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Types of Piercing Jewelry

Your Complete Guide To Straight Barbell Piercings

You can use a straight barbell in almost any piercing you can think of. That includes those for which you can use a ring or a

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Typically, it’s up to your piercer to choose between a straight bar or another type of piercing jewelry.

Some piercers have particular preferences, as certain types can help to improve healing.

Where can I wear a straight barbell?

You can wear a straight barbell in almost any piercing. But there are places where they are more popular than others. For instance:

  • Nipple piercings
  • Tongue piercings
  • Industrial piercings
  • Various intimate piercings
Guide To Straight Barbell PiercingsGuide To Straight Barbell Piercings

What designs can I choose?

Straight barbells are available in many different designs and sizes. The sky's the limit!

You can find them in all colors, with and without stones, some with pendants, and in many materials, like surgical steel, 14K gold, titanium, and PTFE, although surgical steel is undoubtedly the most common.

Keep in mind that some piercings require simpler designs than others.

For example, intimate piercings can benefit from having round and smooth shapes. Remember that when you go hunting for a new piece!

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