Titanium is by far the metal of choice for body piercings, and can be used safely for initial piercings. Implant grade G23 titanium is the material used in surgical implants, is biocompatible, resistant to body fluids and nickel free. Titanium weighs less and is much stronger than steel,which results in body piercing jewelry that is both durable, comfortable and virtually resistant to scratching. Titanium is not a cheap as some other metals, but well worth the slightly higher price. Titanium body jewelry is beautiful, it lasts, and will look just the same after many years of wear.