For a long time I really didn't want my nipples pierced. I had lobe piercings, had a nose piercing, eyebrow and a labret and had gone back to just having lobe piercings, and I was quite happy with that. I'd stretched one of my lobe piercings up to 8mm, and was pleased with it.
At A Glance Author LocustWoman Contact LocustWoman@bme.anon When A week ago Location Newcastle One day however my husband got his nips done..beautiful bars, that looked great. That got me thinking (plus the fact he kept metioning how hot he thought it would look along with my tats..), but he went on so much about how much it hurt it kinda put me off. Also later on after changing his jewellery the piercings rejected leaving bumps either side of his nipples. So I put the idea on the back burner - but as with these things it was always there in the back of my mind, suggesting itself in the quiet moments. It got to the point where I KNEW I had to have them done. I did my research, looked up loads on BME and decided I wanted bars and I wanted them vertical. I have large breasts and I felt that the vertical piercings would work better with my bra- plus I found it more asthetically pleasing.
Then things went wrong for a while..I suffer from bouts of depression and I went into a bad episode. Although during this I was really tempted to get my nipples done, I knew it was a bad idea, because in that state I didn't really care about my self and probably wouldn't care for the piercings, as I tend to self harm in this state.
Fast forward a year on - thanks to my doctors and my wonderful supportive husband I'm back on track and feeling positive and confident. It was now time to get the nips done - to mark my recovery and my new attitude. I got to know my piercer, Gemma through my band - Katy the guitarist is her sister. First I had to go and get measured - I had a heavy cold that week so although she had the correct sized jewellery we both decided that piercing that week wasn't a good idea due to my low immune system - better wait a week than take an unnecessary risk...
So finally next sunday came round - and I was feeling better. Made sure I ate before the appointment..so time for the piercing. And I confess I was nervous after what my husband said about the pain, but Gemma made me feel at ease - chatting to me all the time, checking I was happy with the placement - showing me the jewellery and fresh needles in their packaging.
So the moment - I lay down and she clamped the first nipple and told me to breath deeply - and push the needle in. It was a sharp pain, but nothing too bad. Next came the jewellery - same procedure, again uncomfortable but not too bad - same with the next nipple. And they were done!! And they looked great! Its been years since I was last pierced and I forgotten how good the adrenline rush feels after you get pierced - the sense of acheivement when you see the new metal in your body.
So a week or so on -well the first night was a bit sore - sleeping on my back wasn't very good - and keeping my dog away - and all his hairs is a challenge, but they seem to be healing well. It was a bit nerve wracking at work the next day ( I work in a call centre) as I had to set my chair so I didn't keep on bumping my nips against the edge of the desk (short woman, big breasts!). The reaction of my collegues was cool - a fair few had their nipples pierced already so I got some further tips on what to expect. By the end of the week they had really settled down and I am able to sleep normally. Stil have to keep the dog away - unfortunatley he likes to snuggle in - normally into my chest - and he can't quite understand why I pushing him away!
Best thing I've done for ages - made me feel alive again, and for the first time in a long time proud of my body. Now I believe it when my husband tells me how beautiful he thinks I am..and hes been telling me that everyday for the last 5 years. I'm really glad I went for the bars rather than rings - and the vertical placement just looks great on me (if I say so myself!).
Only question now is whats next? I'm seriously considering getting vertical clit hood - I like the idea of all of my 'hidden' jewellery going the same way.
As my new mantra goes - Onward and Upward!