So I finally got up the nerve to do it yesterday. I went in to Evolution Body Piercing in Albuquerque thinking I would just stretch out my ear a little, but when the delightful girl behind the counter asked me how she could help me, I told her I wanted to get my nipple pierced. I had been thinking about it for years, mind you, and much more just in the last couple of months, but I wasn't sure I would do it until I blurted it out.
At A Glance Author Duffy When It just happened Artist Sharon Studio Evolution Body Piercing Location Albuquerque, New Mexico Anyway, Sharon had me pull up my shirt so we could determine the best size, and she asked if I was sure I just wanted to do one. Well, I wasn't sure, actually, and when she said that two looked better, and more balanced, I readily agreed. I asked if we could do it right then, and she said yes. I asked if we could stretch my earlobe a bit while we were at it, and she said yes. So I said, "Let's do it," and off we went.
I should mention that Sharon was wonderful. She was very nice, very professional, and very assuring. I should also mention that she is very attractive, and that helped quite a bit. When we entered the treatment room I found everything to be perfectly clean and in order, and the slightly moody, slightly techno music was neither too loud nor too soft. I took my shirt off, and she proceeded to mark my nipples with ink and a toothpick. Then she lined up the 14 gauge, captive bead rings to assure us both that they were right, and I got up on the table and lay down. All the while we chatted, and she was very relaxed, which helped me relax as much as I could. My heart was still pounding, but it was more excitement than fear. She asked which nipple I wanted to do first, and I told her my left was more sensitive, so she had me start my slow breathing and attached the clamp. I stared at one spot on the ceiling, listened to her talking to me, exhaled, and the needle went in.
It wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I've had "good" bites there that were as painful, so I kept up my steady breathing while she put the ring in and told her to go ahead when she asked if I was ready for the next one. That was only a little worse, and the endorphins and the relief of having the fear behind quickly soothed me. Sharon asked if I was okay, told me I'd done great, and the elation carried me through the rest of the visit. We stretched the earlobe and put in the new ring, discussed aftercare for all, and I got dressed. When we went out in the lobby I paid for the visit and the antimicrobial soap, and I drove home.
It was an unforgettable experience. It's only 18 hours later, and they are just barely sore. I plan on stretching them to 12 or 10 eventually, but I am very pleased with how they look right now. I can't help looking at them every time I leave my desk to go to the bathroom. The feeling is exquisite, as well. Even though they are a little sore, it feels marvelous to have these rings in my nipples. Outside in the cold, I am hyper-aware of them, and it's thrilling for them to harden around the steel. In the shower this morning, as the hot water first hit my chest, I gasped with the pleasure of the sensation. I have always loved having my nipples tickled and pinched during sex, and if these incidental sensations have such a wonderful effect on me, I can only imagine what direct, intentional stimulation will do to me after they have healed.
The only problem I've had has been with my wife, and here comes my first bit of advice: Think hard about how your significant other will react, and talk about it if you think it will help. If it's important to you, you will go ahead and do it as I did, but if there are any doubts on your partner's part, be prepared for the worst. I have a long road ahead of me there, and as of now I'm not sure how the trip will be. As for my second bit of advice, if you have been thinking about it, and you can't stop thinking about it, do it. If you don't like it afterwards, you can take them out and they will heal. My third and final tip is to have it done by someone you like right away. It is an extremely personal, intimate experience, and I recommend that you exercise the same discretion when you choose your piercer as you would when choosing a sex partner. If I hadn't liked Sharon so much right away, I wouldn't have had it done.
It was fantastic. My thanks go to Sharon for her care and consideration and to BMEzine for providing so much good information, advice, and reassurance.