Its been a year already since I've gotten my center tongue piercing but I still love showing it Off. I wanted it done for a very long time but for many reasons just never did it. Then the day came where my life took a drastic turn for the better. I was in a seven year relationship with a very controlling man who tried to make me feel ashamed and embarrassed of my tattoos and forbid me to get anymore. So obviously getting a piercing was completely out of the question.
At A Glance Author inayax Contact inayax@yahoo.com When A year ago Artist William Stucke Studio Body Armor Studio Location Bigler Avenue, Clearfield Pa Time passed, we continued to fight and not get along then one day I left. Just up and left. I was home alone, had the day off from of work and was miserable. I looked around the house and realized how much I actually hated him and how he made me feel. I finally got the courage to just pack everything I could possibly fit into my car and left. Never looked back. Just tossed my life into my car and ran.
So there I was, 3 months after leaving him. I wanted to make a change for myself. I wanted to start over and be the person I really am, not the person he wanted me to be. So once again on a whim I got in the car and went to the most reputable studio in town. I walked in the door and said I'm here to get my tongue pierced. Luckily he was able to take me right then and there.
After filling out the paperwork he explained to me how the piercing process goes, how to care for my new piercing and also warned me of possible risks. He was very professional and made me feel at ease. I completely trusted him and was eager to have him pierce me.
It was finally time to begin. I was really nervous even though I have a very high pain tolerance. I have 14 tattoos in various places on my body but I was still nervous. I know how bad it can hurt sometimes to just bite your tongue, I couldn't even imagine ramming a 12 gauge needle through it. But I wanted it. I wanted it because it was for me, no one else. I had no one to answer to but myself for the first time in my life. This was for me and I was going to go through with it.
So he put the paper bib on me and then sanitized himself and the instruments while I gargled with mouthwash for 60 seconds. After spitting the mouthwash out he looked at my tongue. He looked at both sides, felt it, twisted it and gave it a complete inspection. Then he dried my tongue with some gauze and made a dot on it where he wanted to pierce. Then he inspected it some more and it was finally time to begin.
He told me it would be quick and not nearly as bad as my ink. I managed to smile without getting my tongue wet again. I took a deep breath and put my tongue out the way he instructed me to. He put the clamp on my tongue and pulled it out a little then with one very quick move the needle was completely through my tongue. I didn't even realize it had happened he did it so fast. Then he took the 12 gauge ¾ inch barbell and pulled it through and screwed on the ball. He handed me a cup of mouthwash again and had me rinse until the water ran clear. I bled a little but nothing tremendous. The bleeding only lasted about 10 minutes then the swelling began.
The swelling was by far the worst part of the experience, especially day two. My tongue swelled to about twice its normal size and talking was very hard. But by day 4 the swelling was down and I was well on my way to a nicely healed tongue. It seemed that frequent rinsing and not talking more than necessary helped keep the swelling down.
So here I am a year later, I have an impressive collection of tongue jewelry that impresses everyone who sees it. I have tongue rings that have mini strobe lights for when I go to the clubs, I have different gem stones, sculls and tons others in every color you can imagine. My friends get my tongue rings for gifts now. I don't see how I could possibly ever regret getting my tongue pierced. It seems that when people notice it they make a point to talk to you to ask you about it. I've met so many great people since getting it. It really is a great ice breaker for dates and when meeting people. I love my tongue ring and I will never take it out. I'm going to be 90 years old with tattoos, my piercing and long blonde hair!