You misunderstood. I said, live life to the fullest, by whatever means. That doesn't limit life's fullness to body modification. And if it's not hurting anyone, then great. As far as me, I am a very outgoing person... when I want to be. I'm creative and expressive. I have piercings because I love them, I like the way they make me look, and they all have meanings. Same as my tattoos. No, it's not masochistic. masochism Pronunciation Key (ms-kzm) n. The deriving of sexual gratification, or the tendency to derive sexual gratification, from being physically or emotionally abused. The deriving of pleasure, or the tendency to derive pleasure, from being humiliated or mistreated, either by another or by oneself. A willingness or tendency to subject oneself to unpleasant or trying experiences. If that's the case, anything can be masochistic... drinking, smoking, the clothes you wear, whatever. I guess ultimately, it's all a matter of preference and opinion. Just because a person has piercings does not mean they got them for perverse gratification. I know I didn't.