Thursday October 22nd 1998, the day I got my favourite piercing. I had not long turned 18 and already had my belly button and my nose done but longed for something else, something a bit special that would make me different from all my girlfriends. I spent a fair bit of time in tattoo parlours and piercing studios with friends while they had their body mods done so I knew the menu inside out. My favourite place was Nirvana in the Virgina galleries in Glasgow. It has since moved to a much nicer bigger shop but with the same staff, (last time I was in anyway.)
At A Glance Author lillybet Contact lillybet@bme.anon When Ten years ago or more Studio Nirvana Location Glasgow I made the decision that I wanted a genital piercing. I debated over whether to get my labia or my clit hood done. I did a little research online and talked to my mates. I decided that I liked the way hood piercings look, I had heard that they could add a little something to your sex life which intrigued me. I also liked the idea of it being the quicker of the two to heal (not big on being sex deprived for any length of time). No-one thought I would actually have the balls to go through with it but I went in, paid the deposit and made my appointment to come back a few days later. The day of my appointment I arrived and waited my turn, I couldn't help but wonder what interesting things the other people in the waiting room were going to get done and whether they thought I was the type to be getting a genital piercing but I wasn't at all nervous.
When I got into the little room I met the guy who would be piercing me – he had multiple piercings and tattoos, he looked like one of my friends and made me feel totally at ease. He was totally laid back and friendly but professional at the same time. He said he'd been looking forward to my appointment all day because all he'd done lately were belly buttons and he was keen to be doing something else for a change. It re-enforced my decision and made me feel happy that this wasn't commonplace. He checked my ID and we chatted about what jewellery I wanted, (I picked the smallest silver ring possible) and whether I was going for vertical or horizontal (I went vertical - on his recommendation) He showed me the equipment he was going to use, reassured me about cleanliness and explained that because it was such a tiny flap of skin it should be relatively painless and that it would heal really quickly. Also, if I wanted the jewellery changed I could just pop in and he'd be happy to do it for me. I've never been that comfortable changing my belly button piercing myself so it was nice knowing that I wouldn't have to ask a friend!
So, stripped from the waist down he got me to hop up on the bed, he got me to put the soles of my feet together. He made sure I was relaxed and before I had time to brace myself I felt a tiny sharp sting and then that was it, done in a second. I get a Brazilian wax and believe me – that hurts way more. He gave me a little hand held mirror so I could have a look, I loved it immediately and couldn't believe I had actually gone and done it. He gave me a little pad to prevent any blood from getting on my knickers. There was hardly any anyway. With instructions on how to look after my lovely new piercing (basically, keep it super clean for about a week and don't mess with it!) I went home feeling quite pleased with myself. It didn't hurt, it wasn't uncomfortable at all and it was healed within a week. I think it's actually supposed to take a bit longer but mine was fine after a few days and I was happy to have sex about week later. My friends pestered me for ages for a look but I never caved, it doesn't look any different from the pictures I've shown them online.
That was 8 years ago now and it's like part of my body now. I never changed the ring and I honestly think it would be weird not having it. I didn't think it had enhanced my sex life at all until I met a wonderful guy with a tongue piercing – that is a nice combination! I love it because it's so pretty, it's my little secret and it's so nice going into my boring day job in a stuffy old office knowing that I'm not all dull. It always brings a smile to my face when a new partner discovers it for the first time and a blush when I go to my gynaecologist!