I was always into piercings growing up (as a teenager). However, my family and most of my friends did not have this same interest, which resulted in my being disowned by my family if I got anything seriously pierced (other than my lobes, which I've had forever). But I was always interested in piercings, especially the idea of ones that could be hidden – such as a nipple piercing.
At A Glance Author Kristen Contact Kristen@bme.anon When A year ago Artist Jon Studio New Tribe Location Toronto, Ontario Then at the age of 17, I got a boyfriend. Him and I shared many interests, which included piercings - he hadn't had any done yet, either. So on his 17th birthday, we decided to go downtown. I figured that if he got something done, that would be my excuse for getting something done without my parents questioning me. My boyfriend got his lip done, and after much research on BME, I decided to get my left nipple done. I asked around, read many people's personal experiences, and as scared as I was, I knew that I really wanted this done. I know that part of the reason I wanted it so bad is because I could get it done and it was so secretive and bad (which I'm usually a VERY obedient daughter), plus it was really sexy and to see a guy's face when I tell them I have it done... or when they find out themselves. I love it. Even people who dislike piercings in general are usually "thumbs up" for nipple piercings, and I like knowing that (not that I need other people's approval before a piercing but... you know.) I was so nervous, but Jon (the piercer) was professional and described the procedure and everything. The place was very clean, everyone was helpful and nice, and just had a general overall "good vibe" to the place. He said to me, "the nipple please", and within seconds, the needle was through my nipple and he put on the jewelery without me even feeling it at all and boom! It was done. After that I immediately felt that burning pain, but it wasn't huge. I was very careful with it putting back on my bra (I got a cbr/ring, so I didn't want it to get snagged). I was told to clean it twice a day with tea tree oil soap. I did so religiously as I did not want to have a gross, messed up, infected nipple.
As annoying as it was and as sketchy as it was to hide the fact that I had a nipple piercing, especially when twice a day I'd be standing in my bathroom with my nipple in a cup of water, it was so very worth it. The day that my boyfriend and I came back from downtown, my mother jokingly checked my body for piercings. Then my oh-so ignorant sister came in and said, "well, if she doesn't have anything visible, she can't get her nipples done anyways – you have to be 18." I laughed inside. I still thank her to this day for saying such a dumb thing, since you CAN get it legally pierced under 18 (at least in Canada, you can.) Other than that first night trying to clean it/sleep with it, it hasn't felt painful at all (or that time I pulled a bra off really fast 2 weeks in and rolled around on my floor in pain while my friends laughed). That first night was hell, but I can't even remember HOW it felt so... it's clearly not a big deal. I've heard horror stories of nipples being pierced too shallow and too deep and I'm so very lucky to have had mine done so well! I love it to death, more than I ever thought I'd love a piercing!! Since then, I've gone back to New Tribe and had Blake pierce my rook, and I'm planning on going to Lucky 13 in St. Catharines to get my sternum/cleavage pierced in a few weeks! I love my nipple to death, and the fact it was my first piercing, I don't know if another piercing will ever be able to compare. People always ask me why I got only one done and my initial excuse was in case they messed up, I'd still have one "functional" nipple. But now, I think that the reason I don't want to get the other done is because I can have the best of both worlds, and be able to appreciate that one nipple so much, instead of two of them, and just appreciate my body in how I've grown naturally, and appreciate it modified at the same time. I would totally recommend getting their nipple(s) pierced to anyone, but I really cannot stand when people do not do their research first!! So PLEASE do your research and really figure out if you want it done or not. And I hope if you decide to get it pierced, that you end up loving it as much as I love mine! :)