# Painful Mouth Piercings Getting Your Uvula Pierced is the Next Big Thing By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uvula-piercing References: [xo.typepad](http://xo.typepad.com/blog/2003/10/uvulva_piercing.html) & [absolutepunk.net](http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=845122) If you thought [armpit piercings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-co) would hurt, then you haven't seen the pictures from the gallery above yet. These [uvula piercings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-bijoux) seem to be the most painful piercing experience you could put your body through. According to a testimonial, clamping down the uvula to have it pierced can take many times. Most of the time, the unusual piercing has a bubble of mucus on it as well. Additional Image Credits: [HeadovMetal](http://www.flickr.com/photos/headovmetal/1679326664/) | [HeadovMetal](http://www.flickr.com/photos/headovmetal/2593375144/) **Implications** - Consumers are resorting to [body augmentation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-jewelry) in order to express their individuality. They modify their bodies in order to feel different from their peers. Corporations may consider offering customization options for their products in order to satiate this consumer desire. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Body Augmentation:** Corporations may consider offering customization options for their products in order to satiate consumer desire for body augmentation. - **Individuality Expression:** Consumers are resorting to body augmentation as a means to express their individuality, presenting opportunities for companies to create unique products or services. - **Unconventional Piercings:** The popularity of painful and unconventional piercings, such as uvula piercings, showcases a growing trend of extreme body modification that businesses could cater to. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion and accessories companies could explore offering customizable products to appeal to consumers interested in body augmentation. - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Beauty and cosmetics brands have the opportunity to develop unique products specifically tailored for individuals interested in unconventional piercings as a form of self-expression. - **Healthcare and Wellness:** Healthcare and wellness companies can provide specialized services to address the needs and concerns of individuals who undergo extreme body modifications, ensuring their overall well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expressive Piercing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pierced-by-claires.md) - [Faux-Piercing Push-Up Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nipple-pushup-bra.md) - [Pain Relief Neck Massagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-ultrasound-massager.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Hypoallergenic Piercing Cleansers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piercing-cleanser.md) - [Temporary Oral Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-oral-tattoos.md) - [Custom Oral Health Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oral-health-device.md) - [Wireless Tongue-Operated Trackpads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-tongueoperated-trackpad.md) - [Pain-Relieving Mouthwashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartmouth-mouth-sore-mouthwash.md)