My love for piercings isn't a recent thing. I've always been into body modification, but until recently, haven't had much done because of age restrictions and simple indecisive-ness. However, now that I'm legally old enough to get piercings without consent, I'm starting to build a small collection. I've already had a VCH, which I also documented on BME, and I finally had my nipples pierced 3 days ago.
The idea for the nipple piercing started as a joke, after I had the hood done. My boyfriend at the time loves piercings and was trying to talk me into it, and I kept putting it off, citing the pain as the big turnoff. Well, after doing quite a bit of research on here and talking to other people I know who have had their nipples done, I finally got up the courage to get my own done.
Although I didn't spend as much time as it sounds making up my mind, actually getting the piercings done was continually delayed. At first, I kept spending the money I put aside for it, and when I finally had enough, I went to the shop and the piercer was out of town for a week. Luckily, if I paid for it then, because I was doing the double, I only had to pay full price for one and half price for the second. I decided right then and there to pay and just come back in a week.
Well, that turned out to be a huge mistake. Once I had paid, I started having huge doubts about doing the piercing. I've learned that anticipating a piercing is the worst part for me...once I decide I want it done, I need to have it done right then! I ended up waiting almost two weeks before I went back, but I finally went back on Tuesday.
The shop was rather crowded, which I'm not used to. I know they have a steady stream of business, but I don't normally see more than one or two people in there. After I checked in with the front desk people, I was told to sit in the waiting area and they would call when they were ready for me. I had brought a friend along with me and she was the only thing keeping me sane right then. I could see the station from my seat, so I watched them sterilize the chair and lay out all the needles and accountrements of piercing, which only heightened my anxiety.
Finally, it was my turn to get pierced. I walked into the station and Vince pulled the curtain closed. He was my piercer for the hood, so I was already comfortable with him. He told me to take off my shirt and bra whenever I was ready, and since I've never had a problem being topless, I just pulled them off and threw them on the table. He had me sit in the chair as straight as I could and got ready to clamp me. The clamps hurt. They hurt horribly and all I could think was, "If I can't handle clamps, how will I handle the needle?" I said as much to him and he sort of laughed and told me not to worry, the clamps were by far the worst part. Now, on most of the stories I've read on here, first one nipple was clamped and pierced and then the second one was done. Vince clamped both nipples at the same time and had me hold the clamp on the other one while he pierced. When it was time to do the first one, he had me take 3 big deep breaths and on the third exhale, he pierced. Surprisingly enough, I could barely feel the needle, but then again, the clamp was still really bothering me. He did the same with the second nipple, and contrary to what I've heard from alot of people, I think the first one was worse. I liked knowing what to expect as far as pain goes, I guess. After he had the needle through, he removed the clamps.
I was expecting to feel pain then-I mean, honestly, I was sitting there with 14 gauge needles through my nipples, you would think it would hurt a little, but I couldn't even feel them. He had told me not to look down as I have a slight needle phobia, so I waited, staring at the ceiling, until he put the jewelery through. I was expecting that to hurt too, but I couldn't feel any pain. It was an uncomfortable feeling, because I could feel the hoops sliding through and the needle pulling out, but it really wasn't painful in the slightest. He snapped the balls into place and told me I was done.
Before I left, he told me one other tip to help them heal, other than cleaning and LITHA: Keep a band-aid across the bottom of the hoop. The reason behind doing this is that it keeps the jewelery from flipping up and down and tearing or irratating the wound while it heals. I've been keeping the bandaids on and have noticed a difference when I take them off to shower or clean the piercings. I highly recommend the band-aids to anyone with a fresh nipple piercing.
All told, I'm so glad I went through with this. I broke up with my boyfriend right before I had it done and it almost feels like a way of asserting my sense of self, because now I have a special thing on my body that is purely for me, not for anyone else. To anyone who is thinking about doing their nipples and is scared of the pain, don't be. Yes, everyone is different, but the pain is minimal and even now, 3 days later, I'm sleeping on my stomach and the only time I even know they are there is when I clean them. So, please, don't let the fear of the pain keep you from a piercing that might just make you as happy as it made me. Good luck and happy piercing!
четверг, 11 февраля 2010 г.
The Needle Phobe goes for a Third Piercing
Before I say anything else, I want to make one thing very clear: I am deathly afraid of needles. I know that sounds ridiculous since I'm writing about a piercing, but bear with me- when I had to go get a hepatitis shot before freshman year of college, I started bawling in the doctor's office as he prepared the needle- and I was 17 years old. When I got my first needle piercing (tongue) I chickened out at the last minute and my boyfriend had to march me out the door to make me go through with it.
So, those facts taken into account...I decided last week that since my college refund check had cleared and I now had an expected 1,000 more dollars in my bank account- and since I had been working too many hours and thought I deserved a reward- I would go and get a new piercing. Although I considered inner-labia rings, what deterred me was the lack of sex for a few weeks until they healed. Since my job prohibits me from having any visual facial piercings (I barely got away with the tongue) and even non-traditional ear piercings (Again, I barely got away with a small stud in my cartilage) and I didn't want a navel (too overdone), the nipples seemed the most logical choice.
Because most of my friends were on my day off and I wanted to surprise my boyfriend, I went by myself- another first. Tuesday afternoon I drove to Marc's Tattoos and Piercing in Stroudsburg, PA, having been very impressed with Mat's work on my tongue- I can't recommend the studio enough, they're amazingly professional and cool. Although I had been very nervous and freaked-out about getting pierced again for the last few days, once I got to the studio I began to calm down, knowing it was almost finished.
I made a mistake by not calling up and checking the prices of piercings, though, and was short five bucks from doing both nipples on one day. Not letting this deter me, I asked Mat if he would do my right nipple, and then if I liked the piercing I could come back on Friday for the other one. I think this actually turned out to be a better idea because Mat pierces nipples in a 12 gauge (the standard is 14, which is smaller) and I was unsure if the larger gauge would make my nipple look out of proportion or not.
So I gave Mat a minute to set up his equipment and then walked into his little piercing room and sat down on the bench. We chatted about my previous tongue piercing and a few other things. The one idiosyncracy I do have about piercing is that I can't be allowed to look at the needle, because I panic...so, like last time, I told Mat not to let me see the needle, and he kind of chuckled but said ok.
When he was ready he said, "I'm ready whenever you are," and I took off my shirt and bra and stood up for him to clean me with iodine and mark me. It was a little weird having some guy see my boobs stuck in his face but I got over it after a minute or two.
After he marked me where the jewelry would go (not the easiest thing to do because I was shaking a little from nerves) he had me sit back down and I closed my eyes. "Okay," he said, "Now I'm going to put the clamps on you, which might be a little uncomfy, but then I'm going to have you take a deep breath and on the exhale I'll pierce you." I told him okay and felt the clamps going on...which I could feel because of the pressure (feels like someone pinching your nipple) but which didn't really hurt all that much. He told me to take a deep breath and I did. I felt the needle enter and exit but it was a curious sensation- although I felt it, it really didn't HURT. Or if it did, it was the way a scrape on your knee might hurt...just a little, not enough for you to really pay attention. The piercing was also SO fast that I barely had time to blink and it was over.
Then I felt him slide the jewelry in and he kind of smiled and said, "The needle is away, you can look." and I opened my eyes and watched him snap the little ball on the CBR. I was actually stunned that it was so quick and painless.
Mat dabbed off a little bit of blood that was oozing out and let me look in the mirror, and I instantly fell in love with my new ring. He then let me put my bra and shirt back on and told me the routine care for piercings, which I'm used to, being on my third- salt water solution 3-4 times a day, don't touch the ring, etc. Then we went out into the waiting area and I paid Matt 60$- 50$ plus a 10$ tip. He told me if I came back that weekend to get the second one, he'd only charge me 40$ for it- so in two days I'm planning on going back for another one, and I'm not scared a bit this time.
***Afterwards: My boyfriend loved my new piercing (he has his nipples done also and loves them) so it was a very good surprise. Although it was quite sore and bled a bit that evening, it may have been because I bumped it at work or something like that- anyways, it wasn't anything unbearable. I dabbed the blood off and soaked it twice in saltwater and when I woke up this morning, already the pain was gone! I'm already planning my next piercing.
For anyone who wants to get a nipple or nipples pierced I highly recommend it- don't be afraid, just up and go get it- the less afraid you are, the easier it is, and if a wimp like me can do it, ANYONE can!
So, those facts taken into account...I decided last week that since my college refund check had cleared and I now had an expected 1,000 more dollars in my bank account- and since I had been working too many hours and thought I deserved a reward- I would go and get a new piercing. Although I considered inner-labia rings, what deterred me was the lack of sex for a few weeks until they healed. Since my job prohibits me from having any visual facial piercings (I barely got away with the tongue) and even non-traditional ear piercings (Again, I barely got away with a small stud in my cartilage) and I didn't want a navel (too overdone), the nipples seemed the most logical choice.
Because most of my friends were on my day off and I wanted to surprise my boyfriend, I went by myself- another first. Tuesday afternoon I drove to Marc's Tattoos and Piercing in Stroudsburg, PA, having been very impressed with Mat's work on my tongue- I can't recommend the studio enough, they're amazingly professional and cool. Although I had been very nervous and freaked-out about getting pierced again for the last few days, once I got to the studio I began to calm down, knowing it was almost finished.
I made a mistake by not calling up and checking the prices of piercings, though, and was short five bucks from doing both nipples on one day. Not letting this deter me, I asked Mat if he would do my right nipple, and then if I liked the piercing I could come back on Friday for the other one. I think this actually turned out to be a better idea because Mat pierces nipples in a 12 gauge (the standard is 14, which is smaller) and I was unsure if the larger gauge would make my nipple look out of proportion or not.
So I gave Mat a minute to set up his equipment and then walked into his little piercing room and sat down on the bench. We chatted about my previous tongue piercing and a few other things. The one idiosyncracy I do have about piercing is that I can't be allowed to look at the needle, because I panic...so, like last time, I told Mat not to let me see the needle, and he kind of chuckled but said ok.
When he was ready he said, "I'm ready whenever you are," and I took off my shirt and bra and stood up for him to clean me with iodine and mark me. It was a little weird having some guy see my boobs stuck in his face but I got over it after a minute or two.
After he marked me where the jewelry would go (not the easiest thing to do because I was shaking a little from nerves) he had me sit back down and I closed my eyes. "Okay," he said, "Now I'm going to put the clamps on you, which might be a little uncomfy, but then I'm going to have you take a deep breath and on the exhale I'll pierce you." I told him okay and felt the clamps going on...which I could feel because of the pressure (feels like someone pinching your nipple) but which didn't really hurt all that much. He told me to take a deep breath and I did. I felt the needle enter and exit but it was a curious sensation- although I felt it, it really didn't HURT. Or if it did, it was the way a scrape on your knee might hurt...just a little, not enough for you to really pay attention. The piercing was also SO fast that I barely had time to blink and it was over.
Then I felt him slide the jewelry in and he kind of smiled and said, "The needle is away, you can look." and I opened my eyes and watched him snap the little ball on the CBR. I was actually stunned that it was so quick and painless.
Mat dabbed off a little bit of blood that was oozing out and let me look in the mirror, and I instantly fell in love with my new ring. He then let me put my bra and shirt back on and told me the routine care for piercings, which I'm used to, being on my third- salt water solution 3-4 times a day, don't touch the ring, etc. Then we went out into the waiting area and I paid Matt 60$- 50$ plus a 10$ tip. He told me if I came back that weekend to get the second one, he'd only charge me 40$ for it- so in two days I'm planning on going back for another one, and I'm not scared a bit this time.
***Afterwards: My boyfriend loved my new piercing (he has his nipples done also and loves them) so it was a very good surprise. Although it was quite sore and bled a bit that evening, it may have been because I bumped it at work or something like that- anyways, it wasn't anything unbearable. I dabbed the blood off and soaked it twice in saltwater and when I woke up this morning, already the pain was gone! I'm already planning my next piercing.
For anyone who wants to get a nipple or nipples pierced I highly recommend it- don't be afraid, just up and go get it- the less afraid you are, the easier it is, and if a wimp like me can do it, ANYONE can!
Reclaimed identity and pierced nipples
Growing up in a fairly conservative family, I had no exposure to piercings. As I got older, I became aware of standard ear piercings, and was immediately fascinated that people would have pieces of metal inserted into themselves for appearance.
Unfortunately going to a boy's school meant that I missed the usual period where many females would have their ears pierced. Nevertheless my fascination grew over the years, as did my interest in piercings in other locations.
Some years after school, I married and settled down. My wife at the time had pierced ears, however, had no interest in piercings anywhere else – in fact she was repressed in a number of ways – including limiting the ways in which I was permitted to express myself.
When things began to fall apart in the relationship, I decided to claim back some of my own identity, by piercing myself.
It was important that I pierced myself because I felt that it was a critical part of being able to take back control of my life, and to do something that was just for myself.
I began to do some research on the internet, and discovered an online store, from which I purchased some supplies, and ended up piercing my frenum.
I thought this would be the first and last piercing – but thankfully I was wrong.
Since leaving my wife, I met a more progressive woman, with much more liberal ideas in relation to many things, including body modification. This has changed my life.
One day we were talking about piercings, and she remarked that she found nipple rings more attractive on guys than girls.
That set me thinking about something I would never have dreamed of doing up until that point in my life – piercing my nipples.
After giving it some serious thought over a few weeks, I decided to give it a go. I purchased a pair of 14ga barbells and some catheter needles from an online store, and set about piercing myself.
Friday after work, I settled in at home to do the deed. I cleaned my chest area meticulously with Alcohol, and laid out my equipment on the table in front of me. Examining my nipples, I noted that their size meant I would need to pierce them a little deeper than the nipple itself as I was scared that I might lose them if there was insufficient skin to hold the piercing.
I marked the entry and exit holes with a non-toxic marker, and clamped the first nipple using a clamp I had previously used for hobbies, but had first soaked in alcohol. By this time, the endorphins were firing to such an extent, that I felt absolutely no pain pushing the needle through. I was surprised how much force it took to do, but in another sense, surprised how it slid through without pinching or blood going everywhere as I had imagined it would. I guess if I had proper equipment I wouldn't have had to juggle everything at once (holding the clamp, pushing the needle through etc), but I really wanted to control the piercing myself.
I removed the metal needle from the catheter, cut the white plastic sleeve, and threaded the barbell through the piercing by inserting it into the sleeve and pulling it out slowly.
By this time, the nipple began to sting somewhat, but I absolutely loved the look of the barbell, and knew I did the right thing. I decided to continue to pierce my other nipple.
Repeating the procedure, I knew I was in trouble when I first touched the second needle to my nipple. The feeling was one of intense pain, as obviously the endorphins had greatly subsided. I kind of knew this would be the case when I clamped the nipple, and felt an allmighty pinch, unlike the first.
I had gone too far to pull back, so steadied myself and went ahead and pushed the needle through. After what was probably 5 seconds, but seemed like 5 minutes, the point of the needle emerged on the other side of the nipple, and I inserted the second barbell.
After screwing on the balls, I was on top of the world. the rush was incredible, and didn't go away for at least the next hour.
After a few hours, I showered, and following the aftercare instructions I found on the web, washed with antibacterial soap, did a salt soak and went to bed.
I had a restless night sleep, as I had the constant feeling that someone was firmly pinching my nipples, but I've got to say not a lot of pain.
That was yesterday. Today the nipples are a little sore and enlarged, but feel great. Every time a breeze blows through the house, I can feel the nipples tighten against the jewellery, and I know I did the right thing. My partner couldn't watch me doing it, but thinks they look great too. We can't wait until they are healed enough to play with!
The downside of piercing myself was that things could have gone wrong very easily and quickly. I was prepared to take that chance as it was very important to me that I did the piercing myself. It is also something that if I didn't do them straight etc. I only wanted myself to blame. As it turns out, it was easier than I thought, and they seem to be perfectly aligned.
If you've ever been turned on by the sight of pierced nipples, or the thought of having them, but were scared of the pain, then sure, it hurts a bit, but nothing like what I was expecting. I say go for it!
Unfortunately going to a boy's school meant that I missed the usual period where many females would have their ears pierced. Nevertheless my fascination grew over the years, as did my interest in piercings in other locations.
Some years after school, I married and settled down. My wife at the time had pierced ears, however, had no interest in piercings anywhere else – in fact she was repressed in a number of ways – including limiting the ways in which I was permitted to express myself.
When things began to fall apart in the relationship, I decided to claim back some of my own identity, by piercing myself.
It was important that I pierced myself because I felt that it was a critical part of being able to take back control of my life, and to do something that was just for myself.
I began to do some research on the internet, and discovered an online store, from which I purchased some supplies, and ended up piercing my frenum.
I thought this would be the first and last piercing – but thankfully I was wrong.
Since leaving my wife, I met a more progressive woman, with much more liberal ideas in relation to many things, including body modification. This has changed my life.
One day we were talking about piercings, and she remarked that she found nipple rings more attractive on guys than girls.
That set me thinking about something I would never have dreamed of doing up until that point in my life – piercing my nipples.
After giving it some serious thought over a few weeks, I decided to give it a go. I purchased a pair of 14ga barbells and some catheter needles from an online store, and set about piercing myself.
Friday after work, I settled in at home to do the deed. I cleaned my chest area meticulously with Alcohol, and laid out my equipment on the table in front of me. Examining my nipples, I noted that their size meant I would need to pierce them a little deeper than the nipple itself as I was scared that I might lose them if there was insufficient skin to hold the piercing.
I marked the entry and exit holes with a non-toxic marker, and clamped the first nipple using a clamp I had previously used for hobbies, but had first soaked in alcohol. By this time, the endorphins were firing to such an extent, that I felt absolutely no pain pushing the needle through. I was surprised how much force it took to do, but in another sense, surprised how it slid through without pinching or blood going everywhere as I had imagined it would. I guess if I had proper equipment I wouldn't have had to juggle everything at once (holding the clamp, pushing the needle through etc), but I really wanted to control the piercing myself.
I removed the metal needle from the catheter, cut the white plastic sleeve, and threaded the barbell through the piercing by inserting it into the sleeve and pulling it out slowly.
By this time, the nipple began to sting somewhat, but I absolutely loved the look of the barbell, and knew I did the right thing. I decided to continue to pierce my other nipple.
Repeating the procedure, I knew I was in trouble when I first touched the second needle to my nipple. The feeling was one of intense pain, as obviously the endorphins had greatly subsided. I kind of knew this would be the case when I clamped the nipple, and felt an allmighty pinch, unlike the first.
I had gone too far to pull back, so steadied myself and went ahead and pushed the needle through. After what was probably 5 seconds, but seemed like 5 minutes, the point of the needle emerged on the other side of the nipple, and I inserted the second barbell.
After screwing on the balls, I was on top of the world. the rush was incredible, and didn't go away for at least the next hour.
After a few hours, I showered, and following the aftercare instructions I found on the web, washed with antibacterial soap, did a salt soak and went to bed.
I had a restless night sleep, as I had the constant feeling that someone was firmly pinching my nipples, but I've got to say not a lot of pain.
That was yesterday. Today the nipples are a little sore and enlarged, but feel great. Every time a breeze blows through the house, I can feel the nipples tighten against the jewellery, and I know I did the right thing. My partner couldn't watch me doing it, but thinks they look great too. We can't wait until they are healed enough to play with!
The downside of piercing myself was that things could have gone wrong very easily and quickly. I was prepared to take that chance as it was very important to me that I did the piercing myself. It is also something that if I didn't do them straight etc. I only wanted myself to blame. As it turns out, it was easier than I thought, and they seem to be perfectly aligned.
If you've ever been turned on by the sight of pierced nipples, or the thought of having them, but were scared of the pain, then sure, it hurts a bit, but nothing like what I was expecting. I say go for it!
the shock of my life
After getting my tongue pierced almost six months ago I knew I was going to get something else done, just not what. It had to be something I could hide from my mom, she's crazy. The only option I felt comfortable with was my nipples. I decided it would be good because it was something private but not too personal.
So for about three months I was searching the internet for some information on getting it done, also reading up on care and cleaning info. I had to especially careful because I am a water polo/swimmer so I needed to be sure I had enough healing time before I could enter the water. During this time I ran into bmezine.com, from which I got a lot of good info and learned enough about the piercing itself to be sure I wanted to get it done.
Last week I decided I was going to do it. Finding a place that would let me, at 16, do it was extremely difficult. I visited and called almost 20 people, who all said no. Then I remembered that I had met someone during a recent black out while I was walking my dog, he was a cool guy and friendly for the most part and he said that he worked at a parlor not to far from my house. When I finally found his card yesterday, I called my friend Mike and asked him to join me. He was down, so I went to pick him up today at around eleven, which was hard because I had to leave school and he lives a couple doors down and my parents don't usually leave for work until 12. But I called home first to check and see if on the off chance they had already left, they had so I picked up Mike and we were off.
I was finally going to get it done. I was so nervous I became sick to my stomach, but thankfully not sick enough to barf. When we got to the shop I almost backed out but then I realized if I don't like 'em I can just take it out. Also if I didn't do it I may have regretted it especially since by this point my urge to get them done was beginning to fade.
When we walked in I couldn't find anyone that resembled the dude I met so I had Mike ask a woman working at the front desk if I could get it done. She said sure and gave me a form to fill out, she didn't even check my I D so I just put 18 on the form. That was cool I guess im lucky that I look older than I am, it's always helped me get what I want, but big boobs help too.
As soon as I signed the form she had me walk into a cubicle with a shower curtain and closed the sheet. In less then a minute my shirt was up she had cleaned it up and the clamp was on. With the needle in her hand and nothing to distract me on the stark white walls came the best and the main reason why I wanted the piercing, the shock of the pain it was such a rush. It was very intense but it did not last long. All I remember doing is mumbling curse words under my breath and the lady laughing at me. She then put the ring it, I got two curved barbells makes my nipples look cute. Putting the ring in wasn't that bad because I made sure she used a bigger gauge to pierce me than the actual gauge of my ring. Then in no time flat my left nipple was clamped and the second needle was going through. Honest to god this hurt like a, well yeah really hurt. This time I screamed and groaned. All of the stories I had read said it hurt more, but not too much. But I honestly think some of t hem were lying to sound cool because it is not pain free. If you don't have a high tolerance for pain you can pass out so be sure to eat well before u pierce anything. It didn't bring tears to my eyes because the pain was not prolonged but it was very intense. The best way I could describe it was like a hot needle passing through my nipple. The shock was worse than when I had a closed my hand in a door and broken it, but it lasted only a couple seconds. But like I also wrote I like the pain. She then pulled my second ring through this time I began to cuss at the top of my lungs. Maybe my nipple was hard or something but the curve of the bar made pulling the ring through this nipple really painful. After a few seconds of the most intense pain I have ever felt I, it was done. When her work was done the lady cleaned up what little blood had come out and bandaged on my nipples. She went amazingly fast I was honestly done in less then 3 minutes. While driving home I was thrilled the whole way I was smiling and laughing hysterically.
Since that time around eight hours ago my nipples have been sore. It felt similar to having fallen and scraping my knee, except on my nipples. Now they don't hurt at all and I can already feel an increase in sensitivity. My friends James and Chris just came by and I showed them they liked. But most importantly I really like it.
To any one even considering getting it done do it, the few seconds of pain is worth it. But do it for yourself, not because your boyfriend/girlfriend wants you to. Though they're cute and will be fun once they heal. Also if you have a good piercer tip 'em big, they appreciate it.. But do not pierce anything if you have any doubt about whether or not you really want it. A piercing should be something that has been well though out an planed for. Also I do not recommend getting anything done by some one other than a professional, the damage that can be caused may be irreversible.
So for about three months I was searching the internet for some information on getting it done, also reading up on care and cleaning info. I had to especially careful because I am a water polo/swimmer so I needed to be sure I had enough healing time before I could enter the water. During this time I ran into bmezine.com, from which I got a lot of good info and learned enough about the piercing itself to be sure I wanted to get it done.
Last week I decided I was going to do it. Finding a place that would let me, at 16, do it was extremely difficult. I visited and called almost 20 people, who all said no. Then I remembered that I had met someone during a recent black out while I was walking my dog, he was a cool guy and friendly for the most part and he said that he worked at a parlor not to far from my house. When I finally found his card yesterday, I called my friend Mike and asked him to join me. He was down, so I went to pick him up today at around eleven, which was hard because I had to leave school and he lives a couple doors down and my parents don't usually leave for work until 12. But I called home first to check and see if on the off chance they had already left, they had so I picked up Mike and we were off.
I was finally going to get it done. I was so nervous I became sick to my stomach, but thankfully not sick enough to barf. When we got to the shop I almost backed out but then I realized if I don't like 'em I can just take it out. Also if I didn't do it I may have regretted it especially since by this point my urge to get them done was beginning to fade.
When we walked in I couldn't find anyone that resembled the dude I met so I had Mike ask a woman working at the front desk if I could get it done. She said sure and gave me a form to fill out, she didn't even check my I D so I just put 18 on the form. That was cool I guess im lucky that I look older than I am, it's always helped me get what I want, but big boobs help too.
As soon as I signed the form she had me walk into a cubicle with a shower curtain and closed the sheet. In less then a minute my shirt was up she had cleaned it up and the clamp was on. With the needle in her hand and nothing to distract me on the stark white walls came the best and the main reason why I wanted the piercing, the shock of the pain it was such a rush. It was very intense but it did not last long. All I remember doing is mumbling curse words under my breath and the lady laughing at me. She then put the ring it, I got two curved barbells makes my nipples look cute. Putting the ring in wasn't that bad because I made sure she used a bigger gauge to pierce me than the actual gauge of my ring. Then in no time flat my left nipple was clamped and the second needle was going through. Honest to god this hurt like a, well yeah really hurt. This time I screamed and groaned. All of the stories I had read said it hurt more, but not too much. But I honestly think some of t hem were lying to sound cool because it is not pain free. If you don't have a high tolerance for pain you can pass out so be sure to eat well before u pierce anything. It didn't bring tears to my eyes because the pain was not prolonged but it was very intense. The best way I could describe it was like a hot needle passing through my nipple. The shock was worse than when I had a closed my hand in a door and broken it, but it lasted only a couple seconds. But like I also wrote I like the pain. She then pulled my second ring through this time I began to cuss at the top of my lungs. Maybe my nipple was hard or something but the curve of the bar made pulling the ring through this nipple really painful. After a few seconds of the most intense pain I have ever felt I, it was done. When her work was done the lady cleaned up what little blood had come out and bandaged on my nipples. She went amazingly fast I was honestly done in less then 3 minutes. While driving home I was thrilled the whole way I was smiling and laughing hysterically.
Since that time around eight hours ago my nipples have been sore. It felt similar to having fallen and scraping my knee, except on my nipples. Now they don't hurt at all and I can already feel an increase in sensitivity. My friends James and Chris just came by and I showed them they liked. But most importantly I really like it.
To any one even considering getting it done do it, the few seconds of pain is worth it. But do it for yourself, not because your boyfriend/girlfriend wants you to. Though they're cute and will be fun once they heal. Also if you have a good piercer tip 'em big, they appreciate it.. But do not pierce anything if you have any doubt about whether or not you really want it. A piercing should be something that has been well though out an planed for. Also I do not recommend getting anything done by some one other than a professional, the damage that can be caused may be irreversible.
Check your jewelry before stretching.
Hello,
Anyone who is interested in stretching their nipples, may want to read this. When I first started modifying myself, I was in the hands of others. I had a great piercer by the name of Luis Garcia, which motivated me to start stretching myself. He knew I didn't want to stay at the next size for long and I drove an hour and a half to get work done by him. Due to the distance traveled and major success stretching I started picking up jewelry at a local shop. I will leave the name of the shop out of this story because it is not my desire to bash them, just share my experience.
I was using tapered jewelry to stretch and took my nipples from a 10g to a 2g rather quickly. I would say it took about 8 months going one jump at a time. I gave the tissue roughly one month in between stretches. Once at 2 gauge I had a pretty gnarly pair of bone labret tusks I had picked up at infinite, were Luis was working. He had warned me that the bone is a very pore and I would need to remove the jewelry daily and clean and oil it. I did this every couple of days and decided the pain it put me through wasn't worth the look it gave me.
Here comes the actual point of my story. I am not sure if I have put this in the right category, as I don't see 2g nipples that large compared to those who have stretched up to 3/4 of an inch. But I found that it was time to change my jewelry to something a little more practical. I went to the local shop, which is app certified, to pick up some new jewelry. At the time I was in a bit of a glass phase and I had decided to pick up some glass plugs. They were 2g as well; maybe a little larger since the material was glass. The jewelry was pretty simple, clear with two swirled stripes running down the center.
When I got home I cleaned the plugs thoroughly with antimicrobial soap and proceeded to insert the jewelry. First was the right side, the plug went in no problem using some KY as lubricant. Then came the second, it went in pretty effortlessly as well just a little pinch. I turned the plugs to help eliminate any pressure from the jewelry change. I know I wasn't changing the size, but due to the types of jewelry I was wearing, size is more a guess. Doing this felt pretty good and I went to sleep. My nips were a little sore, but you would expect this when wearing new jewelry.
The next afternoon I awoke and was in a lot of pain. I looked down at my chest and my left nipple was very bruised and swollen. Lets just say I was not thinking good thoughts in my head. I went into the bathroom and got a hot shower, hoping that the heat would help relax the tissue. After the shower I had decided that my nipple was not happy. I decided I must take the jewelry out. Doing so was quite painful but it almost instantly felt better. Unfortunately the glass plug was not the only thing that came out of my nipple, I also had quite a large amount of blood running down my chest.
I immediately started doing sea salt soaks and left my nipple, without jewelry for the next couple of days. After 2 or 3 days I was able to put a 12g barbell in my nipple. I was able to heal my nipple up but the scar tissue was ridiculous. It took everything I had to get my nipple back up to a 2g and at that point I was done stretching. I just didn't think it was worthwhile to try and jump to a 0 with all that extra scar tissue. 6 years later I am still at a 2 and still doubt I will go to the next level.
After looking at the glass plug I found there was separation between the clear and the color glass. Whoever blew the plug must not have let it under the flame long enough for the two rods to bond. I have friends that blow glass and I know it isn't the easiest thing to do. For some reason the vendor still sold this piece to the shop and the shop still put it in their showcase. Since then I am very skeptical of buying glass jewelry. I have quite a few very nice pieces and the jewelry industry has come a long way in the last 6 years. However, there is also an increase in "cute" jewelry manufactures selling their crap to people only trying to profit off the industry and not caring about the quality of jewelry they are selling.
Bottom of the line, regardless of were you buy your jewelry, always double check it before inserting it. I bought this jewelry at a very reputable shop, so I figured I would not have issue. Unfortunately I was very wrong and my nipple was the only thing that had to suffer. When I took the jewelry back to the owner of the shop and explained the story all I got was an apology and a coupon for 20% off some new jewelry. I asked if he had his employees check the jewelry he sold and he blew off answering me.
I used this coupon to purchase some wood eyelets for my ears. Ironically enough while I was hanging out that night I heard a little pop. The next morning I heard another little pop. When I took the plugs out they fell apart. They had both snapped in half, identically. I returned these plugs and was very annoyed at this point. Once again I was offered a cute 20% off coupon. Needless to say I started waiting until I was in Philly at infinite to buy my jewelry, fortunately they care enough to make sure the jewelry they sell isn't crap.
Anyone who is interested in stretching their nipples, may want to read this. When I first started modifying myself, I was in the hands of others. I had a great piercer by the name of Luis Garcia, which motivated me to start stretching myself. He knew I didn't want to stay at the next size for long and I drove an hour and a half to get work done by him. Due to the distance traveled and major success stretching I started picking up jewelry at a local shop. I will leave the name of the shop out of this story because it is not my desire to bash them, just share my experience.
I was using tapered jewelry to stretch and took my nipples from a 10g to a 2g rather quickly. I would say it took about 8 months going one jump at a time. I gave the tissue roughly one month in between stretches. Once at 2 gauge I had a pretty gnarly pair of bone labret tusks I had picked up at infinite, were Luis was working. He had warned me that the bone is a very pore and I would need to remove the jewelry daily and clean and oil it. I did this every couple of days and decided the pain it put me through wasn't worth the look it gave me.
Here comes the actual point of my story. I am not sure if I have put this in the right category, as I don't see 2g nipples that large compared to those who have stretched up to 3/4 of an inch. But I found that it was time to change my jewelry to something a little more practical. I went to the local shop, which is app certified, to pick up some new jewelry. At the time I was in a bit of a glass phase and I had decided to pick up some glass plugs. They were 2g as well; maybe a little larger since the material was glass. The jewelry was pretty simple, clear with two swirled stripes running down the center.
When I got home I cleaned the plugs thoroughly with antimicrobial soap and proceeded to insert the jewelry. First was the right side, the plug went in no problem using some KY as lubricant. Then came the second, it went in pretty effortlessly as well just a little pinch. I turned the plugs to help eliminate any pressure from the jewelry change. I know I wasn't changing the size, but due to the types of jewelry I was wearing, size is more a guess. Doing this felt pretty good and I went to sleep. My nips were a little sore, but you would expect this when wearing new jewelry.
The next afternoon I awoke and was in a lot of pain. I looked down at my chest and my left nipple was very bruised and swollen. Lets just say I was not thinking good thoughts in my head. I went into the bathroom and got a hot shower, hoping that the heat would help relax the tissue. After the shower I had decided that my nipple was not happy. I decided I must take the jewelry out. Doing so was quite painful but it almost instantly felt better. Unfortunately the glass plug was not the only thing that came out of my nipple, I also had quite a large amount of blood running down my chest.
I immediately started doing sea salt soaks and left my nipple, without jewelry for the next couple of days. After 2 or 3 days I was able to put a 12g barbell in my nipple. I was able to heal my nipple up but the scar tissue was ridiculous. It took everything I had to get my nipple back up to a 2g and at that point I was done stretching. I just didn't think it was worthwhile to try and jump to a 0 with all that extra scar tissue. 6 years later I am still at a 2 and still doubt I will go to the next level.
After looking at the glass plug I found there was separation between the clear and the color glass. Whoever blew the plug must not have let it under the flame long enough for the two rods to bond. I have friends that blow glass and I know it isn't the easiest thing to do. For some reason the vendor still sold this piece to the shop and the shop still put it in their showcase. Since then I am very skeptical of buying glass jewelry. I have quite a few very nice pieces and the jewelry industry has come a long way in the last 6 years. However, there is also an increase in "cute" jewelry manufactures selling their crap to people only trying to profit off the industry and not caring about the quality of jewelry they are selling.
Bottom of the line, regardless of were you buy your jewelry, always double check it before inserting it. I bought this jewelry at a very reputable shop, so I figured I would not have issue. Unfortunately I was very wrong and my nipple was the only thing that had to suffer. When I took the jewelry back to the owner of the shop and explained the story all I got was an apology and a coupon for 20% off some new jewelry. I asked if he had his employees check the jewelry he sold and he blew off answering me.
I used this coupon to purchase some wood eyelets for my ears. Ironically enough while I was hanging out that night I heard a little pop. The next morning I heard another little pop. When I took the plugs out they fell apart. They had both snapped in half, identically. I returned these plugs and was very annoyed at this point. Once again I was offered a cute 20% off coupon. Needless to say I started waiting until I was in Philly at infinite to buy my jewelry, fortunately they care enough to make sure the jewelry they sell isn't crap.
Nipple ishous
Ok..so I'm only 14 years old (ah!amateur) yet I already have 14 piercings (one for each year I suppose) nothing 'major' 9 in my lobes (5 left, 4 right) my nose, my tongue and my navel.
I've always been really interested in piercings and the way they make me feel, i don't know how to describe it, it's just a sense of self worth or an achievement I haven't got much self confidence so I guess it just makes me feel a little better, a little more prettier or whatever. So anyway moving on about 5 weeks ago me and my friend Vikki decided we were in need of new piercings and since I've been dying to get my nipples done for quite some time now, I've never plucked up the courage so I decided that it was time I stopped being such a shithead and actually got them done.
We went along on the 19th July to a place called Hype in Newcastle where I got my tongue and navel done about a year ago and also where I'm getting my vertical labret done this saturday(at last yeah!!) they're good people- very professional and sweet but since Vikki wanted a clitoral hood piercing and didn't have any ID (as she is only 14 to) We had to leave quickly and search for another piercing place which is when we found this hidden away lovely studio named PX piercings. The place was so pretty and looked clean so we went in to make appointments and although Vikki could not get her piercing done there either (bless her) I made an appointment to get both nipples done and was introduced to possibly the two nicest people in the world (or Newcastle anyways) Peter and Margaret both crammed with piercings but nevertheless behind all the shiny silver there were big helpful smiles. I talked over the procedure with them and they explained that they would use a cooling spray which lessened the pain. Now although I like to think I have a high pain threshold I'm still a chicken when it comes to the thought of needles penetrating me in any way so this was good...good news.
The appointment was made for quarter to 2 which gave me around an hour to calm my nerves or should I say grab a bottle of beer and smoke twenty packs of cigarettes and before I could say ouch! it was time to leave Gotham Town (cool pub) and head back up to PX. When I arrived I was very nervous but excited to think that soon it would all be over and I'd have my beautiful new piercing. Unfortunately there was a woman in getting her madonna pierced and this seemed to take forever but at long last peter came out and beckoned me to come in the room (whilst the poor lady walked away moaning of the pain to her boyfriend). My boyfriend Rob came in the smart hospital smelling Piercing room with me as he had decided to get his nipple done also. We were asked to fill out some forms e.t.c and then they explained aftercare all the usual stuff then we were ready to go. Whilst peter prepared the jewelery (rings) and the needle margaret asked me to remove my top. Like I said before I'm very self conscious so this was a bit embarrassing but she made me feel very comfortable and when I was letting half of my nakedness hang out it wasn't all that bad.She then cleaned the area and marked on with a toothpick and some ink where the entrance and exit holes would be and then I was asked to clamber onto the table.
As there were two people completing the piercing it felt a bit intimidating as they were both hovering over me but they were so lovely and made me feel so relaxed that by the time we had decided to do my left nipple first and Peter had put the clamp over, it didn't actually feel like I was there to get a piercing at all. I didn't find the clamp uncomfortable or painful but when Margaret produced the needle I did get a tad scared. She told me what she was doing as she did it and counted to 3 before pushing the needle through. She also managed to keep a healthy conversation going between this explanation. I really didn't feel anything at all and was pleasantly surprised but this worked to my disadvantage as when the procedure was repeated on my right nipple I didn't expect it to hurt and although it wasn't unbearable it was a lot more painful than the first and also bled loads (the other one didn't bleed at all). Once the bleeding stopped I was allowed to have a quick glance in the mirror and aww they looked so cute,they just hung there perfectly so I fell in love pretty quickly. The plasters were put on, I got dressed, money and tips exchanged hands (30pound + a 5pound tip)and we said our goodbyes although not before commenting on the outstanding service and swearing we would go back there for our next piercings. Unfortunately PX don't do Vertical labrets and so while Rob is getting his eyebrow pierced for the third time and Siobhan (one of my mad friends) is getting her right nipple re-pierced tomorrow at PX I'm going down to my second favourite studio Hype to hopefully fall in love all over again with another piercing.
5 Weeks later and my nipples are doing brilliantly although still a bit painful if knocked and still a little crusty at times. I've been cleaning them with Savlon antiseptic spray twice a day and soaking them in salt water every now and again but I'd say to anyone who wants it done go for it, it's virtually painless and well worth it!!
I've always been really interested in piercings and the way they make me feel, i don't know how to describe it, it's just a sense of self worth or an achievement I haven't got much self confidence so I guess it just makes me feel a little better, a little more prettier or whatever. So anyway moving on about 5 weeks ago me and my friend Vikki decided we were in need of new piercings and since I've been dying to get my nipples done for quite some time now, I've never plucked up the courage so I decided that it was time I stopped being such a shithead and actually got them done.
We went along on the 19th July to a place called Hype in Newcastle where I got my tongue and navel done about a year ago and also where I'm getting my vertical labret done this saturday(at last yeah!!) they're good people- very professional and sweet but since Vikki wanted a clitoral hood piercing and didn't have any ID (as she is only 14 to) We had to leave quickly and search for another piercing place which is when we found this hidden away lovely studio named PX piercings. The place was so pretty and looked clean so we went in to make appointments and although Vikki could not get her piercing done there either (bless her) I made an appointment to get both nipples done and was introduced to possibly the two nicest people in the world (or Newcastle anyways) Peter and Margaret both crammed with piercings but nevertheless behind all the shiny silver there were big helpful smiles. I talked over the procedure with them and they explained that they would use a cooling spray which lessened the pain. Now although I like to think I have a high pain threshold I'm still a chicken when it comes to the thought of needles penetrating me in any way so this was good...good news.
The appointment was made for quarter to 2 which gave me around an hour to calm my nerves or should I say grab a bottle of beer and smoke twenty packs of cigarettes and before I could say ouch! it was time to leave Gotham Town (cool pub) and head back up to PX. When I arrived I was very nervous but excited to think that soon it would all be over and I'd have my beautiful new piercing. Unfortunately there was a woman in getting her madonna pierced and this seemed to take forever but at long last peter came out and beckoned me to come in the room (whilst the poor lady walked away moaning of the pain to her boyfriend). My boyfriend Rob came in the smart hospital smelling Piercing room with me as he had decided to get his nipple done also. We were asked to fill out some forms e.t.c and then they explained aftercare all the usual stuff then we were ready to go. Whilst peter prepared the jewelery (rings) and the needle margaret asked me to remove my top. Like I said before I'm very self conscious so this was a bit embarrassing but she made me feel very comfortable and when I was letting half of my nakedness hang out it wasn't all that bad.She then cleaned the area and marked on with a toothpick and some ink where the entrance and exit holes would be and then I was asked to clamber onto the table.
As there were two people completing the piercing it felt a bit intimidating as they were both hovering over me but they were so lovely and made me feel so relaxed that by the time we had decided to do my left nipple first and Peter had put the clamp over, it didn't actually feel like I was there to get a piercing at all. I didn't find the clamp uncomfortable or painful but when Margaret produced the needle I did get a tad scared. She told me what she was doing as she did it and counted to 3 before pushing the needle through. She also managed to keep a healthy conversation going between this explanation. I really didn't feel anything at all and was pleasantly surprised but this worked to my disadvantage as when the procedure was repeated on my right nipple I didn't expect it to hurt and although it wasn't unbearable it was a lot more painful than the first and also bled loads (the other one didn't bleed at all). Once the bleeding stopped I was allowed to have a quick glance in the mirror and aww they looked so cute,they just hung there perfectly so I fell in love pretty quickly. The plasters were put on, I got dressed, money and tips exchanged hands (30pound + a 5pound tip)and we said our goodbyes although not before commenting on the outstanding service and swearing we would go back there for our next piercings. Unfortunately PX don't do Vertical labrets and so while Rob is getting his eyebrow pierced for the third time and Siobhan (one of my mad friends) is getting her right nipple re-pierced tomorrow at PX I'm going down to my second favourite studio Hype to hopefully fall in love all over again with another piercing.
5 Weeks later and my nipples are doing brilliantly although still a bit painful if knocked and still a little crusty at times. I've been cleaning them with Savlon antiseptic spray twice a day and soaking them in salt water every now and again but I'd say to anyone who wants it done go for it, it's virtually painless and well worth it!!
And The Red Blood Cell Race Begins
I love piercings! Ever since I was a young girl (or younger anyways) in elementary. I dreamed of having my tongue pierced, and one day I achieved that dream all on my own. Then one day I felt the need to stick some metal in my chest. I felt the need to pierce my nipples!
I had wanted my nipples pierced for about a year before I actually got the courage to do it myself. I love the way they look on girls and consider it such a turn on. I wanted more than anything to pierce my own. Even though I really enjoy doing my own piercings, I would have gone to a shop but seeing as how I'm too young... I decided I couldn't wait any longer. I had pierced them once before but I used safety pins and the piercings were unsuccessful. Then one day while my big sister was away (I unfortunately share a room) I locked myself in and prepared myself for my second piercing. I had acquired an actual piercing needle from a friend of mine and figured that was the best thing to use. It was 14 gauge and looked a little too big for me but my only other option was sewing needles so I figured that would be the best choice. I didn't have any type of clamp whatsoever so I used ice to make it as hard as possible and I slowly worked the needle through the left nipple. I was sc ared to go very fast so I took my time and eventually I got it through.
I was very excited and all I had left to do was put the jewelry in. I had a small curved barbell so I just decided to use that and I would buy better jewelry later on. When I tried to take the needle out it was really hard to do. My only guess was that the hole had already begun to shrink. I slowly pulled the needle out and prepared myself for the insertion of the barbell, but when the needle came all the way out it began to bleed. The blood was pouring out really fast and I wasn't expecting any blood so I was completely unprepared for it. Fortunately I had toilet paper in the room. I tried to stop the bleeding but was very worried that the hole would close on me. For a moment everything was going blank and I felt a sharp pain both in my head and in my stomach. I don't know if it was from the sight of so much blood or from something else but I felt as if I were to faint. I tried to insert the barbell as soon as I could in fear that I would collapse then and there but I coul dn't get it in. As much as I tried it would not fit. So I used a large safety I had near me as an emergency utensil and left it on.
I felt really bad and light headed so I put my shirt and my bra back on and fell asleep. When I woke up the next morning (almost getting caught by my mother) my nipple was feeling only a little irritated until I moved the safety pin. Ouch that hurt. I left the safety pin in for about five days then I finally got the barbell in. I would move it around once in a while and clean off the crust that would gather with a q-tip. After a few more days it didn't hurt anymore and it felt great. I had pierced the right nipple also but that one did not work out for me. I had used a sewing needle for that one and put a safety pin in as well but I could not replace it with a barbell because I didn't have another one and I did not have the cash or the access to any body jewelry. I knew it might not work out but I left the safety pin in anyways. It was fine the first few days but one day I noticed that one of the openings was getting a bit bigger. I simply disregarded it and thought the hol e would go back to normal and heal just fine. I was wrong. A few days after I first noticed the increasing size of the opening, I had begun to realize that it was just getting even bigger and that the safety pin was tearing my nipple apart. The hole was very stretched out and was migrating both down and out toward the front of my nipple. I was worried it would rip right through and decided to finally take it off.
Even though the right nipple was unsuccessful, the left nipple turned out great. I still have it now and I now have a 14 gauge surgical steel horseshoe in it. I am completely in love with it and cannot wait to do my right nipple once again. Even though I have tried about three times to pierce that stubborn right nipple and have failed, I haven't given up and I refuse to give up. I am very happy with the results I had with one and don't mind trying the other again.
Even though I really should have waited until I could get them done at a professional piercing parlor, I enjoy the thrill of doing my piercings on my own. I have tried many different piercings, and believe me when I say many, even though I can only keep the ones you can't see because of my parents. I do my own knowing the risks I am taking but I strongly suggest that anyone planning on getting a piercing should really get it professionally done. There are many chances for mistakes and infections if you're not careful so it is best to leave it in the hands of professionals. If for any reason self piercing is still the #1 option, I suggest buying the appropriate utensils, equipment, and jewelry and hope that you have a successful and memorable experience. I know I have.
If you have any questions or comments regarding my experience, feel free to e-mail me at any given time.
- Liz
I had wanted my nipples pierced for about a year before I actually got the courage to do it myself. I love the way they look on girls and consider it such a turn on. I wanted more than anything to pierce my own. Even though I really enjoy doing my own piercings, I would have gone to a shop but seeing as how I'm too young... I decided I couldn't wait any longer. I had pierced them once before but I used safety pins and the piercings were unsuccessful. Then one day while my big sister was away (I unfortunately share a room) I locked myself in and prepared myself for my second piercing. I had acquired an actual piercing needle from a friend of mine and figured that was the best thing to use. It was 14 gauge and looked a little too big for me but my only other option was sewing needles so I figured that would be the best choice. I didn't have any type of clamp whatsoever so I used ice to make it as hard as possible and I slowly worked the needle through the left nipple. I was sc ared to go very fast so I took my time and eventually I got it through.
I was very excited and all I had left to do was put the jewelry in. I had a small curved barbell so I just decided to use that and I would buy better jewelry later on. When I tried to take the needle out it was really hard to do. My only guess was that the hole had already begun to shrink. I slowly pulled the needle out and prepared myself for the insertion of the barbell, but when the needle came all the way out it began to bleed. The blood was pouring out really fast and I wasn't expecting any blood so I was completely unprepared for it. Fortunately I had toilet paper in the room. I tried to stop the bleeding but was very worried that the hole would close on me. For a moment everything was going blank and I felt a sharp pain both in my head and in my stomach. I don't know if it was from the sight of so much blood or from something else but I felt as if I were to faint. I tried to insert the barbell as soon as I could in fear that I would collapse then and there but I coul dn't get it in. As much as I tried it would not fit. So I used a large safety I had near me as an emergency utensil and left it on.
I felt really bad and light headed so I put my shirt and my bra back on and fell asleep. When I woke up the next morning (almost getting caught by my mother) my nipple was feeling only a little irritated until I moved the safety pin. Ouch that hurt. I left the safety pin in for about five days then I finally got the barbell in. I would move it around once in a while and clean off the crust that would gather with a q-tip. After a few more days it didn't hurt anymore and it felt great. I had pierced the right nipple also but that one did not work out for me. I had used a sewing needle for that one and put a safety pin in as well but I could not replace it with a barbell because I didn't have another one and I did not have the cash or the access to any body jewelry. I knew it might not work out but I left the safety pin in anyways. It was fine the first few days but one day I noticed that one of the openings was getting a bit bigger. I simply disregarded it and thought the hol e would go back to normal and heal just fine. I was wrong. A few days after I first noticed the increasing size of the opening, I had begun to realize that it was just getting even bigger and that the safety pin was tearing my nipple apart. The hole was very stretched out and was migrating both down and out toward the front of my nipple. I was worried it would rip right through and decided to finally take it off.
Even though the right nipple was unsuccessful, the left nipple turned out great. I still have it now and I now have a 14 gauge surgical steel horseshoe in it. I am completely in love with it and cannot wait to do my right nipple once again. Even though I have tried about three times to pierce that stubborn right nipple and have failed, I haven't given up and I refuse to give up. I am very happy with the results I had with one and don't mind trying the other again.
Even though I really should have waited until I could get them done at a professional piercing parlor, I enjoy the thrill of doing my piercings on my own. I have tried many different piercings, and believe me when I say many, even though I can only keep the ones you can't see because of my parents. I do my own knowing the risks I am taking but I strongly suggest that anyone planning on getting a piercing should really get it professionally done. There are many chances for mistakes and infections if you're not careful so it is best to leave it in the hands of professionals. If for any reason self piercing is still the #1 option, I suggest buying the appropriate utensils, equipment, and jewelry and hope that you have a successful and memorable experience. I know I have.
If you have any questions or comments regarding my experience, feel free to e-mail me at any given time.
- Liz
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