Normally, when writing an experience for BME, I try and pick the more interesting stories, or ones about mods that are considered "uncommon." I mean whether it is a tongue, navel or nipple piercing, there are only so many experiences you can read before they get repetitive. But, alas, since I decided to finally get my nipples pierced, I thought I'd share my experience as well.
At A Glance Author Michelle Contact beautydies@bust.com IAM xoitoyx When A week ago Artist Pat Studio Body Co. Location Barrie, Ontario A few years back, I had my right nipple pierced. Being the well endowed girl that I am and not having the experience I have now, my poor choice of piercer led to a poor choice in jewelry, and it migrated within 2 weeks. Thankfully, I wasn't left with any scars as I noticed the complications right away.
I had been thinking about getting them both done for a long time. I did a lot of research about preventing migration and proper jewelry choice, etc., but I just never got off my ass to do it. I mean, I've had so many mods, so of which are considered slightly extreme, and I just wasn't motivated to make time to do it. Thankfully, when I went in to have my tattoo touched up last week, my artist was unable to show up. I'm really good friends with the piercer, Pat, and while he pierced my sisters ears, I discussed nipples piercings with him.
I know Pat really knows his stuff, but I had never been pierced by him. They are a relatively new shop, but I had a specific piercer, who unfortunately lives in Toronto. I trust Pat just from personal knowledge and observing him many times, so I was just as comfortable with him then I am with my other piercer.
We discussed jewelry choice and I debated whether or not I should go for it, and finally, I figured, "why the hell not?" I was nervous, but Pat made me feel comfortable. He joked around about how he's done genital piercings with his pants at his ankles to make the piercee more comfortable, and even offered to flash me first before he checked to get an idea about the right size for jewelry.
He got out the supplies and set up the area. I took off my bra and tee shirt, and left on my tank top which I was wearing as an undershirt that day. This way, I didn't have to be totally exposed, because I was still feeling sort of selfconsious.
I asked him if he would breathe with me before piercing the first one, because I tend to get very dizzy, and it helps prep me. He had a great calming technique, and I felt ready in now time. Then, in went the needle, and all I could think of was, "THERE IS NO WAY I CAN DO THAT AGAIN!" I didn't want to wuss out, and I was on a MAJOR endorphin rush, so he got me some juice (I got to chose between apple and orange, I chose apple). We joked around a bit and he kept asking how I felt, and told me whenever I was ready, we could do the second.
I knew I had to go through with it, and he admitted, because there was a possibility of scar tissue, that this one might hurt more. I just wanted to get it over with, so we breathed some more, and in went the second needle. OUCH. I could hear it go through the scar tissue very faintly. Jewelry insertion wasn't bad, but they stung badly after. He Held a warm compress to them to get blood flowing (I NEVER bleed during piercings) because he said that could complication things, and lack of blood flow can cause rejection.
I chilled in the chair for awhile and we discussed some aftercare things, eventhough Pats aware I know my shit, and he didn't have too much to say. He warned me about clothing not be too tight and allowing for breathing, which was good, since believe it or not, this was my first piercing (other then the last nipple which was botched) that was to be covered.
I hung out for awhile and when I felt ready, I paid and headed off. At first, they hurt constantly. I had my back all arched funny because even my shirt touching them made them ACHE. The pain has subsided now, but on the second day, I worked a 6 hour shift, and by the end of the night I wished they would disapeer. They would flip up or catch on things, and it was just awful. I can't forget the cold either. Autumn days in Canada mean erect nipples, which was NOT pleasant for the first few days.
Now, I've gotten really used of them, and I find my nipples to be a lot more sensitive, in a good way. I'm cleaning them twice a day with Saline, and haven't noticed any signs of rejection. In about a week, I'm having them changed to barbells to be more save, but I don't think I should have much of a problem. I wake up the odd time with a bit of crusted blood, but nothing major.
I'm really glad I went through with these piercings. I find that although they are basic and "common", I enjoy how they make me feel. I'm less selfconsious about my breasts (I'm a DD cup) and they're almost like my little secrets. Everyone sees my facial and ear piercings, but these are personal.