So finally I decide to get my nipples pierced. I can't really say the exact reason I wanted it, but I do love the way it looks on others, and thought it would be enjoyable for my partner and I both. My breasts are a big erogenous zone for me, and I thought it would enhance the feelings I already have.
At A Glance Author Darkraven Contact Darkraven@bme.anon When A week ago Artist Terry Morgan Studio So-Cal Tattoo Location San Pedro, CA I spent a lot of time looking at pictures, and reading other peoples stories, and nothing really deterred me from wanting this done. I'm not kissing butt here, but I spent most of that research time on BME, reading and learning about what is good and bad about the experience. I did not want to take it lightly, or just as a passing fad kind of thing, but as an experience I would want to remember, and then have the piercing to look at forever.
The appointment was at 4:00, and by noon, I was already starting to regret it. I mean, it was going to hurt right? And everyone thought I was crazy, since I told everyone I knew I was going to do it. On the drive out to the tattoo shop, I was thinking, when I get there I can back out if I want. But I knew I wouldn't since I already told everyone I was going to do it, and didn't want people to think I was chicken.
The place I went to go get my nipples done is where I get all my tattoos and piercing done. I know the people there very well, and trust them totally. The shop is clean, the needles are sterile and it's just a generally nice and friendly place.
The woman, Terry, who was going to do my piercing, is very nice, and I like her a lot and feel comfortable with her. Like I said, my hubby and I have got all our tattoos and piercing there, and I have never found anything to NOT like about their shop.
I got there and was early but there was no one waiting so Terry took me right in. I told her I was a little scared and she said," you'll be fine!" She talked to me a lot, and it helped me take my mind of what was going to happen next. She had me take my shirt and bra off, and sit naturally to see where to place the piercing correctly. She then marked the spot with a pen, and had me lie down. By now, I was really starting to get scared, but still, she kept talking to me, and making me laugh. Then..it was time. She put the clamp on my nipple, and I was like ouch! She said, "take a deep breath", I did, and wham! it was through, very quickly. Ouch! But not nearly as bad as I thought and the pain was only in that instant. She put the ring through, and had me turn over to pierce the other one. The same thing, clamp, and then deep breath.. but this one hurt, badly. I did not cry out or anything but damn that hurt! She said the second one typically hurts worse than the first because you use all your endorphins up on the first one. I think it was because I got a little too confident in how much the first didn't hurt like I thought it would. But of course, I had heard that same thing from other people who have had it done. The ring was through, and I got up and looked at my new boobs.
Wow they looked good! I really liked it, and it wasn't hurting too much. It bled a bit, but not soaking through my shirt or anything like that. I got up, and went out front to pay, and get my cleaning and after care instructions. She gave me a bottle of soap, made from various oils, peppermint, hemp, olive, tea tree and aloe vera. It smells delicious! I also guess it works because I have had no problem with healing. I have washed them twice a day, once in the shower in the morning, with the soap, and once at night. Also, they gave me Dr. Piercing's Aftercare swabs, and I use those daily as well.
The first night, they hurt quite a bit. Well, were more sore than anything else. I wore a bra to bed, and they were fine. At work, I showed everyone! I know people think I'm a little weird at work, I have piercings, and tattoos, and work for a very mainstream retail store. But I'm not ashamed of anything I do, and was proud how good they looked, and that I did it! Everyone said the same thing, "you are crazy!" and, "didn't that hurt?" well, hell yes it did but I'm not sorry one bit I did it.
The healing process has been much better than I expected. They bled a bit the day after, but since then no blood. A little bit of crusting, but I had read that, and expected it. They are not hurting, just a little tenderness, and look very good. No redness or anything that looks like it shouldn't be there.
I love looking at them, and thinking they mean something to me. Not to be all weird here, but it means I am stronger than I think, and that gives me confidence. I would recommend it to anyone who has an interest, don't be afraid, it doesn't hurt too much if you go to a professional shop, and take proper care of them. I know I will enjoy them!