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'''Funk''', a term for the smell that piercings can give off. This term is most commonly used for the smell septum piercings give off [[Septum Funk]]. Caused by the piercing healing or an accumulation of dead skin cells. Also known as [[Ear Cheese]].
Piercings through the '''tragus''', the little nub in front of the ear canal, are a common form of [[Category:Ear Piercings|ear piercing]]. This piercing is not known to have a historical basis.
 
This piercing can be done with a [[Captive bead ring]], [[Barbell|barbells]] or even a [[Labret stud]]. This piercing should have no effect on hearing, nor is it linked to facial paralysis or any other [[Urban legend|urban legends]].
 
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|[[File:Tragus_piercing-1.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Tragus piercing]]
|[[File:Tragus_piercing-2.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Tragus piercing]]
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== Alternative Names ==
;Ear-Clit piercing
:[[Local term|local term]] in Indiana. One Indiana piercer writes us,
:''A lot of people around here refer to their tragus piercings as their "ear-clit" piercings, which made me laugh for about fifteen minutes straight the first time someone asked for one.''
;Flaps piercing
:used in Buffalo, NY area.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Provon]]
*[[Vertical Tragus]]
* [[Satin]]
 
== Related Risks ==
*[[Bell's Palsy]]
*[[Ear Collapse]]
*[[Loss of Hearing]]
*[[Piercing Gun]]
*[[Piercing Studs]]
*[[Rejection]]

Latest revision as of 21:09, 25 September 2023

Piercings through the tragus, the little nub in front of the ear canal, are a common form of. This piercing is not known to have a historical basis.

This piercing can be done with a Captive bead ring, barbells or even a Labret stud. This piercing should have no effect on hearing, nor is it linked to facial paralysis or any other urban legends.

Tragus piercing
Tragus piercing

Alternative Names

Ear-Clit piercing
local term in Indiana. One Indiana piercer writes us,
A lot of people around here refer to their tragus piercings as their "ear-clit" piercings, which made me laugh for about fifteen minutes straight the first time someone asked for one.
Flaps piercing
used in Buffalo, NY area.

See Also

Related Risks