my nipple journey

At A Glance Author anonymous Contact anonymous@bme.anon Artist Jenn Studio Southern Ink Location Birmingham

I am still unsure of the real reason I pierced my nipples. I sometimes look at them in disbelief that I willingly paid someone to do that to me. Nevertheless, I love them.

I have never really liked my breasts. I like the size of them and the way they look all covered up and in a bra, but I just never enjoyed them in the nude. I wanted to be attracted to my breasts, to show them off with confidence. I also had very little sensitivity in my nipples, so I was hoping for a little of that as well.

Over about a month's time I entertained the thought of having my nipples pierced. I asked pierced people about their experiences and I did my research, of course (BME was quite helpful, thank you). I already have my ears pierced a number of times and I had my tongue pierced at one point. I let it grow together recently because I was tired of the questions and that hassles.

Finally one sunny afternoon I called my piercer and told her, "I'm ready to pierce my body." She told me she could do it right then.

I was suprisingly not nervous in the car on the way downtown. I had promised a friend of mine that I would take him with me when I did decided to get it done, but at that moment I knew I had to do it alone. Every time I have been pierced, I have gone alone and at a moments notice. If I have time to think about it, I'll chicken out.

I've read varied things about wearing bras with nipple piercings, but when it came down to it I was interested in minimal discomfort. So I wore a tank top with a bra built into it.

Evidently, after I called, my piercer had told a couple of people about me. When I arrived at the studio, she was outside with her boyfriend and one of the tattoo artists, smoking a cigarette. Her boyfriend told me as I walked towards them, "Don't be nervous. It doesn't hurt." I am shy, so I was a little embarrassed.

She and I went inside and she had me wait while she got things ready. I was too excited to sit down so I walked around, looking at the tattoo books and jewelry cases. After what seemed like forever she called came out and asked me if I was ready. "Of course"

I was comfortable in the back room because I had been there so many times before and I think that helped ease my nervousness. She had me take off my shirt and tank and stand straight while she marked my nipples. She talked to me the entire time, but I do not remember much because I was so excited and nervous.

After I checked in the mirror that everything was straight, I sat and braced myself. She put the clamps on my left nipple first. I took a deep breath in and let it out slowly as she pushed the needle through. I could feel the needle passing through my nipple and it hurt. I had felt pain there before, but this time it was inside, which was strange.

She left the needle in my first nipple and put a clamp on my other one before I could change my mind. They are not lying when they say the second one hurts worse. She gave me a moment to breathe before she put the jewelry in. And then I was done. I looked down and smiled at my new silver adornments.

While I dressed, she told me how to take care of them. She gave me a sheet of instructions and that has helped because the adrenaline made it hard to concentrate on what she was saying at the time.

Her boyfriend and that tattoo guy were still outside when I came out. They asked me how it was, "A piece of cake."

I had to work that night and I was suprised at how often I bumped my chest. I found myself being overly protective of my personal space in front of me. I was sore for the first 24 hours or so and then they just hurt when they were bumped.

I wash them while I'm showering in the morning with anti-bacterial soap. Also, I try to soak them in salt water every once in a while.

Eventually the soreness faded and now, two months later, I am in love. I have the sensitivity I wanted and I love showing them off. The crusties got old, but nothing a little time didn't take care of. I'm not claiming to be any sort of expert at all, but if you have any questions or just want to talk, feel free to email me!