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Find out why some women choose to get tongue piercings
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While tongue piercings have been around for centuries, they’ve only recently begun gaining mainstream popularity in Western society. As they become less taboo, more and more women are getting tongue piercings for a variety of reasons. From boosting self-confidence to enhancing sexual pleasure, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about why females get tongue piercings.

Things You Should Know

  • Many women get tongue piercings to express themselves. They like the way the piercings look and feel confident wearing them.
  • Some women get tongue piercings to enhance sexual pleasure and to show sex positivity.
  • Women may get tongue piercings to rebel against societal expectations and conformity.

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  • According to piercer Karissa Sanford, brush your tongue gently and slowly to avoid hitting the jewelry.
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Stephanie Anders
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This article was co-authored by Stephanie Anders and by wikiHow staff writer, Raven Minyard, BA. Stephanie Anders is the Owner and Head Piercer at Royal Heritage Tattoo and Piercing, a tattoo and piercing studio located in Los Angeles, California. Stephanie has over 10 years of piercing experience and her client list includes such stars as Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, Cameron Diaz, Nicole Richie, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Sharon Osbourne. This article has been viewed 41,064 times.
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Updated: February 12, 2024
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Categories: Tongue Piercing
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