Body Piercing Glossary

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Labia

• The plural of labium, meaning lip. The labia are often called the lips of the vagina.
• In the female genitalia there are the two round larger outer labia (labia majora) and two smaller inner labia (labia minora).
• The inner labia are most frequently pierced with rings.

Labret

• A piece of jewelry inserted into the lower lip.

Lavender Oil

• The essential oil of the plant Lavendula vera.
• Lubricates piercings and is reputed to reduce scar tissue and prevent tightening.
• Must be used in its diluted form.
• The correct dilution is 10 drops lavender oil in 15mls grapeseed or sweet almond oil.

Lever 2000 ®

• A readily available brand of antyibacterial soaps containing +-+- triclosan.
• Suitable for piercing aftercare.

Lidocaine

• A commonly available powerful local anaesthetic.
• Chemical formula C₁₄H₂₂N₂O.HCl.H₂O.
• Called lignocaine outside the USA.

Lignocaine

• See Lidocaine

Lobe

• See earlobe