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At A Glance Author Wikk3dsk4t3r Contact wikk3dsk4t3r@msn.com When Two years ago Artist Nathan Bauer Studio Blackwater Tattoo Location Wausau, WI I had turned 18 about 3 months prior to this and as a new adult had decided my parents could kiss my ass. They had let me get my tongue pierced when I was 17 but I had so much more I wanted to get done.
When I turned 18 I got 2 CBR's in my left lobe and 1 in my right, but those seemed so tame and I wanted something a bit more adventurous. I sat on my computer browsing the BME site, looking at the numerous photos and piercing stories wondering what I should get done. I had also asked my friends and several girls had suggested I get my nipples pierced. Now my nipples were rather sensitive and the fact that they weren't exactly a standard piercing area made me a bit wary of pain. After careful thought and consideration I decided I wanted to get them both pierced at one. Like the Hardee's commercials used to say, "If you're gonna go, go all out" right?
I went down to the local tattoo studio, Blackwater, and talked to Nathan, the head piercer. He gave me info about what to expect and care related stuff. Now seeing as I was still in High School, and saving money for college, my money had to be budgeted very wisely. I made an appointment for after school the following week and left with a grin on my face. What had I gotten myself into...
When I mentioned what I was getting done my friends totally freaked. They kept saying how insane I was and how bad it was going to hurt. Some of the girls who were sitting around us kept looking over at me and I could tell they were curious. I finished my lunch and resumed my classes.
As the day grew closer and closer I became more and more nervous. Was it going to hurt a lot? What if it migrated after I got it done? What if I fell skateboarding and ripped off my nipple!!!?? All these scenarios flew through my head like a storm.
Finally the day came, and as I drove from school to the shop I felt strangely calm. Thats how I usually am, get myself all worked up and then when it comes time for it I just say "Fuck it" and get the job done. I pulled into the parking lot at Blackwater, finished a cigarette and went inside.
Nathan greeted me and said he'd go clean up and call me back when he was ready. As I sat there looking at the portfolio he kept in the waiting area I realized there was nothing to worry about. He was a very well trained professional and would make sure everything went properly. All too soon I heard him say that I could come back and I rose to my feet. As I sat in the room he gloved up and got out the marking ink. Now most people I've heard had clamps used for this piercing, and that the clamps hurt like a bitch. Well Nathan doesn't use clamps which made things a little less painful for me thankfully. Nathan got out a sterile cloth and carefully cleaned my nipples off. Now that was weird... here I am lying on a table with a guy wiping down my nipples. At the time it seemed weird but now that I look back on it, it's funny as hell.
Using a toothpick dipped in the surgical ink Nathan marked where the piercing would be placed, and I got up to double check in in the wall mirror. After giving him the thumbs up he told me to lie back on the table. He then explained the breathing technique and we got down to business. Deep breath in, slowly out. Oh my. The first needle hurt pretty decently and like I said my nipples are very sensitive. I just grinned, the pain swirling around in my head.
I was dreading the second needle but I told myself there would be no pussing out now. Deep breath in, slowly out... SON OF A BITCH. Wow. That one hurt even more, but I was done and the jewelry was in.
I stood up and examined myself in the mirror. It was beautiful. I thanked Nathan and gave him a tip for his excellent work. I got in my car, lit a cigarette and made my way towards my home. About halfway home I began feeling very dizzy and my vision started going yellow. I immediately pulled into the nearest parking lot and got out of my car, putting my head between my legs to help facilitate my breathing. The pain wasn't terrible bad now, just a mild soreness, but the rush of endorphins was clearly making my head dizzy. After I felt better I drove home and lay down.
The first week was a bit uncomfortable since I couldn't sleep on my stomach, but after that everything went back to normal. I was constantly asked by people to see them, which was rather flattering, and usually got a response of "Oh my god" or "Wow that's so hot" from people. All in all if I could do it again I would, and I thank Nathan for his wonderful work!