InkSpired Magazine Issue No. 36 | Page 31

In addition, a lot of piercers and piercees contact me regarding my knowledge of genital piercings for transgender clients (pre and post op) so I gather that I’m known for that as well. I’ve always been pretty passionate about advocating for the interest of genital piercing clients in general. SD: Being a female piercer, what advice do you think that most female piercers should be aware of as they climb into this industry? CJM: I think being female is a different experience for many different people, so I hate to generalize. That said, I encourage people to be prepared. Think hard about what it means to you to be a woman, and what that could mean for you in the workplace. Be prepared to handle the many ways people may behave towards you because of this. Don’t be left wishing y