I have wanted both my nipples pierced for a long, long time. For most of my life I was not old enough, then finally once I was 18, there was still an obstacle. My ex boyfriend had a complete aversion to piercings (which is a little odd as I had 15 when I was with him) and as I'm such a lovely person, I put it off to avoid upsetting him. But ha! Not long ago I broke up with him then realised I was free to fulfil my metal-filled dreams.
At A Glance Author Elizabeth Contact futant@btopenworld.com IAM Futant When A week ago Artist Louise Studio Manchester Body Piercing Studio Location Manchester, UK I debated what size to have them pierced at, I didn't want the usual 1.6mm as I was scared they would migrate, and I definitely didn't want rigs as I just don't like the way they look. I settled for 2.4mm barbells which look fantastic, and I think have a lower chance of migration, though I suppose this varies for person to person. Anyway I knew I wanted them both done together, as I hate not being symmetrical (call me an oddball if you want), and now all that was left was to actually do it!
I talked to Louise who is absolutely lovely (I recommend her and the rest of the piercers at her shop very highly), she ordered my jewellery and I arranged to come in that Friday for the big event. I was ever so excited! I didn't tell anyone though, as it's not really the sort of thing you just pop into everyday conversation.
Friday took an ridiculous amount of time to roll around, but when it did I was ready. I gathered my courage and went into town on a trip which was also supposed to incorporate job hunting. Needless to say, this did not happen. The biggest thing that I was worried about was that Louise wouldn't recognise me (we talk on IAM) and it would be terribly embarrassing, but it turned out fine, and she had been worrying about that too! We talked for a while, she went of to prepare, I stood around, then finally it was time. We retired to the freezing cold piercing room (they moved a while ago and don't have heating yet!) and I took most of my clothes off, which I must say was a little strange. Louise marked me up and it was all good, then I lay down on the even colder bed. She sprayed my left nipple with freezing spray, which I don't think had much effect (that's fine, I like to feel piercings!), I breathed in and as I breathed out she pierced me. It was an odd feeling, though not at a ll as bad as I was expecting. I had been warned that the larger size would cause more pain but I can't really see how there could be much less pain. Perhaps I'm just hardcore? Haha.
Anyway I looked down and there was a tube going through my nipple, not something you see every day, I was so happy! She put the bar in and I was even more happy. The right nipple was much the same, except slightly more painful. Louise said this must have been her fault as people always tell her the right side is worse. I reckon it's just because it was done second. Neither of them bled at all during the time I was there, which didn't really surprise me as I don't usually bleed. I gazed in wonder for a minute, Louise patched me up with dressings and gave me a load to wear at night for a while, then I put my clothes on and was on my way.
They felt a bit tender for a few hours after that, not too bad though, pretty much just the same as anything feels after it's been pierced. I did try looking for a job but got tired and angry at all the rejection, so decided to just go home and admire my nipples. Later that night I completely forgot they were there, and kept suddenly remembering and getting really excited. I really wanted to show someone but it's not really the kind of thing I do. When I cleaned them that night the right one had bled quite a lot, and the left not at all. They never bled again though.
Now, almost a week later, things are progressing well. There's a bit of crustiness and they are a little sore at times, but nothing troublesome. I use trusty sea salt solution twice a day, then give them a nice warm soak at night. And you'll be glad to know that my new boyfriend appreciates them as much as I do! Though the no touching new piercings rule is a bit of a drag...I can't wait until they're fully healed!