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Ah, the age-old question… What side of your nose should you have pierced, and what does it mean? If you’ve been thinking about piercing your left nostril but want to ensure you know exactly what doing so might mean, you’re in the right place! In this article, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of all the possible meanings of having your nose pierced on the left side so you rest easy and make your decision with confidence!
Things You Should Know
- Piercing the left nostril was thought to indicate one’s sexuality, but this is untrue, as piercing location ultimately comes down to personal preference.
- In Ayurvedic medicine, the left nostril is associated with the female reproductive system. Pierce your left nostril to ease menstrual cramps and birthing pains.
- People often pierce the nostril on the side of their face they like most. Pierce your left nostril if your left-side profile is your go-to for selfies and group photos.
Steps
References
- ↑ https://queer-voices.com/the-gay-side/
- ↑ https://pspiercing.com/which-side-are-you-on/
- ↑ https://www.thebeautybiz.com/68/article/history/history-face-body-piercing
- ↑ https://www.thebeautybiz.com/68/article/history/history-face-body-piercing
- ↑ https://www.pierceofart.com/blogs/magazine/ear-and-nose-piercing-the-health-benefits/
- ↑ https://pspiercing.com/which-side-are-you-on/
- ↑ https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Parvati
- ↑ https://pspiercing.com/which-side-are-you-on/
About This Article
Usually, a piercing on the left nostril is simply a matter of personal preference. Most people get a piercing on the side of their face that they consider most attractive. However, sometimes people pierce the left side to indicate something about their sexuality—for example, they may use it to signal that they are straight or bi. Some people may also pierce the left nostril for cultural or medicinal reasons. For instance, in Ayurvedic practice, the left nostril is thought to be connected to childbirth and fertility, so left nostril piercings are used to reduce pain from childbirth or menstrual cramps.