interesting question!

all of my piercings have happened at times of stress, so i think the two may be linked (for me). i have also planned tattoos/scarifications, but i didnt go through with them in the end (part aesthetic reasons, partly because "the urge" had gone).

i wonder how/why ppl who dont self injur decide to go ahead with body modifications. i think it would be a really interesting thought process to follow.