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Horvath, Eddie (February 21, 2013). "Piercings". Diversity Studio. Archived from the original on March 13, 2016 . Retrieved August 13, 2013. Swelling. Swelling is pretty much a given with almost any piercing. This is why many piercers will recommend long barbells in your nipple — it lets your nipple tissue swell up without any obstruction. See your piercer if swelling is especially noticeable or painful. Uncontrolled swelling can actually cause your tissue to die and increase your chances of infection. I got them done a month apart: the left first, then the right. I'm a side-sleeper, so I figured that doing one at a time was the best approach, and I think I made the right choice. The first hurt worse, mostly because I was more nervous and thus more tense. My nipples are naturally not that sensitive, so compared to the stories I have heard from others about the pain they experienced during the piercing process, I had a pretty easy time overall.

That said, nipple piercings do enhance the appearance of your breasts. "Inverted and flat nipples are really common, and piercing them pushes the tissue up a little so they look more pronounced," Thompson explains. It may come as no surprise that a nipple piercing passes through the nipple. One might think that nipples offer only a small repertoire of placements, due to their anatomical simplicity. But even something as straightforward as the orientation of the piercing makes a great difference in its expression. A horizontal nipple piercing may convey a sense of ease and stability, while a vertical one has a more energetic vibe. Or how about a diagonal piercing to show off a quirky personality? You’ve got 360 degrees to play with, so find the angle that’s just you. Don’t hit any snags: Be extra careful not to catch the piercing on your clothing or jewelry. Snags can be painful and potentially catastrophic for a still-healing piercing. Heiti, Harry (January 8, 2010). "Odd Body Piercings? Got a bunch to choose from". Official Spin. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013 . Retrieved November 24, 2012.Make sure to keep up with your nipple piercing aftercare,” she emphasized. For at least four (but typically four to six) weeks, Jaliman recommends using a special spray on the piercings: The APP suggests an additive-free, pre-mixed saline spray formulated for piercings. Nipple piercing has gained in popularity in the 21st century with a number of celebrities and fashion models having this type of piercing. [9] [10] In addition, many people are motivated to have nipple piercings for personal reasons including self-expression and a desire to feel unique. [11] At least one study has shown that people spend, on average, 1–2 years making the decision to have a piercing. [11] Healing and after care [ edit ] Stretched nipple piercing with larger gauge Ball Closure Ring What’s more, there is no shortage of cool and dazzling ideas for nipple jewelry. Since a nipple piercing has two exits, several kinds of jewelry are possible, all of which make for striking displays worthy of adoration. There are three basic types: nipple rings, nipple bars and nipple shields. Morubagal RR, et al. (2017). Study of bacterial flora associated with mobile phones of healthcare workers and non-healthcare workers. Don’t submerge the piercing: Keep those nipples high and dry to minimize your risk of infection. Siple specifically recommends avoiding bathtubs and swimming pools, which harbor bacteria.

Chase, Kristen (25 July 2008). "An added benefit to nipple piercing". Mominatrix. Imperfect Parent. History [ edit ] The first reported example of pierced nipples occurred at the court of Isabeau of Bavaria (1370 to 1435), queen consort of France. [1] Wear loose-fitting clothing, avoid submerging your nip, and start to gently clean the piercing 3x a day with sterile saline solution. Do nipple piercings make the nipple more sensitive? There's also definitely been an overall interest in the nipple over the past couple of years (#FreeTheNipple), fueling the fire for bedazzled nips. It hurt a lot, and honestly, if I had known what it would feel like, I may have skipped it. I am really glad I have it, though, and I love surprising people with it. It makes my nip much more sensitive, which I like, because I didn't really have much sensitivity before. I’ve heard most women with larger breasts have less sensitive nipples. Not sure if its true, but it was for me.” —Mara W. "The piercing definitely made me more aware of my nipples."Whether you are already pierced or considering a new piercing, you may wonder whether nipple piercing affects breastfeeding. Is is possible to… READ MORE While the skin and tissue around nipple piercings will heal and look completely normal within months, the issue is that some folks swap out jewelry too soon. Hill, E. D. (November 16, 2006). "The Good, the Bad and the Helpful..." Fox News . Retrieved October 3, 2011.

Having had a nipple pierced does not affect the child breastfeeding or milk production," Jaliman says. So just take out the jewelry and keep the area clean, and you should be fine. DeMello, Margo (2007). Encyclopedia of Body Adornment. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Publishing Group. p.204. ISBN 978-0-313-33695-9 . Retrieved October 3, 2011. You may feel soreness and see “crusties” around a new nipple piercing for up to a month after piercing. Wash your hands before touching: Dirty hands introduce potentially infection-causing microbes to the wound. Wash your hands every time you plan to handle your new piercing.The bar length is measured from the wearable length of the bar, between the balls when they are screwed on. Even if you have regular/pointy nips, a body piercing there gives them more of a profile. And that, for some women, makes them feel really sexy. Which can, of course, translate to a hotter sex life. Thompson recommends the "less is more" approach, keeping the area clean by showering once a day (with gentle, fragrance-free soap). "Your body doesn't really need help to heal the area, aside from maintaining a healthy lifestyle"—you know, staying hydrating, eating clean, sleeping well, managing stress, and exercising.

Nipple piercing care may seem intimidating, but it’s fairly straightforward. All you need are clean hands and saline solution. So if you're intrigued by the idea or thisclose to walking into a piercing studio to get your own, peep this primer to, er, nip all your questions in the bud (or should I say boob?). Does a nipple piercing hurt?Don’t disturb the jewelry: “It’s important not to play with or move the jewelry around,” says Siple. “Movement can cause unwanted irritation bumps and cause bacteria to enter the piercing.” Inverted nipples are primarily a cosmetic problem but might interfere with breastfeeding. Nipples that are inverted can be pierced; in fact, it has been proposed as a corrective strategy to protract the nipple. [21] Potential complications [ edit ] Sexual arousal created by areola and nipple stimulation is reported to be enhanced by piercing of the nipple. [12] Most women claim an increase in sensitivity and arousal after having their nipples pierced. [13] As a result of a surge of information claiming sexual enhancement with a pierced nipple, there has been a reported increase of men and women requesting this procedure. [14] Breastfeeding [ edit ] Don’t move the jewelry around in the piercing to break off any crusting. Instead, use water and saline solution to soften the crusts and wipe them away.