I am 37 years old, the father of 2 daughters. I have wanted my nipples pierced for years. My wife wasn't too crazy about the idea.
At A Glance Author Chad Artist unknown Studio Hammer's Location Canton Oh I begged her and tried to make deals with her to get her blessing, but she wouldn't change her mind.
My oldest daughter came home with a self-pierced navel (she did a good job by the way) I figured if she could have piercings why couldn't Dad.
Against my wifes wishes I started checking out piercing shops. I ended up at Hammer's. I forget the name of the piercer, but the shop was clean and the staff friendly.
I drove to the shop on my day off. I felt a little foolish when the guy behind the counter asked what he could do for me. I figured he though I was going through a midlife crisis or something. I guess you always see younger men with their nipples pierced, but I knew what I wanted no matter how old I was. As I said he was friendly and helpful. He showed me the rings and the bars and the other jewelry in the case, but I knew before I got there that I wanted 12 ga. rings.
I picked out my rings and signed the papers, then I was taken to the piercing room. It was clean and well lit. There was a padded bench or table to lay on. He instucted me to remove my shirt. My heart was about to jump out of my chest. The piercer noticed this right away and attemped to calm me down by talking to me. I finally settled down and relaxed. There was music playing and I tried to focus on the beat. I wasn't so much scared as I was excited. I had waited for this for a long time. I lay there shirtless, my nipples ready to be pierced. The room was cool, but I could feel sweat beading on my body and my forehead. The piercer put on gloves and laid out the packages. He cleaned my nipples. This is the only time anyone other than my wife has touched them. He marked the points of entry and exit. It felt strange, but to him it was just part of the procedure.
I knew from reading several stories about nipple piercing what was next. The clamps. The moment I had been waiting for. My nipples are tough from years of ruff play. I have used tit clamps and snake bite kits for a long time and knew the forceps wouldn't be a problem. The clamp felt great.
Before I knew it I was breathing in a pattern and the needle was through the first one. I looked down to watch the ring being inserted.
The pain was bearable. Next he moved to the other side of the table and repeated the same steps. This time I really felt the needle. I wanted to squirm, but managed to lay still. When I looked down, there were the rings I had waited on so long. I felt like I had finally became the person I always wanted to be. One who knew what they wanted and went out and got it. I was proud of myself for doing what I knew was right for me.
It has been 3 years since the piercing. My wife has grown to like them. She says she wishes I had gotten them done a long time ago!
My daughter's have friends over alot, and her only request is I keep them hidden from their guests.
The piercings healed without alot of problems. The only setback was when I caught one of them on a bench at the gym, but within a week or so it had caught up with the other one. I now wear a ribbed athletic shirt to the gym so the rings are not sticking out. Several guys at the gym have mentioned the rings. Most of the comments were favorable. A couple of the guys have followed my lead and got theirs pierced too. We all agree that it is one of the best things we have done for ourselves. Our wives and girlfriends all enjoy them too.
It has made my nipples even more sensative then they ever were before, which is saying alot!
You are never too old to start modifying your body. Since the piercings I have gotten a couple of tattoo, another thing I always wanted. I love showing my armband when I wear sleevless shirts.
I am now about to graduate to genital piercings. I am considering a prince albert, but that one will take some time to get the nerve up for. I want one, but not with the same determination that I had for the nipple rings. Wish me luck.