We had made a bet. My life partner, sheba and I, had started out our body piercing experiences with her infamous words, "I bet you won't get your nips pierced, if I get my hood pierced." Well, I must say, I am certainly a most Domly Dom, and am not going to allow my bratty submissive to get away with that. So, having re-issued the challenge, we went to piercology in Columbus, Ohio to lay the groundwork.
At A Glance Author Barak Contact Baraknsheba@aol.com When Three months ago Artist Lexx & Patrick Studio Piercology Location columbus, Ohio Arriving fairly late in the afternoon, we were greeted by a kind and quite pierced young woman with some wild hair. She quickly introduced herself as Lexx, and began making us feel more at ease with the procedure. (Don't get me wrong, I am tattooed all over my chest, back, legs, and shoulders, so body additions are not too much a leap) Lexx offered us a "consult," which means they have you sign the waivers, present ID, and check your anatomy for piercing placement and possibilities.
After checking us, she agreed that piercing was a definite option. We spoke about gauge, and (don't tell anyone that I like my nipples played with fairly aggressively) Lexx recommended 12 gauge open rings for me. I was beginning to warm to the idea of large, shiny steel rings on my chest to accent my tats, of course. We then made an appointment for later that week, and left the shop.
The whole week, I was anticipating the insertion of the rings. I was fairly apprehensive, as I had a friend get pierced several years ago. Now I would like to think of him as one of the most pain resistant people I know. I have seen him take a great deal of what we might call "bad pain" and just smile. So when he stepped out of the piercing room right after having one nip pierced, turned white as a sheet and fell out; you can imagine why I was a little concerned at having both of my nips pierced simultaneously.
The day eventually arrived, and it was time to go. Being the Domly Dom that I am, I did my best not to show much of my nervousness. Having had tats before, I made sure I had recently eaten, and was doing my best to get into that pre-pain Zen state. Lexx autoclaved the 12 gauge rings, the piercing needles and readied the room. It was finally time! The other piercer, Patrick marked my nips with ink, to verify correct insertion direction. He did his best to ease my anxiety, but there was little that would help at that point, other than a conscious sedation.
I sat on the exam table, with the back up as he indicated, and then Lexx came in. She double checked the marks, and asked if I was ready. All bravado, I answered with the Dom obligatory, "Of course!" (although the rest of me was saying, "are you fucking crazy? those are 12 gauge needles!" - but don't tell anyone, Ok?) At that point Lexx and Patrick picked up their piercing needles, and stood on either side of me. Patrick advised me to relax and take some deep breaths - (yeah, right! we should have gone to Lamaze) I took a cleansing breath, and he said, "now breathe in deep..."
Holy shit! It was like being struck by twin bolts of lightning! I bellowed with the entire out breath (although sheba says I screamed like a little girl - I don't buy it... guys like me don't scream, we bellow or yell) The piercing needles were immediately followed by the rings, and then the balls were screwed on. Although I could feel that, I was floating too much to care. Patrick was just grinning from ear to ear, like he was in Dom space, and just as high as me. Seeing his reaction, and sharing mine gives me a whole new appreciation for needleplay.
Prior to this, I could not imagine what this would be like. But I can say now, that for me - having twin 12 gauge needles stuck through my nips was the single most painful experience of my life, for 5 seconds. Then came the onrush of endorphins! Wow!! - That was huge, 5 seconds of agony, mixed with 15 minutes of the largest high I have experienced!
So here we are now, almost 4 months out. I am mostly healed, and loving ever minute of having sheba suck and lightly pull on them! So Men (or Doms) if you are thinking about having your nipples pierced, and thinking that is only what you do to your sub - you are missing a huge opportunity for personal pleasure. Although we might think of having our nipples messed with as not manly, you might reconsider your thinking. When you are in a scene, and your shirt comes off to rub up against her back, it is totally primal and really hot to look down and see your rings shining in the dim light. I highly recommend the experience!
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Barak