I had been entertaining the idea of getting my hood pierced for about a year, without coming to a serious decision. It had always been something I'd like to do, been never did. After browsing through some pictures and experiences on BME, and researching a bit on some other piercing web sites, I finally decided that I would go ahead and do it. I had the money, so why not? I planned to do it sometime the next week.
At A Glance Author Happily Pierced Contact Happily Pierced@bme.anon When Six months ago Artist Nick Studio Alley Kat Location Harrisonburg, VA Later on that day, after talking with a friend, I decided to just go ahead and do it. My stomach was tied up in knots the entire way to the studio. I had had piercings done before, but nothing this...well, intimate. Not only did I not particularly like the idea of some stranger poking around in my nether regions, but I also wasn't sure of how painful it was going to be. I steeled myself up for it, knowing that if I backed out now, I might never go back.
I arrived at the studio, Alley Kat, and told the woman at the front desk what I wanted. She had me sign some papers, checked my ID, then showed me the piece of jewelry that usually use for a horizontal hood. I liked it, a simple CBR. As I waited, I looked through the piercer's portfolio book, checking out some of the other hood piercings he had done. I liked the way they looked, very attractive, and I'm sure it would be an enhancement to my sex life. Before I go on, I want to suggest Alley Kat to anyone in the Harrisonburg area. They are professional and very friendly. Despite being so nervous, I never felt as though I was putting my hood in the wrong hands. With that being said...
I was finally called into the piercer's room, where I sat awkwardly on the chair/bed/table. He explained to me that it was cool to be nervous, and that this was his job - nothing he hadn't done before. This reassured me quite a bit. He asked if I had any questions and I said no, although I wanted to ask about the pain. I then removed my pants and underwear and sat on the bed. I felt all right after I had done that, considering that dropping my pants in front this guy was a little weird. However, he was totally professional the entire time. He showed me that the needle and jewelry were sterilized, put on some fresh gloves, then had me lay back. He told me that he was marking the spot. I felt a little tickle, and began to get a little more nervous. Then he held a mirror up and asked if I like the position. I said yes, and he continued.
He told me he was placing the clamps on. I felt them pinch my hood, and I tensed up. He kept telling me to relax and breathe, but I couldn't. The clamps were pretty uncomfortable, and I wanted him to get it over with. He complied, even though I was nowhere near breathing correctly, and counted out loud to three. I felt the needle pierced my hood, and a bolt of pain ran up my body, causing my hips to lift off the table. An expletive or two popped out of my mouth, .and I'm actually surprised that noone in that waiting room heard me. He remained steady, something I REALLY appreciate, considering how I jerked. He reassured me that everything was fine and finished up the piercing. I was shaking a little, and he made sure I was all right. He then lifted the mirror to me again and there it was! It was beautiful! I felt like I had conquered the mighty hood. It was great! I walked gingerly from the room and headed to the store to buy some saline solution.
It's been about five or six months since then, and it has healed up nicely. Not much pain after the initial piercing and the healing process was pretty uneventful. The piercing was pretty painful, but quick. After you get through that, it's home free. It was difficult to wear tighter fitting pants the first few weeks, because the area was so sensitive. It really has improved my sensation down there, and any sort of sexual contact is quite exciting. It's a bit scary to do, but I am definitely glad I went ahead and did it. It was worth every second and every dollar. It was quite exciting when I first had it, as though I had a little secret that only a few people knew about. Well, to be honest, it is still quite exciting! I think it's very cute and it was a thrilling experience. It's like I have a special present in my pants.