General Information First, you can look up information on all different kinds of body modification in BME's Body Glossary. You can also learn about different risks involved in modifications of all kinds in BME/Risks (please do not skip this!). There are also mini-FAQs on most of the image galleries linked from the main piercing page. You may also want to read the rec.arts.bodyart piercing FAQ. It's getting rather out of date, but is still an excellent document (offsite links: at faqs.org or at ruu.nl). If you fall on the irresponsible side of things, you may also want to read BME's still evolving DIY Piercing FAQ.