Victorian Era – the era of erotic piercings
We usually think of the Victorian Era as the era of starched clothes, sophisticated looks, and almost no skin show. Erotic piercing is probably the last thing you’d think of, but guess what – life is all about surprises! During the Victorian Era, women from rich and wealthy households would often get their nipples pierced and then connect them with a chain. Men weren’t left behind in this regard, either! They would get their penis heads pierced, as it was felt that it made wearing the tight pants easier! This was called the “Prince Albert” piercing, as it was widely believed that the prince himself got this piercing done.
Skull Shaping Was An Aesthetic Preference For The Ancient Maya
From around 1000 BCE, the ancient Mayans started modifying the design of the skull of their newborns. To do so, the Mayans kept the child’s head bandaged to a hard surface such as board, and along with various implements, forced and modified the very shape of the skull. This was not limited to one particular gender and was not any indication of social relevance, but rather beauty. Later, many other tribes started practicing the same, such as the Huns, the Hawaiians, the Germanic tribes, Incas, the Tahitians and the Chinook tribes in Americas.
