Im thinking of getting a tongue stud, will this affect my hobbying?

[njdevilnut]

Hey guys,
Im new here, and I have a question for you guys. I am a relatively young guy, and Im thinking of getting a tongue piercing, do you think the ladies will avoiding seeing me because of this? I searched for a topic like this, but nothing came up. Should I tell the ladies before i see them about it, if i decide to get it?

Thanks,
PS. GO FLAMES GO!

 

[luv4lust]

only till it heals then watch out




*luv takes a number*

 

[tboy]

Oh, and be prepared to fight off infection. The human mouth is not the cleanest place on the planet and with tongue piercing, you run the risk of any infection moving along your jaw to your brain. Once that happens you can kiss this hobby, and any other, goodbye.

I can understand all the other forms of piercing, but why do something that will make you talk funny on purpose? Hell, I took speech therapy for 10 yrs to stop sounding like someone with a pierced tongue ! lol

 

[luv4lust]

lol t

 

[Cinema Face]

Cauth it enhantheth thexual thtimulathun!

Seriously, if I see a guy with a tongue stud, I think he must be gay. Is that a stereotype? Do straight guys get tongue studs too?

 

[TravellingGuy]

Oh, and be prepared to fight off infection. The human mouth is not the cleanest place on the planet and with tongue piercing, you run the risk of any infection moving along your jaw to your brain.

Where do you get this fact? The mouth is actually one of the cleanest places on your body, it is self cleaning. Yes with any piercing you have to take care of it during the healing process to avoid infections, avoid spicy foods as it may cause inflamation (and the swelling can already be bad). Belly buttons have a more chance for infection than tongues (because its in a bendable area of your body that is often covered by clothing, rubbed, sweaty etc).

Most of the speech problems are from barbells that are too long, not giving your tongue the flexibility to maneuver, after the swelling has reduced, have your bar downsized.

 

[2fast]

From Chris Rock...

You know what they say about a girl with a tounge piercing, she'll probably suck your dick.

You know what they say about a guy with a tongue piercing, he'll probably suck your dick.

 

[Meesh]

...The mouth is actually one of the cleanest places on your body, it is self cleaning.....

Source: Sun Media

Written by: Dr. Gifford-Jones

"Piercing any part of the body carries a risk of infection. But the mouth is a dirty place with vast amounts of bacteria so the risk of oral infection is always much greater. Moreover, if poorly sterilized instruments are used there's always the risk of developing hepatitis or AIDS. And since the tongue is close to the throat an infected swollen tongue can also block the airway causing difficulty breathing.

Good sense dictates that inserting a metal object into the tongue is not a good prescription for sound dental care. Some people have accidentally bitten on the hard tongue stud causing a tooth to crack. The presence of a tongue ring can also cause speech problems and difficulty swallowing.

Before people decide to join this latest craze remember that most body piercers are unlicensed and often self-trained. They usually learn the procedure by watching their peers or video tapes. Would you want someone to remove your appendix who was trained this way? "
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Source: American Academy of Periodontology

A new study* published in the March Journal of Periodontology found that extended wear of tongue jewelry (barbell-type) could increase your chance of gum recession and tooth chipping.
Researchers from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and Ohio State University College of Dentistry examined and surveyed 52 young adults with pierced tongues. They found gum recession in 35 percent of subjects with pierced tongues for four or more years, and in 50 percent wearing long-stemmed barbells for two or more years.

"During tongue movement, long-stem barbells are more likely to reach and damage the gums than short barbells," said Dr. Dimitris Tatakis, professor of periodontology at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry and coauthor of the study. "Over time, this damage may cause the gums to recede, which can lead to more serious dental/oral complications."

Additionally, 47 percent of young adults wearing either type of barbell for four or more years had chipped teeth. The prevalence of tooth chipping was significantly greater in those wearing short-stemmed barbells (1/4 inch - 5/8 inch) for four or more years.
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Also, a good linke here: http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/pubs/jada/patient/patient_04.pdf

Just FYI.

 

[Alucard]

I would say not to get it. Like come on, there are a lot better things you can get besides a hunk of metal in your mouth. Most girls I know who see guys who have it think wtf. Guys don't look for the easy way out. Work on your technique and style if you want to improve oral sex.

 

[tboy]

Thanks Meesh, you saved me the search for the ol cut n paste...!

BTW there was a case in the sun last fall where a girl had her tongue pierced in (germany?) and spent the next 3 months in hospital because of infection. It was moving along her jaw to her brain and her face was swollen to almost 1.5 times it's normal size. In addition, they kept her in the hospital because if the infection had reached her brain, she could be killed, or suffer brain damage as a result.

 

[brat_man_7]

tboy. This also happened locally, at Wilfred Laurier University. A girl in her second year of studies was hospitalized for a long time because of a serious infection. From what I heard she will miss a full year of studies while recovering.

That would suck. Hopefully someone will benefit from her misfortune.

Cheers