I've been thinking about getting a piercing for about a year and change. I have my share of tattoo's and still get the "itch" for another one, but my significant other isn't too crazy about the idea. So the thought of piercings became more dominant in my mind, but where? I work in a professional office setting that frowns on facial piercings, I really didn't want to get a naval piercing because that's what everyone else gets. I wanted to get something for me, that does something for me...
At A Glance Author whomi Contact whomi@bme.anon When A month ago Artist Vanessa Studio Primal Urge Location New Hope, PA
I did alot of research on genital piercings and was set to get a triangle if I was anatomically correct, if not, I'd settle for a vertical hood. Now I had to do research on piercing studios around me, and although there are alot of them only 2 did genital piercings. I settled on Primal Urge in New Hope. I was emailing the owner with every question I could come up with and he emailed me back with honest answers.
The next day at work, I asked my best friend if she would come with me so I could do something stupid (the real reason was so I wouldn't chicken out). She said sure, then asked what I planned on doing--what a friend!! She got a kick out of the idea, but she was turning the idea around in her head. Debating... Wondering... Imagining...
She asked if she could watch to see how it was done. I thought that would be a good idea, because, quite frankly, who knows what state of mind I would be in. This way, she can ask questions and observe how the process was done, because I know I would feel like a fool to go and ask the piercer all the steps she took--after she already did it.
Saturday came, she picked me up and off we went. Into New Hope, dead of winter... We walked into Primal Urge and were greeted by Kathy the manager and Vanessa the piercer. I told them that I was interested in a triangle, but if I couldn't get that a vertical hood. They then informed me that they don't do verticals only horizontals. Said okay, and they handed me the paper work... it was like signing my life away, but I was cool with it, it gave me time to calm down. Afterwards we picked out the jewelry and went upstairs. Vanessa was very nice and tried to calm down a bit with small talk. I asked if this was going to hurt more than getting a tattoo, she said "No", from that moment, I just felt every ounce of stress and nervousness drain out of me. I dropped trousers hopped up on the table and spread eagle. She checked to see about the possibility of a triangle, and said I was okay for it, but she asked at that time if I had any other piercings. I didn't, this was my first. She suggested skipping the triangle for now and just go with the hood. I guess she didn't want to mentally scare me of any future piercings! So, hood it was, she set her tray up, cleaned me up, and marked me up. I was trying to get into a "zone", but everytime I was there, my friend or Vanessa would start asking me questions. I felt like telling them to just shut the hell up and get it over with, but I didn't. I got the "take 3 deep breaths and on the last exhale..." BAM! I thought I just got stung. Then it was over. That was it... no throbbing, no bleeding... just a slight head rush. My friend just stood there dumb-founded. She couldn't believe I went through with it. We paid up, and walked the town for a bit. The ride home was very exciting, every bump and bridge rumbling was noticed. The whole way home, I kept telling my friend that she has to get one.
Well, it's been a month and a half. My hood is pretty much healed. I was surprised how quickly it healed. I cleaned it once a day with antibacterial soap that was supplied to me at the studio. Wearing underwear for the next few days was a challenge because everytime I sat or walked it felt as if it was pulling. It felt better if the area "air dried" after taking a shower, so going to bed with no clothes on slowly became a habit that is greatly appreciated by my husband. Our sex life is alot more interesting. At first my husband was totally shocked that I went through with it and wasn't receiving the new adornment with as much enthusiasm as I was. He wasn't sure what to do with it at first and claimed it got in the way of things (?), but he is slowly getting the hang of it now, he's now glad I got it. Now, like the tattoo's, I'm getting the itch to get pierced again. Thinking about heading "north" now and maybe get my nipples done... or maybe I'll get that triangle. We'll see