{"title":"Tongue Piercing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTongue piercing\u003c\/strong\u003e jewellery: straight barbells in a material safe for the mouth. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tongue-piercing-titanium\"\u003eG23 titanium\u003c\/a\u003e while it heals, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tongue-piercing-gold\"\u003egold\u003c\/a\u003e once settled. The right length matters, so you stay comfortable while it beds in and switch to a shorter bar afterwards. The same 14G barbell also sizes for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nipple-piercing\"\u003enipple\u003c\/a\u003e or a longer \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/industrial-piercing\"\u003eindustrial\u003c\/a\u003e — see our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/piercing-gauge-and-size\"\u003egauge and size guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"titanium-tongue-barbell","title":"Titanium Tongue Barbell","description":"\u003c!-- BLOC 1: DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etitanium tongue barbell\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic \u003cstrong\u003e14G straight barbell\u003c\/strong\u003e — a smooth bar with a ball screwed onto each end, made for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tongue-piercing\"\u003etongue\u003c\/a\u003e. Light in the mouth and easy to keep clean, in implant-grade titanium that stays kind to a healing piercing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is machined from \u003cstrong\u003eASTM F136 titanium (grade 23)\u003c\/strong\u003e — nickel-free and cobalt-free, light and corrosion-resistant. The material piercers recommend for a fresh piercing and for sensitive skin, polished to a quiet silver shine. Prefer gold? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-tongue-barbell\"\u003egold tongue barbell\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth balls \u003cstrong\u003escrew off\u003c\/strong\u003e the bar, so you can swap a worn ball, change the length as the swelling goes down, or clean the whole piece in seconds — no tools, just clean hands. The same 14G straight bar also sizes up for a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/titanium-nipple-barbell\"\u003enipple\u003c\/a\u003e or a longer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/titanium-industrial-barbell\"\u003eindustrial\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing your length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tongue is pierced long to allow for swelling — usually \u003cstrong\u003e18–20 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e at first — then downsized to \u003cstrong\u003e14–16 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e once it has healed, so the bar sits comfortably and doesn't knock the teeth. This barbell is \u003cstrong\u003e14G (1.6 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the standard tongue gauge. Match the size your piercer set, and ask them before downsizing. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/piercing-gauge-and-size\"\u003egauge and size guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains it simply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions about the tongue barbell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhich length do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–20 mm for a fresh piercing (room for swelling), 14–16 mm once healed. Your piercer will confirm when it's safe to downsize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs titanium safe for a fresh tongue piercing?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — implant-grade ASTM F136 titanium is nickel-free and biocompatible, the recommended choice for a new or sensitive piercing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I swap just the balls?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — each ball unscrews from the bar, so you can change a ball or the length without replacing the whole barbell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPLIT --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BLOC 2: SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: implant-grade ASTM F136 titanium (G23)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel-free and cobalt-free — hypoallergenic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: straight barbell with two screw-on balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGauge: 14G (1.6 mm) · length 14, 16, 18 or 20 mm · balls ~5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: polished silver-tone titanium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement: tongue (also fits other 14G straight-bar piercings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: rinse with alcohol-free mouthwash or saline and keep the balls finger-tight. Wash your hands before touching the jewellery, and leave it in until the piercing has fully healed. See our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/piercing-aftercare-and-healing\"\u003eaftercare guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurea","offers":[{"title":"14 mm","offer_id":61213811343694,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 mm","offer_id":61213811376462,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 mm","offer_id":61213811409230,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 mm","offer_id":61213811441998,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1083\/4785\/1086\/files\/s.webp?v=1791996595"},{"product_id":"gold-tongue-barbell","title":"Gold Tongue Barbell","description":"\u003c!-- BLOC 1: DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egold tongue barbell\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic \u003cstrong\u003e14G straight barbell\u003c\/strong\u003e — a smooth bar with a ball screwed onto each end, made for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tongue-piercing\"\u003etongue\u003c\/a\u003e. Light in the mouth and easy to keep clean, in implant-grade titanium that stays kind to a healing piercing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is machined from \u003cstrong\u003eASTM F136 titanium (grade 23)\u003c\/strong\u003e and finished in \u003cstrong\u003ePVD gold\u003c\/strong\u003e over that titanium core — nickel-free and cobalt-free, the warm colour of gold with the skin-safety of titanium, never plated brass. See how it \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/which-material-for-your-piercing\"\u003ecompares with solid gold and plated steel\u003c\/a\u003e. The material piercers recommend for a fresh piercing and for sensitive skin. Prefer a silver tone? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/titanium-tongue-barbell\"\u003etitanium tongue barbell\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth balls \u003cstrong\u003escrew off\u003c\/strong\u003e the bar, so you can swap a worn ball, change the length as the swelling goes down, or clean the whole piece in seconds — no tools, just clean hands. The same 14G straight bar also sizes up for a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-nipple-barbell\"\u003enipple\u003c\/a\u003e or a longer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-industrial-barbell\"\u003eindustrial\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing your length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tongue is pierced long to allow for swelling — usually \u003cstrong\u003e18–20 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e at first — then downsized to \u003cstrong\u003e14–16 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e once it has healed, so the bar sits comfortably and doesn't knock the teeth. This barbell is \u003cstrong\u003e14G (1.6 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the standard tongue gauge. Match the size your piercer set, and ask them before downsizing. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/piercing-gauge-and-size\"\u003egauge and size guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains it simply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions about the tongue barbell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhich length do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–20 mm for a fresh piercing (room for swelling), 14–16 mm once healed. Your piercer will confirm when it's safe to downsize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs titanium safe for a fresh tongue piercing?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — implant-grade ASTM F136 titanium is nickel-free and biocompatible, the recommended choice for a new or sensitive piercing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I swap just the balls?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — each ball unscrews from the bar, so you can change a ball or the length without replacing the whole barbell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPLIT --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BLOC 2: SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: implant-grade ASTM F136 titanium (G23)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel-free and cobalt-free — hypoallergenic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: straight barbell with two screw-on balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGauge: 14G (1.6 mm) · length 14, 16, 18 or 20 mm · balls ~5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: PVD gold over an implant-grade titanium core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement: tongue (also fits other 14G straight-bar piercings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: rinse with alcohol-free mouthwash or saline and keep the balls finger-tight. Wash your hands before touching the jewellery, and leave it in until the piercing has fully healed. See our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/piercing-aftercare-and-healing\"\u003eaftercare guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurea","offers":[{"title":"14 mm","offer_id":61213811540302,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 mm","offer_id":61213811573070,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 mm","offer_id":61213811605838,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 mm","offer_id":61213811638606,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1083\/4785\/1086\/files\/g.webp?v=1791996608"}],"url":"https:\/\/aureapiercing.co\/collections\/tongue-piercing.oembed","provider":"Aurea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}