People have pierced their ears for thousands of years for ceremonial, cultural, religious, and decorative purposes. The oldest known example of ear piercing comes from “Ötzi the Iceman,” a man who ...

It’s 3pm on a Saturday afternoon in West Hollywood and I’m at my 5-year-old’s swim class. We are a small gathering of preschool parents who sit by the pool, cheer on our kids’ bravery, and discuss ...

For some, getting one’s ears pierced for the first time can be quite an experience — and most likely happened at a trendy kids’ jewelry store like Claire’s. But as you’ve probably noticed, getting ...

Those seeking ear-piercing face a painfully small spectrum of options that range from sleepy mall shops to intimidating tattoo parlors. Entrepreneurs Anna Harman and Lisa Bubbers first conceived of ...

Ear piercings are one of the most common piercings known to women (and man) and for good reason: the ear is a small but complex structure, full of flat surfaces and piercable ridges. But what is a ...