Q: I don’t care about pain level, but healing time gets me. I’m impatient. Are there any piercings that are easier to heal than others? -Juno S

A: If you’re looking for a piercing that heals more quickly than most, have you considered getting your tongue pierced? It sounds like that should be entirely incorrect, that one’s tongue must take ages to heal, but hear me out. When you get pierced, you’re piercing thick skin and usually cartilage, but the tongue is a muscle. And while the first three or four days after a tongue piercing can be rather unpleasant, tongue piercings heal in four to eight weeks. Weeks! Even your earlobes take three to six months to heal fully. Just remember to go to an experienced, trustworthy piercer and follow aftercare instructions to the letter. It’s extra important to take care of this one, because it’s in your mouth. Happy piercing!

Q: How do I know if I need threaded or threadless jewelry? -Gavin S

A: That is entirely up to you! Both styles have their own appeal. Threadless jewelry allows you to change out the end easily, as the ends fit any threadless barbell or post within their gauge range, which is great if you like to change up your look frequently. Threaded jewelry is more available and frequently more affordable. It’s also great for jewelry you don’t often change. It can also be easier to insert on your own than threadless styles, as you can feel the threading click into place. Threadless jewelry can require a more patient hand or possibly a friend with patient hands. So, whether to go with threaded or threadless jewelry for your piercing is an entirely personal choice and it’s best to go with the one that you feel comfortable with. Best of luck!

Disclaimer: Body Candy is only here to give you fun and helpful advice and information when it comes to getting pierced. Always consult a professional piercer to make sure a new piercing is right for you!