A decade ago, earrings on men were less common, but today, people are embracing ear piercings for men as a stylish choice. From helix to lobe piercings, they offer endless options for self-expression.

But, if you want to minimise pain, there are certain piercing types you might want to avoid. While you shouldn't feel more than a pinch when the needle goes through your ear with lobe piercings ...

Helix piercings There are several types of helix piercings to choose from, each of which is in different locations on the ear. Here's what to expect from each, according to Susan Massick ...

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Munro, personal communication, November 2, 2004). (see Table 1) A common variant for all types of ear piercings is known as gauging. This is the process of stretching an established piercing so ...