My boyfriend (J) lives in Colorado and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. We've talked about getting my nipples pierced many times, but I agreed not to do it without J being present. During this last trip to Colorado we decided it was time. Fort Collins is a college town with plenty of places to get pierced, but I decided that Millennium was the right place to have it done because of their good reputation. We went to visit Millennium last Monday and talked to Chuck. He is the manager and has 8 years of piercing experience. Millennium is a beautiful studio and Chuck was great to chat with. We agreed to come back the next day.
At A Glance Author B Contact B@bme.anon When A week ago Artist Chuck Studio Milennium Gallery of Living Art Location Fort Collins, CO As we drove up to Millennium my heart was in my throat but I had a huge grin on my face- today was the day! J held my hand as we walked in. Chuck went over the basics, telling me the ring size would depend on the size and shape of my nipples and breasts. I filled out the paperwork, chose a pretty green bead for my captive rings and waited for Chuck to set everything up. Then he came for us and walked us into the piercing room.
The overhead lights were as bright as an interrogation room, but I know good lighting was necessary. He explained exactly what he was going to do, and J looked over at all the tools on the tray with interest. After one look, I decided I wasn't going to look any more! I'm one of those people that will faint if I watch my blood being drawn, so I decided to go with the ostrich approach.
I removed my top and bra. Chuck said the rings we had selected would be fine. I was relieved because I have a DDD cup and heavy breasts, so I was worried we'd have to go with a larger ring. Chuck marked my nipples asking me to ok the placement. I felt awkward standing there half naked in such NON flattering conditions even though it was only J and Chuck (who was as professional and wonderful as I could have asked for). It's was interesting to me because I never see myself as being self conscious, but when it comes to my body being judged by others I really am.
After Chuck was comfortable with the markings and that all of my questions had been answered, he asked me to lay back on the table. I lay down and as J took my hand, I noticed my palms had become very sweaty. The overhead lights were so strong that they were actually warming my body, which was a nice consolation for the blinding aspects. Chuck said he'd let me know when he was going to insert the needle, and suggested that after I felt the pain it should be followed with joy. I closed my eyes and began to breathe. The pain of the needle moving through me was shockingly intense, yet bearable. It created a huge rush through my entire body and I used my breath and squeezing J's hand to get through it. I made some slight moans as the needle went through me. (Later, J said those noises and my facial expressions were just like those I make during sex when I'm right at the edge of pleasure and pain. No surprise there, because that's what I'd compare it to!) I remember the sensations of the piercing as though it just happened- searing pain with that luscious edge of pleasure to it. The sensations during the piercing of the second nipple were almost identical except it seemed a little quicker. When it was over I was exhilarated! I'd finally done it!
I was very grateful for Chuck's presence and gentle nature. He made me feel at ease and was clearly mindful that piercing goes beyond the cosmetic and adorning aspects.
We paid and tipped on the way out and I almost skipped to the car! During the ride home I was still high from the experience and noticed I was feeling aroused. It was partly a reaction to the piercing itself and partly the idea of what was in store when I was healed up! My nipples were a little sore but the endorphins kept it all at a 'good' sore for the first few hours. We went out to dinner and a beer and played some trivia. By the time we got home I wanted an Advil. I slept in a tight T-shirt and the piercings never disturbed my sleep.
5 days have gone by and I have some crusting and pain. I follow my after care instructions to the letter. I also make SURE to carefully clean off all the crusties at the exits and off of the ring itself before I rotate it. I read that forcing dried matter- even a small amount- through the piercings while cleaning them can cause big problems.
My right nipple is perfect and doesn't hurt at all unless I bump it. But my left nipple was pierced a bit wider than my right, just slightly into the areola. My nipples tend to be rather flat, so I imagine this was necessary. However, this causes the ring to have the tendency to stick straight out instead of be flipped up or down, and one side of the piercing to feel irritated much of the time. Because of that, I don't like wearing a bra on the left side, although it feels comfortable on the right. Hopefully that will calm down with time. Around the house I wear snug T shirts or camisoles.
All in all this was an excellent experience. I can't wait to see J again and let him play with our new toys! I had to go back to the Bay Area the day after the piercing and I won't see him again until New Years Eve. Somehow I think it'll be a memorable one...