August 10th was the day of an exam at school. It had been stressful as my friend had forgotten to pick me up before and as a consequence we had been late arriving at the exam. I had, that morning come to the conclusion that I was going to go this day to get my nipples pierced. This for me was a very big step as I had wanted them done for a very long time, but nerves and questions of what if always persuaded me against it.
At A Glance Author be_free When Three months ago Artist Curly Haired Lady Studio Coat Of Arms Location Coffs Harbour, Australia After the exam we drove into town and got money out of an account that I'm not meant to use, but this had been a stressful day and I decided I would treat (or some would say torture) myself to these once off piercings.
We went to the Coat of Arms where a girl was just recovering from getting her belly re-pierced. The Curly Haired Lady (CHL) was nice and asked how she could help. I told her I wanted both nipples pierced and the girls, still in the shop, cringed at this idea and wished me luck. The CHL asked how much I wanted both nipples done, and this made me very sceptical and after asking why, she stated not many go through with two at the one time. My reply was, whatever happens, even if I pass out just keep going. Nerves were very high and my body temperature was beginning to rise with the extra adrenaline.
The CHL prepared everything and then asked me to take my top off. I actually thought this would be very awkward but to my shock, I didn't feel embarrassed but I was definitely nervous, maybe that made up for it.
She marked the position and said she would pierce both first, then put the bars through as this would be easier on the pain and would mean both would be pierced in a matter of moments of each other.
When the CHL told me she was going to pierce I thought of just lying on a beach, which calmed my nerves, but then this ant was biting at my nipple, or so it felt, but I knew what was happening. The pain wasn't half as bad as I thought it would be though. First one done, left one here we come. This one hurt more but I didn't channel my pain away when she did this one.
She then put the bars in and sold me some spray that works really well, piercing aftercare spray.
Walking down the street, the funny thing was I felt that my nipples were leaking and that everyone could see this as I thought it had come through my shirt. My friend laughed and reassured me that nothing could be seen.
The healing process was going fine until I got out of the shower one morning and caught my right nipple on the side of the shower. I heard the noise first, and thought what the hell was that, but then realised i was caught on the shower and that my nipple was in a considerable amount of pain. I untangled myself and was scared to look for fear that my nipple was going to be yuck and was definite I was going to find half on the bottom of the shower. I was surprised to see my nipple in tact but bleeding. This was alright, I hadn't ripped it out or anything I thought. This actually was the only problem I had with the piercings and now when I get out of the shower, I cradle my nipples in order to protect them from the solid side of the shower.
If anyone has thoughts of getting this done, do it, it's a great satisfaction knowing that you have a piercing that can not be seen at first look... although bikinis that aren't padded are interesting, especially if they aren't pattered or printed. This also makes it interesting when parents don't know and you're trying to hide it from them. But hey, You Only Live Once.
My next quest, if I choose to accept the mission is to get my nose pierced on both sides. I don't know what it is with even things but I feel they create symmetry which appeals more to me. I'm interested to see what my mother says about this crazy idea when I tell her, as I told her of the nipples, just didn't tell her I have done it. With my nose though I am unsure as to whether or not it will suit me and whether I would be able to get both done at the same time. Anyway, there's always next year that has plenty of room for many new surprises, and as I'm moving out of home, will be interesting to see how my body looks this time next year.
Just Keep On Smiling. You're Worth It. : )