Why do we pierce our bodies?

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Why do we pierce our bodies?

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Dec 26, 2011

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What is the history of ear and body piercing? How does the underground sexual culture of piercing work? What does Alicia Silverstone have to do with the popularization of belly button piercing? Join Cristen and Caroline as they explore body piercing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Dec 26, 2011

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