Ok, so I got my tongue web pierced yesterday...That was a experience I will never forget. I mean I have piercings...8 earrings and my nipples...and a tattoo. But this one was a doozy.
At A Glance Author Stephy Contact EvilAngelStephy@aol.com When It just happened Artist Bruce Studio Class Act Tattoo Location Puyallup,Washington I had been craving another piercing for a while, and two of my friends had gotten thier nipples pierced in the last two weeks. I was looking around for jewelry for my nipples and of course came upon pictures of piercings along the way. I had seen web piercings before, but never gave them much thought. But then I took a more in debth look at the piercing. I liked it. I could hide it from the neverending stare of my parents and still claim I have my tongue pierced. So I did some reserch and got really excited. I went to my wonderful piercer Bruce and asked if he would do it for me. He had never done one before but he was confident that he could perform the piercing. I was very excited and told him Id be in the next day (pay day.
So the next day I was very impatient because I had to wait until noon to pick up my paycheck. So after doing that I was on my way to the bank and called Class Act to tell them Id be there at 12:30. I was pissed to find the bank a madhouse...I am a very impatient person when I want something a lot. When I arrived at the shop, Bruce was finishing up a peircing. He had ordered lunch so I was happy to wait for him to eat and have a smoke. I knew this procedure was going to take a while. So after he ate and had a smoke we were ready. I was kinda nervous but I was so excited I didnt care... Ironically my horoscope for that day had said "Do as you want not as you should." I wanted to have this done...I should save what little money I have. hehe So anyway. We talked about jewelry. He didnt have the kind he really wanted to use in stock, but he was sure the 14g micro curved barbell would be fine for now. We proceeded into the small piercing room and Bruce got everything ready. He ben t the needle to his liking. I washed out my mouth with listerine(yuck) and he put on the forceps. He decided it would be better to go into one of the tattoo rooms so I could lay down instead of sit up. This was more comfortable by far. He put the forceps on again. They were quite uncorfatable but bearable. He asked if I was ready and I nodded. The needle went through. It was quite painful. My eyes were clamped shout but a couple of tears popped out. Which suprised me because I never cry about anything.
He was fiddling around there for a while and then said ok well take a breither. I asked if he had the barbell in and Bruce told me no that he'd lost the hole. I was kinda lightheaded by then so he got me a succer. He asked me if I wanted to peierce it again, I replied if you cant find the hole again thats fine but I dont want to pierce it again. I was in quite a bit of pain by then so he got me some topical anasthetic to numb me up. This helped a lot. After I felt better he put the forcepts on again and tried to find the hole with a taper. I felt it pop though and was glad that he had numbed it. I was so ready to just say fuck it when he told me he'd lost the hole. Anyway here I am with a taper resting across my teath and my tongue glued to the top of ,y mouth and trying desperatly not to move. Finally Bruce got the barebell through. He was holding the bar in and told me whatever I do dont move. As he was screwing the ball on he was making funny happy noises and I started la ughing. But finally we were done. Like 30-45 minutes.
My mouth was very sore because the taper had scratched my gumbs on the inside of my jaw... But it looked fucking awesome. I could feel the bottom of my tongue starting to swell up. A sigh of relief now that it was over and I was enjoying my adrenaline high. I was so glad I hadnt given up when I wanted to. I was only charged for jewelry and supplies, but I felt Bruce deserved a lot more than that for all that work. We were both stoked afterward. I think he dosnt get to do many unusual piercings so he had a blast. And I was very happy with the results.
So I went home and called my friend. She couldnt believe I did it and neither could I. I tried to take a nap but couldnt because I was still running on adrenaline.:) (almost as good as sex) I am really happy with my piercing now the day after. Dinner was hell that night, Ravioli O'hs, cut in half and swollow, fuck chewing. Breakfast, chicken and rice soup good for the pierced soul. My mouth isnt so sore now, but is still swollen. It feels like I have a cotton ball shoved under my tongue and keep trying to swollow it. Feels kinda funny. But Im happy I had it done. It looks great. If your considering getting your tongue web pierced I reccomend taking a bit of time to think about and do reserch. Reserch is important! And if your not sure of a piercers ability, trump it and find someone you trust and are comfotable with. Bruce is my piercer for life. If you live in the Puyallup/Tacoma area I HIGHLY reccomend going to Bruce at Class Act Tattoo for all your piercing needs. And if your looking for a great tattoo, the artists are fucking awesome too!
If you have any questions email my ass! Later!