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fleshwoundkisses -> RE: Nipple Piercings.... (1/28/2009 10:52:46 PM)
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Hi there, congratulations and good luck with your journey to get pierced nipples...
I have a horizontal piercing in each nipple. I recommend for the initial piercing that you get a straight barbell, such as this one http://www.bodyartforms.com/productdetails.asp?ProductID=5047
or circular or capitve bead, like these.
http://www.bodyartforms.com/productdetails.asp?ProductID=4158
http://www.bodyartforms.com/productdetails.asp?ProductID=3901
People generally get 14 gauge holes, which is most appropriate for most people, as too small a gauge, 16-22 and beyond and such will easily rip out, especially in play, and too large, 12+ can be no good because nipples are for the most part on the small and delicate side. Pretty much the same thing could happen as with a small gauge because of the lack of flesh support with a bigger hole. And for the mostpart a larger gauged nipple is pretty unnatractive.
I recommend a straight barbell (with extra room to account for swelling) because curved barbells catch too easily on outside things. Circular barbells and captive bead can also be good, easy to clean, actually very good to clean because you can clean the entire ring and slide the ring through the nipple to clean inside the piercing as well. The same can be done with a straight barbell, but circular barbells actually are better to clean. BUT I mention straight barbells because I find that a straight ring heals faster, and does not leave imprints of the jewlery on your tittie. So actually either would be appropriate, it's a matter of personal choice. Stay away from nipple shields until you are healed, and absolutely NO CLAMPS OR WEIGHTS UNTIL YOU ARE HEALED.
As for aftercare, a glycerin based soap, or even something like dial soap. Wash nipple area and jewlery are thoroughly twice daily, aside from showers. Do not use a piercing solution like the ones they give at the mall for ears. I generally use tea tree soap for piercings, but I'm pretty sure I did not for my nipples because of the sensitivity. Defineately purchase a sea salt soak if your piercer sells it, or make your own with 2 parts water to 1 part sea salt (I think). Do not use iodized table salt, only salt labeled SEA SALT. Also, www.bodyartforms.com is a reliable website for cleaning products as well as jewlery and such
Also it is very important that you make sure you are pierced with SURGICAL GRADE STAINLESS STEEL tools and jewlery. Everything should be packaged in sterilized plastic packaging, or something of the sort, and be new, if not autoclaved in a special autoclaving machine, made for piercers.
Shop around for a piercer. Look up local shops online, look for reviews by other clients, ask around, and go to select piercers and as every question you can think of to make sure they are good. Ask to look around and ask to see the tools, jewlery, and supplies they use. A good piercer will not be annoyed, he/she should be helpful and intersted in proving their shop is clean, up to standards and appropriate for use. Someone who is short with you and aggrivated may have something to hide. Ask if you will be pierced by a piercer or apprentice, and what said persons experience/skill level is with nipple piercings. Some shops do not have a piercer everyday or all day. Call ahead when you go to explore the shop, and ask if you need to make an appointment or if you can do a walk in when you are ready.
A good piercer should give you all aftercare information, usually in a pamphlet, as well as the phone number to call with any questions. Ask them to write their name on the pamphlet, especially if the shop houses more than one piercer, so if you call your problem can be traced to and addressed by the person who did the job.
As for pain, be prepared for the second one to hurt more than the first. Seriously. Your body will think that the trauma is over after the first hole is made, concentrating on said first nipple, and may be taken by "surprise" with the second hole. But do not fret, the bulk of the pain is a quick, sharp pain that is reminiscant of being bit too hard. It will most likely be a mild ache afterwards. Be prepared to catch your loofah in the shower on it. Ouchies. As for sensitivity changes, I noticed no real difference after healing time was up, but when healing most things catching can give a minor twinge, and if not cared for properly, get ready for puss, blood, and pain everytime the ring moves or something touches your nipple.
Please be sure you are ready and have the time/money to care for your new piercings, as piercings can be one of the most exciting things, for body image and feeling good if they are cared for right, pierced by the right person, and allowed to heal correctly and be beautiful.
I know this is a lot of information, but it is important to be careful who pierces you and take very close care of your piercings as it is an open wound and technically a source of infection while healing. You really don't want to screw up your nipples.
Nipple piercings are actually the only piercings I have never gotten a complaint from in a partner. A lot of people are not interested in facial or other body piercings, but most people, at least in my experience think pierced nips are the hottness.
Woo. That was tiring. Lol. That's all I can think of at this point. Please message me here on CM with any questions you may have.
Thanks, Flesh.
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Also, I do recommend wearing a bra to minimize bouncing and moving/catching. The bra will hold them in place and the pressure does not add any pain. Wear a bra you don't care about or ask for gauze for the minimal bleeding that may occur. Remember to take the gauze out soon however, so it doesn't stick. In the event that you do forget, and have sticky gauzy nipples hop in the shower and run some warm water over your breasts or take a wash cloth with warm water and squeeze the water over or hold it on your nipple to slowly release the stick.
-Saline is also appropriate for soaking if you do not want to mix your own seasalt.
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