Sex may be more fun if you pierce your nipples.A piercing can enlarge your nipples.If you want to get your nipples pierced, find a good parlor.Go to a consultation with your piercer and get the piercing done.Take care of your piercing after you get your nipples pierced.
Step 1: You can learn about your options by researching local piercing parlors.
You can find parlors in your area through an online search.The piercers who work at the parlor can be found on the website.If it looks like a professional establishment, check out their previous work and pictures.If there are multiple parlors in your area, you should research them all.If any news articles come up, type the parlor's name into your search engine.They may have had problems in the past.
Step 2: Make sure to read reviews from previous customers.
The reviews can be found on the parlor's website and social media accounts.Check sites for more reviews.If clients are satisfied with the parlor, they should read multiple reviews.Look at what the clients didn't like to see if it's a red flag.You need to look into other options if you get multiple bad reviews.
Step 3: You should visit the parlor before you make an appointment.
Make sure the parlor looks professional by looking around it.Ask the people who work there if they are knowledgeable.If you can watch them perform a piercing, make sure they wash their hands and use sterile instruments.Make sure the parlor is clean and well lit.The local Health Department has an operating license.If that is required in your area, make sure the piercers are licensed.See if the piercers are certified by the APP.They are using a sterile piercing needle and not a piercing gun.The piercing guns can lead to an infectious disease.The tools should be in single-use or sterile packaging.
Step 4: You can get a consultation with your piercer.
Your piercer will discuss your nipple piercing at your consultation.Discuss with your piercer what type of piercing you want.Ask them any questions that you have.Pick out your jewelry with your piercer's advice at the end of the consultation.If you want your piercer to be a particular gender, you can either tell the receptionist about it or talk to them directly.You might have your piercing done right after the consultation if the piercers schedule it on a different day.When you make your appointment, ask about this.
Step 5: If you want to prove your age, show the piercer a copy of your birth certificate.
You will need to be at least 18 to get a nipple piercing.This is usually young.The parlor can verify your age if you bring your birth certificate with you.Your parlor could accept your ID as proof.If you need to bring your birth certificate, ask them first.
Step 6: Decide if you want to pierce both nipples at the same time.
You can pierce both nipples at the same time.It is okay to get a nipple pierced.It is usually easier to get both nipples pierced at the same time.If you want both of your nipples pierced at the same time, tell your piercer.It is cheaper to pierce both nipples at the same time.If your piercer will charge you a lower fee to do both piercings in the same appointment, you should talk to them.
Step 7: The piercer needs a nipple barbell or ring.
A Nipple ring is a barbell rod.barbells are less likely to pull out and are easier to hide.Pick the style you prefer after talking to your piercer.The gold or titanium nipple ring is less likely to cause a reaction.It's important that your first nipple ring isn't made with metal that will irritate your skin.If you use nipple rings that contain high amounts of nickel, you should not.
Step 8: If you want a horizontal or vertical piercing, tell the piercer.
Horizontal piercings go sideways in your nipple.You might prefer a piercing that goes up and down.Tell your piercer which way you want your piercing done.If you don't know which you want, ask your piercer for advice or look at pictures of other nipple piercings.
Step 9: You should be prepared for a quick sensation of pain.
The Nipple piercing is more painful than other body piercings, but the pain should be manageable.You will feel like your nipple is being pinched or bitten.Your nipple may feel hot.Take a few deep breaths and relax.The threshold for pain will affect the amount of pain you feel.If you have a high pain tolerance, you might think it's just a small annoyance if you don't tolerate pain well.
Step 10: The piercer can insert a hollow needle into your nipple.
As the piercer pushes a hollow needle into your nipple, sit still.They will do it quickly, so you will feel a quick sensation of pain.It might make your nipple pull against the needle, so don't flinch.Don't worry, the pain will be over very quickly.
Step 11: As the piercer inserts the nipple ring, take a deep breath.
After the needle is in your nipple, the piercer will push the ring through the hollow.They will remove the hollow needle from your nipple.As they pull out the needle, you might experience some pain.The nipple ring will stay in place when the needle is removed.You should not feel it in your nipple, but it will feel hot.
Step 12: If you are in pain, take an over-the-counter pain relief.
It is normal to feel pain during a piercing.Taking an over-the-counter pain relief like NSAIDs, such as Advil and naproxen, will make you feel better.The label directs you to use the pain relief.NSAIDs can make you bleed a little more.Before taking over-the-counter pain killers, check with your doctor.
Step 13: Use soap and warm water to wash your hands.
Germs andbacteria can be found in your hands.Put your hands under warm water and apply soap to your palm.You can wash your hands with soap for 30 seconds.You can dry your hands with a towel.Make sure the towel is dry.A dirty towel can transfer germs to your hands.
Step 14: After you get the piercing, remove the bandage.
Remove the bandage from your nipple.It is important that you do not tug on your skin or piercing.As you remove the bandage, you may experience some pain.Follow their advice if your piercer gives you other instructions.
Step 15: Warm water can be used to remove the material around the piercing.
Warm water can be run over your nipple.Use your fingers to remove it from your nipple and ring.Don't pull at your skin.If you like, soak your nipple in a cup of warm water.Clean your hands to remove the crust.
Step 16: The soap should be applied to the piercing.
Place a drop of soap on your fingers and lightly apply it to your nipple.Be careful not to rub the skin while you lather the soap around your nipple and piercing.You don't need to put soap on your nipple.It will make it take longer for the piercing to heal if you do this.
Step 17: To avoid irritation, rinse off the soap immediately.
Run a stream of warm water over your nipple.Don't rinse until all of the soap is gone.The soap should not be left on the piercing for more than 30 seconds.
Step 18: The piercing needs to be cleaned once a day for the first four weeks.
You will need to wash the piercing once a day after the initial cleaning.While you are in the shower, apply a mild soap to the nipple piercing.The nipple piercing needs to be washed.It's a good idea to use a clean towel after each shower.As the piercing heals, it is important to keep thebacteria away from it.
Step 19: You can cure the piercing by soaking it in a salt solution.
If you want to make a salt solution, add 1 cup of warm distilled water to the dissolved sea salt.Put the solution in a cup and submerge your nipple.Next, rinse your nipple with fresh water.It should be washed with a clean paper towel.You can repeat the soak twice a day until your piercing heals.Do not use table salt.Iodine can slow the healing process.You can buy a solution that is similar to the salt solution at the drugstore.
Step 20: It's a good idea to protect the piercing at night.
It's a good idea to cover your nipple piercing at night.Use surgical tape to secure a piece of sterile gauze over the piercing or wear a soft sports bra over it.Additionally, wear a t-shirt or pajama top to reduce the risk of your piercing getting caught in your sheets.You can buy the items at the drugstore.It heals better if you expose your piercing to air during the day.
Step 21: antiseptics slow down healing.
Don't use over-the-counter products for wound care on your piercing.These products can cause irritation to your skin.Rubbing alcohol or methylated spirits are too harsh to be used on sensitive nipple piercings.These products prevent scar tissue from forming and prolong the healing process.Anti-bacterial creams and gels should not be used on nipple piercings as they cause the piercing to become moist and prevent it from healing quickly.Sun tan lotion, baby oil, and tea tree oil can cause the skin to become irritated, so you should not put them on the nipple.
Step 22: Do not play with the piercing.
It's important that you don't touch or play with the piercing as much as possible during the healing process.The last thing you want is for the piercing to get infections from your hands.Your partner can't touch or lick your pierced nipple.If you have to touch the piercing, you should wash your hands with soap and gloves.You should not turn the ring in the piercing for the first couple of months.The healing of piercings is slowed by twisting the ring.The ring may be torn from the piercing if it is knocked against too much.You can cover the piercing with a bandage or surgical tape to protect it during physical activity, but you have to wash it thoroughly after removing the tape.Don't remove the ring or barbell from the piercing until it heals.
Step 23: Look for signs of an illness.
If you take good care of your piercing, you won't get an infection.It is possible for your piercing to develop an illness.Look for nipple inflammation, redness, swelling, and possibly blood or pus.Visit your doctor if you notice any of these symptoms.An antibiotic may be prescribed by your doctor.Don't try to remove your nipple ring because it may close up.The piercing won't be able to drain so it can make the infection worse.Visit your piercer to have the piercing removed if your doctor recommends it.Don't do it yourself.
Step 24: Allow 3-6 months for the piercing to heal.
nipple piercings usually heal in 3-6 months.Your nipple will feel tender for the first few days, but it will get more comfortable as time goes on.Continue to care for your piercing until it heals.Some people may take up to a year to heal.It is possible that your nipple will reject the piercing.If you have a red streak on your nipple, it is most likely rejecting the piercing.