Tongue piercing is often touted as a sexually stimulating accessory, according to The History Of. Many people claim that it enhances oral sex. Many varieties of tongue rings are available with attachments intended for sexual purposes.
Secondly, why shouldn’t you pierce your own tongue?
The American Dental Association recommends against tongue piercing. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but the ADA recommends against tongue piercing because of risks including “swelling, bleeding, infection, chipped or damaged teeth, gingivial recession, lacerations/scarring, hypersalivation, etc.”
In this manner, what are the pros and cons of a tongue piercing?
Here are just some of reasons I so loved my own, as well as why I eventually wouldn’t.
- Tongue Piercings Heal Quickly. First and foremost, your tongue is an amazing organ. …
- And They Are Discreet. …
- The Expressive Jewelry Is A Must. …
- Shared Pleasure. …
- Decreased Pleasure. …
- Oral Pain. …
- Speech Pattern Changes. …
- Decreased Dexterity.
Can piercing your tongue paralyze you?
Nerve Injury
The tongue is supplied by the hypoglossal nerve and the lingual branch of the trigeminal nerve. These nerves can be damaged during piercing and permanent paralysis of the tongue can occur.
Where should you not pierce your tongue?
If the webbing beneath the tongue is too long, your tongue won’t offer a proper place for piercing. In any piercing around the mouth, the jewelry can cause damage to your teeth. If the jewelry rubs against your teeth, it could contribute to enamel wear, chipped teeth, and receding gum lines.
What can’t you do with a tongue piercing?
On the flip side, don’t:
- use tongue scrapers.
- play with your jewelry.
- engage in french kissing or oral sex until the piercing has completely healed.
- play contact sports with your jewelry in your tongue.
- smoke or drink alcohol during the healing process.
