Piercings and teenagers go hand-in-hand. Like clothes, makeup, and hairstyles, piercings offer teens a way to express themselves. If your teen has expressed interest in piercings, especially in ...

When thinking about gauged ear piercings, you might conjure up images of alternative folks who are members of a musical subculture, like pop punk fans. Unless you're interested in getting your ear ...

MINNEAPOLIS -Nathan Janke, 28, said he believes he got his first ear piercing at about age 10. The then Fairmont youngster began ear "stretching" shortly thereafter. Now, his lobes hold decorative ...

Getting your ears gauged can be a tricky business. Over time, you’re basically stretching the pierced hole in your lobe to a desired size. Thus, there are certain things to know if you get your ears ...

Editors Note: This story was written before COVID-19 had an impact on Iowa City. The piercing shops mentioned are temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Are you ready?” he asked me, ...

The Magazine's recent article on ear stretching prompted many emails. Here are 10 of your stories. Stretched ear lobes are becoming an increasingly common sight. From pop stars to people in the street ...

Stretched ear lobes are becoming an increasingly common sight in the street. But why has creating a large hole in the ear lobe started to appeal to more and more people? Ear stretching goes back a ...