I've always had a fascination with piercings and tattoos, I've always followed my own instinct towards piercings, and I don't follow trends. I get modifications based on my feelings and what is right for me.
At A Glance Author Whisper Contact Whisper@bme.anon When It just happened Artist Danica Studio Tattoo Zoo Location Victoria, BC I've always wanted genital piercings, I think they are very beautiful and empowering. I have never actually had the courage to get any, because I've heard so much about the pain factor. It's more a mental thing than the actual pain with me. I build myself up to such a point that I just can't do something until I shake myself and remind myself that I'm being ridiculous. Hehe.
Right, so today I woke up (it was payday today too) and decided that enough's enough, I've wanted genital piercings for ages, I was going to get one. I met up with a friend downtown, cashed my paycheck, and headed down to the studio to see Danica. I'd been in the week before to talk about it, so she knew what I wanted. Danica is awesome; she's always really helpful and friendly. I was explaining what this piercing meant to me, and how much I'd wanted it.
We went upstairs to the piercing section of the shop, and she was telling me facts about the piercing, and I picked out what kind of ball I wanted on the ring, type of placement, etc. She set everything up, put a sheet over the table, changed her gloves numerous times...and then it was finally time for me to take off my pants and get myself pierced.
I took of my pants, and hopped up on the table. By this point I actually wasn't too nervous, just a few butterflies. I have a lot of piercings, but everything is unique, and this was my first genital. Usually I get myself really, really (REALLY) worked up right before the piercing, but this one I was pretty calm. Eye of the storm type thing, haha. She told me to lie down and put my legs up on the table, but to dig in firmly, because people tend to jerk their legs when they're pierced, and her head can get caught. I did as she said, and then she swabbed the area (after we'd agreed to pierce my inner right labia) and put a numbing gel on it for a few seconds. She marked me up and had me check it to make sure I was happy, then I hopped back up on the table, and she went over the breathing routine with me.
"In on one...out on two...in on three..big one on four." I'm used to the breathing routine, but it's always good to have it confirmed. That would be pretty bad if she pierced me when I didn't expect it and I jumped up really badly or something.
She put the clamp on (which I didn't find bad at all! Sort of tickled actually! ), Adjusted it properly, then put the receiving tube on one end, had the needle ready, and then we got to three before I said I needed to stop for a second. She said that was fine, and I asked her a few times about it, she made me feel comfortable, and then a few more deep breaths and I was ready. In on one, out on two, in on three, then a deep exhale on four..and it was over. I got myself worked up about that?! I know it's a different experience for everyone, and that some people have a lot more painful experiences..but..I can't believe I'd psyched myself out so badly about it.
She put the jewelery in, and then I had a look. Oh my god, it's lovely. Perfect placement and now I have a little jewel that's my special little secret, until I decide to share it with someone. I think that's awesome!
I thought that walking around and putting my pants on and stuff would really hurt, but it definitely doesn't. It's nighttime now, and I still haven't had major pain. A few twinges when I was coming home on the bus, but nothing to worry about. I'm aware of it being there, but I'm aware of no pain. I'm so happy I went through with it and got it done. Soon I'll be going back to get my left inner labia pierced, and my hood. We'll see where I go from there!
She said to use a saline solution to clean it with, went over everything really well. Danica made me feel super comfortable, I trust her, and it takes me a long time to trust people, especially people who are shoving metal through my sensitive bits!
My best advice to people wanting to get this piercing: Relax. Go to someone you are comfortable around and that you trust. It makes a world of difference to be able to smile and joke around. Don't do it yourself unless you are super sterile, have auto-claved stuff and know for SURE what you are doing. I always think it's better to pay a little bit more money and go to professionals. Most importantly: Enjoy the experience of getting mods! The nervous feelings, the pain, the relief. It's all part of it, and I can't think of a better feeling in the world than knowing you got something important to you, and that you actually went through with it.
I can't stop smiling, I am just that happy. Anyone in Victoria, BC - Check out Tattoo Zoo! Awesome staff, very relaxed atmosphere, they are super serious about cleanliness and hygiene - and most of all, they make you feel welcome. Happy piercing!