast snowstorm this season led me to Google (the boredom killer since the… Continue reading "Point #66: From the Editor"
By Victoria Voodoo Editor’s Note: This article is reprinted from Obscure Magazine (September 2013). Recently, while scrolling through Facebook, I crashed head-first into an article titled “Bill to Ban Certain… Continue reading "Point #66: Piercer Fights for Freedom of Creative Expression"
By Julie Taylor Each year, the APP Outreach committee takes on a wide range of activities, and from educating healthcare professionals to junior high school students, the committee is always… Continue reading "Point #66: Outreach Update 2013 – 2014"
By now, many—if not all—of you have heard about the Birmingham, UK woman who reportedly lost four pints of blood and almost passed away after a botched pair of cheek… Continue reading "Point #66: The Dangers of What We Do"
Anonymous asked: Not trying to be rude, but why should I tip a piercer when piercings cost so much? I feel like the jewelry and equipment don’t cost much and so… Continue reading "SafePiercing inbox: where your tip goes"
By the Latin American Body Piercing Association Editor’s note: The history and growth of the APP’s outreach work in Mexico has been included in The Point many times before. Alicia… Continue reading "Point #65: The Latin-American Body Piercing Association (LBP)"
By April Berardi and Julie Taylor Let’s face it: Conference can be expensive and time-consuming. But if money is tight, planning ahead can save you hundreds of dollars, from registration… Continue reading "Point #65: How Are You Preparing for Conference?"
By James Weber Infinite Body Piercing Editor’s note: This article was written with clients considering stretching in mind, and was reprinted with permission from infinitebody.com. When stretching a piercing from… Continue reading "Point #65: A Client’s Guide to Jewelry Sizing"
By Jezebel Voulé TRX What has been your favorite piercing moment? It is a question that has haunted me since the first time I was asked. An echo of this… Continue reading "Point #65: Changing Myself While Changing Others"
