Dear Abby: I just finished reading the letter from “Upset in Collegeville, Pa.,” regarding the 15-year-old girl who wanted to get her belly button pierced. Your response included, “As long as the ...

The captivating allure of a sparkling navel ring is undeniable. But before you take the plunge and adorn your belly button with a piercing, some crucial considerations can ensure a smooth and ...

The practice of body modification -- whether to achieve personal beauty or satisfaction, express individuality or cultural acceptance, or to enhance sexual satisfaction -- is an ancient practice.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Whether it’s the location, number or type, piercings are becoming more intense with the years. It’s evolved from simple ear piercings to nose and navel piercings, to various ...

The question: My 14-year-old wants a tattoo. I'm against it until she's an adult (when she may change her mind) but might be willing to compromise with a piercing. It seems just about any body part is ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...