Nipple piercing

I think I'm going to get my nipples pierced this weekend. Any advice before I do this. No I don't have a partner to hold my hand.

Make sure the piercer genuinely knows what he/she is doing.

Make sure you're vigilant about aftercare.

And I'll echo Susie a million times over. Please go to someone reputable. Do heavy research on the piercers in your area.

Mine were about a 4/10 on the pain scale. Take it easy for about a week. Don't do anything that will force your nipples to rub on clothing. It'll hurt, tear the skin more and make you more prone to infection.

Shot glasses are great for salt soaks.

What did you protect them with if you had to wear a shirt?

I had mine pierced a couple of times, boy did it hurt when i caught them and they bleed a lot as well, and if you work out like i do, be careful when you are doing bench press that you dont lower the bar on one of them, you will be amazed how fast you push the bar back up. lol

Protect then with a very tight t-shirt or a snug sports bra. You just don't want them moving around while they heal. Irritation will make the healing process slow down.

Salt soaks are paramount, multiple times a day. Don't try to change the jewelry for a long time, like 6 months.

As was said before, find a reputable pierced with excellent sterile technique.

Enjoy!!

Thanks everybody! The plan is Friday after work. I'll report back after it's done.

I never went without a bra. I actually put panty liners in my bra to absorb anything (blood, fluid, crusties) and it helped reduce friction. 😃

That's a great idea!! I have a whole box I bought by mistake.

In my little world they are beginning to link MERSA with tatoo(sp) parlors.

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I would highly recommend you not deface your beautiful body with piercings or tatoos. Au Natural is just more beautiful in my humble opinion. Karen

They're done! Holy shit it hurt but they're done.

Congratulations!

Please tell us more.

Did you get rings or barbells?

Horizontal, vertical, or diagonal?

Did you consider stopping after just one?

Did you have a male or female piercer?

Did first or second hurt more?

Did you ice them before to numb them?

Will you post a close-up picture for us all to admire?

Hope healing goes smoothly and quickly so that you move on to the play-with and enjoy phases soon.

I got horizontal rings by a male piercer that I probably have 15 years on. He was very professional. Didn't ask why or if I was sure, just did it. I didn't consider stopping at just one. I might have if he'd done the left one first. No ice or lidocaine. I did take some Tylenol after. I'll get pics later. Remember I'm a 37 year old and I've always been lopsided. ?

Pics are posted.

Need to check out her pics . Real sweet nipples.

Thank you for posting pictures. The ring looks great, and your breasts are beautiful. I love the bumps and texture around your areola too. Your nipple looks to be the perfect shape and size for the piercing. Those are going to be a lot of fun once they are healed.

And I'll go on the official record and say I love the lopsided, asymmetrical qualities that make people unique. I may be in the minority so I feel compelled to speak up about it. I love a breast with some veins, birth marks, stretch marks, and unevenness. Much more personality and story to tell.

I look forward to hearing and seeing more of how you enjoy your new piercings in the future. Thanks.

Today is day 3 post piercing. Saturday was painful. I had to go to work. I did find a nice soft sports type bra that didn't put too much pressure on the nipples. Yesterday was better. I got all the supplies needed for the salt water soaks. I just assumed plain saline or sea salt would be easy to find. I was wrong. So last night I soaked them a couple times and was able to clean around the piercings and break up some of the crusted blood. Today I felt much better and wore a regular bra. It's more padded than my normal ones but the nips are protected and it's tight/structured enough that I can move like normal with no shifting or rubbing of my nipples.

Glad to hear they are healing well so far. lovely pics!

Had my nipples pierced and it made them hyper sensitive,i had the bars so sometimes i would catch them,wished i had got the rings

I'd like to wear hat-shaped steel covers on my nipples held in place by a piercing. The idea is that the nipple will be completely inside the metal cover and there will be a metal ring about 5mm wide around the nipple. There will be small holes on the sides of the cover through which a barbell or ring will pass through the nipple inside. The material should be thin polished stainless steel. Is there something like this for male (ie smaller) nipples?