I hate to say that this was spur of the moment but it pretty much was. I've always been into piercing and such and thought about getting my nipples pierced before but never really had the drive to do it... Till my best friend Kait started talking about it.
At A Glance Author Denika Childs Contact Denika Childs@bme.anon When It just happened Artist Ashley Studio Dragon Butterfly Location Dartmouth N.S, Canada Kait is my best friend. I've known her since grade 1 when we were in Sparks together. Kait always talked about getting her nipples done so I decided when I got paid I would go and get mine too. What a way to solidify a friendship.
Today is August 17th, 2006. I started my journey at 6am, checking my bank statement online to make sure I had enough money to go through with my pretty piercings. I got paid pretty much just enough. I then flopped back to bed and slept till 11. At 11 I called Kait and Mike (my boyfriend who was excited as well) to wake them up. I was so excited at this point I was bouncing around wanting to leave. At 1pm we meet up at the bus terminal which would take us to downtown, then to the ferry to get across the harbour to where the place is. When I saw the sign for the place I though that there was no way I was going to do it, but I came all this way I have to do it.
I was really happy when we got there. The shop smelled of cleanser, had a pretty gallery and jewellery on display. The woman doing the reception came out and asked how she could help us and I told her I wanted to get my nipples pierced. She jotted down my name and then Kait piped up and said she was getting hers done. To be honest we were saying stuff like "all four nipples!" Mike just sat down in the waiting area while we paid.
After a few minutes the woman told us to come with her and she pointed us in the direction of the piercing room. Inside Ashley was at the sink washing her hands. I knew that I had just seen her at the NOFX concert the other day so I felt really at ease. I was getting mine pierced first. She told us the aftercare, and that with nipple piercings the actual piercing itself takes a second or two longer then most others so expect a bit a pain. Easier said then done.
After everything was removed from the packaging and I took of my shirt I was told to lay back. Kait stood by giggling and saying that it was going to hurt. I got Kait to hold my hand since well... I was a bit nervous about getting a shiny needle poked through my nipple. Ashley cleaned around both nipples and marked where the jewellery was going to go. She clamped my right nipple and asked if I was ready and I said "yep" and holy jeeze... If you've ever had stitches, the pain from the freezing needle at the hospital amounts out to what I felt. It only took about a second but it felt like so much longer. I remember looking down at one point and seeing a 2 inch needle sticking out of my poor nipple. I geared myself for the left one which hurt a bit more than the right. She said 'there all done!" and put band-aids over the piercings so they would be clean inside my bra. I sat up slowly and Kait handed me my clothes. My little nipple piercings looked AWESOME. I felt really awkward trying trying to put my bra and shirt back on. I stretched my bra out and guided my boobs into place, not wanting to hurt my nipples. Putting my shirt on over my bra was the same. I pulled it way out in front, not wanted to hit my bra causing it to hurt my nipples.
Next it was Kaits turn. Ashley prepared Kait the same way as me, opening all the packages and cleaning around her nipples. Kait got her nipples pierced vertically so Ashley had to mark where the jewellery was going to go while Kait was sitting up. Kait knew that it was going to hurt so she expected it more, which made it hurt worse. Let's just say she squeezed my hand and swore. After Kait's nipples were finished, Ashley got two aftercare sheets out from a folder and said if we have any questions to call her.
I am so happy that I went through with it. I can't wait for my nipples to heal so I can play with them and let Mike enjoy them. I feel a little devious walking down the street, knowing my secret under my shirt.
As for Kait, if we ever lose touch we'll always have our very personal memory of each other.