Either way, nipple piercings are here to stay.
Cost & preparation.
“We also offer custom gold jewelry options that can easily cost several thousand or more.
When it comes to fine jewelry and genuine diamonds, the sky’s the limit,” he explains.
Finding the right studio to get your piercings.
Choosing the jot down of jewelry you want.
“Don’t fall victim to misleading terms like ‘surgical steel’ or ‘stainless.’
These are nonsensical terms given to low-quality, unregulated mystery metals.”
The barbell that we use to pierce is slightly longer to accommodate for initial swelling."
The procedure.
The biggest question probably on your mind: Will it hurt?
In short, how much a nipple piercing hurts will depend on your personal threshold for pain.
You’ll definitely feel some level of pain or discomfort, but it should be fleeting.
It does not get any less painful after three piercings," she says.
“Getting the first piercing always feels like a literal stab in the heart.
Just a little.”
The actual piercing takes just 5 to 15 seconds, she adds.
Your piercer will typically mark your nipples with a marker to confirm you’re satisfied with the positioning.
Some piercers may use clamps to hold your nipples in place, but that’s not always the case.
Finally, they may instruct you to take a few deep breaths as they prepare to insert the needle.
Nipple piercing care.
Sheena Rose breaks the care process down into two parts: the initial healing phase and then ongoing care.
Outside of cleaning, the best approach is to leave it alone.
She also cautions against “partner attention” for a month.
“Often people think that they no longer need to wash piercings after they have healed.
All piercing holes should be attended to daily during your shower routine,” she tells mbg.
Things smell bad for a reason.
Bacteria, sloughed skin, and oils get trapped in piercing holes."
After the piercing is fully healed, cleaning with regular soap and water while in the shower should suffice.
How long does it take to heal?
“They were very tedious to maintain when I first got them.
Less is more when it comes to nipple piercing aftercare, says Pearce.
Allowing your body to heal with minimal interference is the easiest and safest approach.
Potential complications.
Nipple piercings are susceptible to infection, particularly during the initial healing period.
After that first year, Oughton still had a few minor issues.
Sexual benefits.
There are some sexual benefits to getting your nipples pierced.
“Many people are self-conscious about their bodies, and they feel sexier and proud of their piercings afterward.
This is one of the reasons I love my career as a body piercer.
This is a part of the reason 35-year-old Emma Alda got her nipples pierced for her birthday.
There is something kind of sexy about it.”
Risks and precautions.
Nipple piercings can develop bacterial infections, especially if not cared for properly.
Will nipple piercings affect the ability to breastfeed?
It’s OK to completely remove the piercing during feedings to prevent these complications.
The bottom line.
Avoid pulling, touching, or playing with them as they healno matter how tempted you may be.
