I am a fifty-year-old gay man in a monogamous relationship for the last twenty years. I had seen so many men with piercings; I thought it was so exotic and forbidden. I had my ear pierced back in 1975 when I worked at The Pub in New Haven, Connecticut. Lee, a chef, pierced my friend Steve and I in the kitchen one afternoon. I passed-out twice, not from the pain, but from the fear of being judged by society, it was a big thing back then. If you had your right ear pierced, everyone knew that you were Gay. It was a big step in "Coming Out." When I first heard of genital piercing, I was intrigued, but it would take me many years to gather the courage and information I would need. I wanted to get my nipples, my tongue, and my navel pierced. My partner was not keen to the idea, but he is a good sport.
At A Glance Author Keith Contact Keith@bme.anon When Two years ago Artist Brian (I think) Studio The Edge Location New Haven, Connecticut I paint theatrical scenery and work with lots of younger guys. Eric was on his way to get his tongue pierced and asked if I wanted to come along. It was time; I decided to get my PA that day. We went to The Edge in New Haven, Connecticut. While he filled out his paper work, I gathered the courage to sign-up for my first real piercing - ears don't count do they? Unfortunately, the piercer didn't have the supplies required, so I decided to have my nipples pierced instead. I was never one of those guys in to his nipples. Mine are dimpled and were never really stimulated sexually. It just hurt and was not a thrill. I knew that it would hurt a lot, but it might increase my sexual pleasure. I decided to get both done at the same time.
I watched Eric get his tongue pierced. It was really cool so I figured I would get mine done in the future.
My turn next.
I wish I could remember the piercer's name. I think it was Brian. He was friendly, which put me at ease, and told me about his PA. He told me how he had stretched it to a 0g, but since his wife was not thrilled with it anymore, he removed it.
He marked my nipples with a purple marker, asked me if I approved and I lay back on the table. My right nipple was first. The pinch of the clamp was not bad at all, but I was not prepared for what happened next. The needle going through my flesh was a mind-blowing event.
"Shit! Damn! Fuck!"
I really cannot explain the combination of feelings other than that of shock, pain, euphoria, pleasure and finally great relief.
Oh no, I still had the left nipple left to do. The anticipation was electric. The clamp, the needle - I was wound up like a tightened spring. My legs were kinetic and I thought I might levitate. I never experienced such a painful pleasure in my life and was instantly hooked!
The sensations of the second pierce were exponentially magnified and I was glad to have it done. I loved the way they looked and followed all the care instructions. Thankfully, there were no infections.
After a year, the 10-gauge CBR rings looked too small. Amanda, at Studio Zee in New Haven, stretched them to 8gauge and later to 6 gauge barbells. What an awesome artist. I knew I had found the perfect piercer. I wish I had gone to her first, especially to get my PA, but that's another story.
I loved the way my pierced nipples looked. I enjoyed playing with them, and showing them to people. The shock on their faces was always priceless. When other guys asked how it felt to be pierced, I could give them an honest answer. It is a right of passage, not to be taken lightly. It requires careful consideration. The pain of the initial needle cannot be fully explained. The aftercare is time consuming.
I never felt like my nipples healed completely, so after two years I took them out. The best thing is that now my nipples look the way I wanted them to look - not dimpled- since the scar tissue underneath makes them pop-up and look just right. I also use nipple suction cups to increase the size, so that they will be more prominent. I have talked to Amanda about getting them done again, but deeper next time.
In the last three years I have had my tits, cock, navel, and tongue pierced. I have had 6 stretchings, and bought a lot of jewelry, and I have no regrets.
I had the best time on the Pillage and Plunder Cruise from Tampa, Florida to Key West. The clothing-optional deck was fantastic, it was so much fun to talk to other guys about the piercings, compare stories, and show-off, too.