I've been reading experiences and looking at pictures on BME of nipple piercings because I've always wondered if I should have it done. I like how they look, and I've heard that the procedure heightens sensitivity. I was sitting in my first period class today when I decided to go ahead and do it. My friend had just asked me if I would drive her to get her navel done, and as I have been interested in nipple piercings for a few months and I've wanted a new and more extreme piercing, I decided to check it out, ask some questions, and see what I think. We drove about 10 minutes to our regular piercing and tattoo place. We both know the piercer, and we both felt very comfortable with his experience and his work.
At A Glance Author anonymous When It just happened Artist Jon Studio AP Location NC First of all, I'd like to note that I consider myself to have a pretty high tolerance for pain. I've had my nostril, tragus, and navel pierced and I experienced little to no pain with those piercings, in fact, when the needle went through my skin those times, it was actually enjoyable. I had heard many a time that nipple piercings are painful, but I felt confident in my threshold for pain.
So, my friend and I got to the place, and I began to feel a little nervous. I asked a lot of questions that have been bothering me, such as the chances of the jewelry being rejected or migrating, and the issue of breastfeeding when/if I decide to have children. My friend got her navel done with no problems and it was time for me to make my final decision. After about 10 minutes of hemming and hawing, I decided to go for it. I opted for barbells instead of CBRs (I don't remember the gauge and size we agreed on, I think because I was so nervous). My piercer prepped the area and called me back to the room. At first I was nervous about taking my top off, because I'm a pretty private person and I've never "displayed" myself before. I got myself ready, took off my shirt, and told him to go for it. I barely felt the clamps, no pain at all there, but as I breathed out and the needle went through, I felt one sickening second of pain as the needle penetrated the skin, the milk duct, t hen skin again. To be a little more graphic, I could actually feel each layer of skin being ripped. The pain was intense, the worst part being when the needle penetrated the milk duct area. Ugh, I feel sick even thinking about it!
I felt a little shaky after that, so we took a break. I put my shirt back on VERY carefully, and my piercer was nice enough to walk next door and buy me a soda to get my blood sugar level back up. We relaxed for a little bit, the area was sore but with no notable pain. I began to feel "shadow pains", which were very uncomfortable sharp pains in different areas of my breasts and underarms. I was worried the pains weren't supposed to be there, but my piercer assured me that they are quite normal, and they are only the nerves of the chest reacting to the piercing.
I knew at that point that if I waited any longer I would never get the other nipple pierced. I took my shirt back off and get my mind ready for the same pain... once again, I barely felt the clamps. He told me to breathe out, and then I felt the same sickening pain. I don't know why I was so surprised that it hurt so much! There was no bleeding whatsoever, which is good because I forgot to bring an extra shirt!
I was shaky getting up from the table, and I took my time putting my clothes back on and paying for the procedure. The drive home was unpleasant, because I felt the shadow pains in my lower breasts and under my arms. Plus, we got stuck in a traffic jam, which only added to my frustration! But I finally got home and took a nap to escape the throbbing pain and tenderness. When I woke up, they felt just fine, a little tender, but no more shadow pains. There was a tiny bit of blood crust around my left nipple, so I washed that off with water and Dial soap.
I like how my nipples look, and I think the ripping pain was worth it. I'm proud of myself for getting it done, because it is something I've been considering for awhile. I think that if anyone is seriously thinking about getting their nipples pierced, they should do it, but only if they have a professional piercer they can trust.