I had been thinking about getting my nipples pierced for a while, but had always chickened out. I had my navel pierced a few years ago and loved it. But I get bored easy and wanted some more. I did all the research I could do, and then thought, "If I can have two kids, I think I can handle it".
At A Glance Author melfromhell Contact melfromhell@bme.anon When A month ago Artist Mel Studio La Sirine Location Dunsborough, Perth AUSTRALIA A girl I worked with commented one day that she wanted her nipple pierced, I thought this was great. We worked together quite often, so one day after work, we went to the salon and asked all the questions necessary. We booked ourselves in for two days later. It was the longest two days! I kept thinking to myself "Should I, shouldn't I?" I figured I had nothing to lose. I had read about people getting it done and having problems later but sort of thought too,it's just the risk you take with piercings.
Saturday finally gets here and after work we head off to the salon. I'm surprised I didn't chicken out. I'm the type of person who thinks every thing is a good idea until it actually happens! My friend went first. She came out and said "Oh man, it didn't hurt". I thought "Oh fantastic, because I'm a woos and I hate pain". (says I, who had two children, both born naturally and with no drugs.!!) OMIGOD! Seriously!
It's my turn. Mel, the piercer, was so lovely. I had to take my top off, so she measured me and got everything organised. I had to lay down on a bed, she put the clamp on which I didn't feel. It was great because Mel made lots of small talk so you didn't lay there thinking about it. As she was doing stuff she would tell me, and if we had any extra questions she was really happy to answer them. I caught a glimpse of the needle and just about died! The next thing I know, the needle was through my nipple. Well that bitch friend of mine lied, cause it freaken DID hurt. I had planned to get both done, so Mel asked me if I wanted the second one done. I told her to hurry up incase I changed my mind. She did the second nipple. I can say it took my breath away. And it made my toes curl. She waited for a bit, then put the jewellery in. Putting the jewellery in probably hurt more I think. I'm not sure why it hurt more, maybe because she was pulling on the jewellery to get it through the nipple? Then she put the ends on the bars. And I didn't cry once. I had thought I would but I didn't and I was so mighty proud!! Naomi (my friend) thought I was insane!
She put two bandaids on the nipples and I put my shirt back on. We went out the front where we had to pay. It was then that everything started to sound muffled and looked hazy. I told her I didn't feel very well. My friend said to me "Oh Mel, you look so white" and I'm like "Yeah, and I feel like shit" so then Mel (the piercer) told me to sit down, she got me a drink of water and some jelly beans for the sugar. My friend and I sat down for a little while until I felt better. She said to me "So what are we getting pierced next?" and I'm like "Nah, youre on your own next time". After that, we went down stairs and had a coffee, just to pass time. I dont know about her, but I felt quite chuffed, like I had this huge secret and no one knew about it except me. My pal and I were talking bout it when this guy walked past with his nipples pierced, he looked great. Wasn't game enough to tell him though, I'm a bit shy!
It's been just over a month now, and I've had very limited problems with mine. For the first couple of nights I couldn't sleep on my front, and had slight bleeding. But now there's no problems at all. I certainly don't regret getting it done. I love it. I've got heaps of nipple rings that I can wear when 6 weeks is up.
My mum still thinks I'm too old to get piercings, I don't think my father knows. My sister thinks I'm crazy and my youngest sister thinks I'm a freaken legend. I've only showed two girlfriends, who thought it was hilarious, mainly because I dont seem to be the nipple piercing type, according to them! I don't have a boyfriend, but when I do, I hope he's going to like them! I'm sure he will! (God I hope so)
I think everyone should do it!! Of course though, do the necessary research. It is one of those things that if you don't like it, you can always take them out. I've never met anyone who has had it done and isn't happy with it. It's definitely a personal experience. Let it be a good one!