Hints for particular areas

  • Navel
  • Avoid tight synching belts and waist bands.

    Keep your hands away and leave starter jewelry in for at least 3 months

  • Ear, ear cartilage and facial
  • Shield your piercing from hairspray and avoid getting lotion, make-up, and other foreign substances inside or around it.

    Make sure pillow cases are clean and changed frequently

    For above the neck piercings try sleeping with your head elevated above your heart (prop up with some extra pillows) to limit overnight swelling.

    Clean your telephone receiver with disinfectant and avoid public phones

    Nipple

    It is advisable to sleep in cotton tank top or t-shirt especially if you have any pets that get onto your bed. Many women find sleeping in a bra or sports bra or bra to be comfortable.

  • Genital
  • Sexual activity isn’t prohibited. It must be very hygienic.

    Listen to your body! If something feels sore this means you need to ease up or stop for the time being.