Beyond the Ears

Get Your Child’s Ears Pierced at a Tattoo Parlor? Yes, You Should

A good tattoo parlor is maintained to exacting standards with well-trained, certified professionals — not minimum-wage earners at the mall — so get your kid’s ears pierced the rig…

Ear Piercings and Kids: What You Need to Know

What should you consider before getting your child’s ears (or anything else) pierced? We get straight to the, er, point.

All the Thoughts You Have Before Getting a Tattoo

For years I’ve considered getting different tattoos, and none of them have really been something I’ve wanted to commit to for the rest of my life. I’ve spent countless nights debating back and forth on different ideas, and I think I’ve finally found something I want to get. Here is every scenario that comes to mind as I consider getting my first tattoo… “I think I want to get a tattoo…” Image via Reddit “Oh, that’s cute. Maybe I want that.” Image via…

Tattoo health risks: Why you should think before you ink

Thirteen needles are simultaneously zinging in and out of Adam Metzger’s shoulder.

Piercing rejection: Signs, prevention, and how to stop it

Sometimes, the body will reject a piercing. Piercing rejection happens when the immune system sees the jewelry as a foreign object and tries to push it back out. This can cause discomfort and scarring. In this article, we look at how to spot a piercing rejection, prevention tips, and stopping the process of rejection.

Why oral piercing is a bad idea

Oy! So your teenager wants to get a piercing. And not just a cute little earring, but a cool one that expresses her individuality, and wait a minute, she wants it in her tongue. What’s a par…

What happens to your body when you get a tattoo

Common Signs You Need a Professional Ear Cleaning

The ear is entirely self-cleaning and it can be dangerous to clean your ears. Here are a few signs that mean you may need a professional ear cleaning.

How to clean dog ears in 7 simple steps

Here’s how to clean dog ears to get your pooch happy and healthy again

Why Are My Ears Itchy? 5 Common Causes of Itchy Ears

Are itchy ears bothering you? Read about five common causes of itchy ears.

​Why Do My Ears Hurt? 7 Common Causes of Ear Pain​

Swimmer's ear, wax buildup, hearing aids and even toothaches can cause ear pain. Many causes have an easy fix, but others may need emergency attention.

Gum Isn’t the Only Way to Save Your Ears on Airplanes

We’ve all been conditioned to throw a pack of gum in our carry-ons to chew on when we take to the sky. But why do we do it? Yes, it seems to help the shooting pain in our ears, but why?

22 Things Only People With Piercings Will Understand

Products to Remove Water in the Ear

Swimming, shampooing your hair and showering can all result in water inside the ear. Typically, water drains out of the ear canal unaided. Moisture trapped inside the ear can cause congestion and hearing difficulties. If ignored, water in the ear may result in pain and inflammation. Products that remove water in the ear will relieve minor symptoms...

Looking for a more child-friendly ear-piercing experience? Try your pediatrician

The practice of pediatricians offering ear piercing is more common in other states; service offers a less stressful piercing option

Ear Cleaning Mistakes You Are Not Aware Of

Read these 5 ear cleaning mistakes that you might not be aware of, and find out how you can remove your earwax safely.

You've been popping your ears all wrong

Air travel would be insufferable without the universal ear pop.