Ice your nipples: Some people choose to ice their nipples before their piercing in an effort to numb the area and reduce pain. While there is some debate about the effectiveness of this method, it's generally considered to be safe as long as you use clean, wrapped ice and don't leave it on for too long.
The night before
Stay Hydrated: Drink lots of water and try to get plenty of sleep! Please don't drink alcoholic beverages the night before getting pierced. Even if it's not enough to make you drunk or hung-over, it could still thin your blood the next day.
Many people say getting re-pierced is less painful than the first time. Remember fleshy areas such as the lobes are less painful than areas with thicker cartilage like the helix.
Some people do describe a loss of sensation as they “get used to” their piercings; that their nipples are not as sensitive as they became after they were first pierced, and that they have become only as sensitive as they were before being pierced.
Whilst showering: Ensure that the piercing is the last part of yourself that you wash. The rest of your body must be clean before cleaning the pierced area. Ensure that no other kind of soap or shampoo comes into contact with the piercing during the healing period.
Don'ts. Don't disturb the jewelry: “It's important not to play with or move the jewelry around,” says Siple. “Movement can cause unwanted irritation bumps and cause bacteria to enter the piercing.” Don't submerge the piercing: Keep those nipples high and dry to minimize your risk of infection.
Be aware that too tight is not ideal, if you wear bras be mindful ov overly tight push-up bras. Medium sports bras and tshirt bras are perfect. A hard, vented eyepatch can be worn under sports bras or other tight clothing for workouts or sports.
We recommend that people do not sleep on any piercings while they are healing as this could cause stress on the piercing and lead to migration or rejection. However, we do have clients that successfully heal nipple piercings who are stomach sleepers.
Nipple piercing jewellery should be 1.6mm thickness or above, and curved bars are recommended over straight ones to minimise pressure, and therefore reduce the chances of migration over time.
“At least go three or four weeks and try to keep it to a minimum,” Thompson explains, “but it's not like you have to go six months.” And obviously, wash your hands before touching your nipples.
Do nipple piercings make your nipples hard forever? Getting your nipple(s) pierced might make your nipples slightly more pronounced (due to the piercing worn), but it won't make your nipples stay erect longterm.
Wear a shirt that's easy to unbutton or remove and won't snag your new piercing. For women, wearing a bralette or a cami with a built-in bra under your clothing is ideal. We'll place a breathable bandage on your nipple afterwards to prevent clothes or undergarments from sticking to your piercing.
For those whose nipples aren't particularly sensitive, having them pierced can really improve sensitivity which means it feels incredible when they're touched. Some people say when their pierced nipples are flicked, licked, or massaged, it really adds to their arousal.
The most common jewelry used for a nipple piercing is a 14 gauge (14G) barbell, but you might get pierced with 16G (thinner than 14G) or even 12G (thicker than 14G) depending on your nipple size. You will most commonly be pierced with a straight barbell.
Answer: Conch ear-piercing is considered to be one of the most attractive of all piercings.
During summer, the steady blood flow to the pierced area increases due to the heat, which can actually speed up the healing process while flushing away toxins from the skin's surface.
Nipple piercings might improve your overall nipple sensitivity. So even if you don't climax, they can still feel really great when flicked, licked, or sucked. Body positivity. Piercing can feel like an empowering act of body positivity.
The most attractive spot for a piercing is the belly button. The least attractive is a tie between the nose and the nether regions.
“The most dangerous piercings are the ones that involve cartilage, like higher ear piercings,” says Tracy Burton, a pediatric nurse practitioner in Ontario. “These piercings are associated with poor healing because of the limited blood supply to the area.
Uncommon piercings may be more costly due to the fragile nature of the procedures. A few more uncommon piercings are eyeball piercings, dermal piercings (pictured to the left), corset piercings, some genital piercings, uvula piercings, bridge piercings, and anti-eyebrow piercings (the latter two are pictured above).
Pain. Some people find that getting their piercings re-done is more painful than when they had the initial piercing, though others report a virtually painless experience. It's worth bearing in mind that everyone experiences pain differently, so this evidence is purely anecdotal.
Because the tissue grows back — albeit scarred — it can easily be pierced again. However, it's important to make sure the area is fully done healing before going back in with another needle. “If there's an abundance of scar tissue present, your piercer will evaluate how safe it is to re-pierce,” says Lynn.