Nipple piercing - options for girls and men, selection of jewelry, care and healing, great photo ideas

Piercing the nipples (areola breast piercing) has its own advantages and disadvantages, and much in the procedure itself, the subsequent care and use of jewelry, depends on individual size and features of the breasts of girls.

It is interesting that initially people started to make a piercing in the areola zone of the breasts back in ancient Rome. Scientists believe that this is how they denoted their masculinity, because this piercing is considered one of the most painful, due to the particular sensitivity of this part of the human body. Nowadays, such a procedure is performed by guys and especially girls as a fashionable decoration of their own bodies, in order to give their image a refined, unusual and original.

What is nipple piercing

Nipple piercing is a type of intimate piercing, in which the nipple (most often both nipples) are pierced in a vertical, horizontal, diagonal or combined method. It is done to make the breasts look more attractive. With the help of piercings you can pull out a sunken nipple. Sometimes girls get their nipples pierced out of interest, not pursuing certain goals.

What are nipple piercings

Why pierced nipples

Fashion trends forcing people to change their appearance in various ways have reached the most intimate parts of the body. A pierced nipple can only be seen by a close person, if it is not done for the purpose of public outrage. There is a perception that women who have had piercings in this place, increases sexual sensitivity. However, to check this, the piercing must heal well. In addition, people of both sexes, in some cases, in this way they try to correct flaws in the nipples and shape, for example, their asymmetry or excessive convexity.

Pros and cons of nipple piercings in girls

Pierced nipples in girls look very beautiful and unusual. This type of piercing has other advantages:

• Increased sensitivity of the nipples - thanks to this it is not necessary to stimulate them, faster and easier comes the sexual arousal.
• Increased quality of sexual life - breasts with piercings look more beautiful and arousing, which positively affects the quality of sex.

  

• Visual breast enhancement - With the help of jewelry you can visually make your chest larger by 0.5-1 size.
• Getting rid of complexes - is a psychological part of the consequences of nipple piercing. Piercing the intimate area promotes liberation, and the beautiful appearance of the breasts allows you to accept and love this part of the body.
• The possibility of pulling out the nipples - Nipple piercing is indicated for those who have a retracted nipple (or both retracted nipples). It allows it to be pulled out and secured in an excited state with a piece of jewelry. With a nipple piercing, the nipple is absolutely always aroused because of the constant stimulation.

This is what pierced nipples look like on a girl under her clothes
The disadvantages of nipple piercings include a lot of painbecause there is a large number of nerve endings on the nipples. However, in this case everything is individual and depends on the pain threshold of the girl, the period of the cycle, individual characteristics. Also to the disadvantages of nipple piercing we can refer common to all types of piercings disadvantages: the possibility of complications, the risk of working with a non-professional master (entails incorrect piercing, infection, trauma to the nipple).

When it is necessary to see a doctor urgently

Even if you got a piercing from a good master in sterile conditions, there is still a risk of bacterial or viral infection. See your general practitioner or dermatologist as soon as possible if you experience these symptoms of Nipple Piercing .

• The nipple has become hot to the touch, very sensitive, and swollen.
• Yellow, green, or brown discharge appears from the nipple or wound.
• Redness began to spread across the breast.
• Your temperature rises above 38 degrees Celsius amid problems with the wound.
• You feel very weak and have strange body pains.

This could be a sign of serious inflammation, up to and including deadly blood poisoning.

How painful is the procedure

Nipple piercing is quite a painful procedure, but it all depends on the individual pain threshold of the guy or girl.

Girls who have had their nipples pierced say that the most intense pain occurs at the moment the nipple is pierced with a needle and at the moment the jewelry is inserted into the wound. After a few minutes, the painful sensations subside. After that they may appear after a few hours in the form of burning, the duration of pain varies from person to person.

Also, pain occurs when touching the pierced place with your hands, clothes and any mechanical impact.

It is not recommended to use local anesthesia during the procedure. It helps to avoid pain during the piercing, but after it wears off, the pain will be several times stronger again and can be painful for several days.

Breastfeeding

The most serious myth about nipple piercings is that you cannot breastfeed after the procedure. However, this is only a myth, in fact, it is possible to breastfeed with or without the decoration. The piercing damages only a small portion of the canals, so there are no obstacles to breastfeeding. It is recommended only to remove the jewelry for the entire period of feeding. At the same time it is worth remembering that a second time in the same place piercing will not work.

Contraindications

Contraindications to piercing in girls include:

• Any acute viral, bacterial, fungal infections;
• Acute respiratory viral infections, acute respiratory infections, colds;
• Dermatological diseases in the puncture area;
• cracked nipples;
• blood clotting disorders, anemia;
• Severe cardiovascular disease;
• bronchial asthma;
• Pregnancy and lactation;
• diabetes mellitus;
• exacerbation of any chronic diseases;
• hepatitis;
• any mental illnesses;
• fever;
• state of alcohol intoxication;
• Menstruation period (menstruation is not a strict contraindication to piercing, but during this period, there may be a decrease in the pain threshold, and increased bleeding from the piercing is also possible).

It is not recommended to come to the session when you feel unwell or tired, because after the piercing, you may feel very unwell. Also, you should not come to the piercing procedure when you are very afraid - in this case, you will feel a strong sense of anxiety, which may prevent you from performing the procedure qualitatively.

Possible complications of nipple piercing include: the risk of infection, allergies or metal intolerance (manifested as a rash, burning and itching of the skin, painful sensations). Fluid is also excreted from the puncture sites, which can stain clothing or cause infection (since sources of infection multiply more actively in a humid environment).

If you choose an illiterate specialist, there is a risk not only of getting an infection, but also of getting the piercing wrong. In this case, the jewelry will often shift and cause discomfort, and the nipple ducts may also be deformed. With a wrong puncture, the situation can only be corrected by pulling the jewelry out and letting the skin tighten.

During pregnancy and lactation it is not allowed to have piercings, because during this period there is an increased risk of allergic reactions and infections. There can also be other unpredictable consequences in the form of increased bleeding or long healing time.

Girls' pierced nipples do not affect the possibility of lactation and the amount of milk, but breastfeeding with piercings is still not recommended for 3 reasons:

• germs from the jewelry can get into the milk and then into the baby's body;
• During lactation the nipple is exposed to trauma, and the presence of jewelry will aggravate the damage and cause even more discomfort to the breast;
• The presence of a foreign object in the nipple interferes with the normal development of the child's bite and healthy tooth growth.

Therefore, for the duration of lactation, nipple jewelry should be removed from the nipple.

Let's start with the history

Piercing is not a whim of spoiled children in the XXI century, but the ancient way to decorate your body, using metal earrings and chains. Thanks to archaeological excavations, we have learned that both women and men actively used artful jewelry that was fixed on the body. For example, tunnels in the ears, which can now reach a diameter of more than 30 centimeters, are hotly discussed by haters of modification. However, few people know that such body decoration was practiced, and is practiced even today, by the Karen tribe. They inhabit the territory of Myanmar, and the stretching of earlobes is the basis of their culture.

Types of nipple piercings

Nipple piercings can be done at any angleBut because of the options for jewelry, the most popular among girls are options made in one of the 3 main ways:

• vertical (the ornament is inserted vertically);
• horizontal (insert horizontally);
• Diagonal (inserted diagonally).

The type of jewelry and how it will be inserted in the nipple and look on it depends on the method of piercing. Universal jewelry is a bar - it can be inserted in any of the listed ways.

Price

How much it costs to pierce nipples depends on the region and the pricing of a particular salon. Too low cost of piercing compared to competitors should be alert, but overpriced is often not an indicator of quality. In Moscow, the spread of prices is as follows:

Decorations used for nipple piercing

Nipple piercings do not use earrings (as, for example, when piercing the navel, nose or ears).

There are 3 main types of nipple jewelry:

There are also combined pieces of jewelry that consist of a ring or half-ring and a barbell.

Degree of painfulness

Today, piercings are done "live" and with anesthetic.

The second option is not recommended by experienced masters for 3 reasons:

1. Because of anesthesia, fluid exchange in the tissues is disturbed. Therefore, after the procedure, the nipple can swell, which will be an additional cause of discomfort.
2. If you use an anesthetic, you will have to wait longer for complete healing.
3. The injection with an anesthetic is as unpleasant as the piercing itself.

The procedure is accompanied by a slight, momentary pain. You will not have time to feel it completely, so there is no point in anesthesia.

How does the piercing procedure take place?

Before the session, the master necessarily conducts a conversation with the client. During the conversation he asks about the person's preferences (what kind of piercing and what jewelry he wants), about diseases and how he feels. He should find out if the girl is breastfeeding and plans to do so in the future.

After the girl has decided on the type of piercing and the decoration, the doctor starts the procedure:

1. The skin of the nipple and near it is treated with a disinfectant solution in order to kill pathogenic bacteria and degrease the skin. The master himself is sure to be wearing disposable thick gloves.
2. Then, if the client wishes, a local anesthetic is administered using a cream (Emla cream is most commonly used).
3. The master then brings the nipple into a state of arousal, so that it is not flat, and marks the point of the future puncture with a special pencil or marker.
4. The master opens the bag with a disposable needle and treats the instrument with disinfectant.
5. The master then pulls back the nipple and pierces it, then inserts a previously disinfected piece of jewelry.
6. In the end, the final treatment of the pierced area with antiseptic.

The whole procedure takes 30-40 minutes. The moment of puncture takes no more than 1 second.

How to choose the right masteri

The main thing in this case is the right choice of the studio and the piercer itself. But how not to make a mistake? There are several criteria by which you should determine the appropriate specialist.

• A good portfolio. In order not to miscalculate with a piercer, you need to familiarize yourself with examples of his work - you definitely cannot trust blindly. Sometimes it is easy to understand, even from photographs, whether it is really necessary to apply to this person or it is better to look for another, more experienced master.
• Availability of reviews. People always talk about a good specialist, they recommend him to their friends and girlfriends. For sure, if the piercer is good, a lot will be said about him on the studio's website or on its page in social networks.

• Tool. Be sure to pay attention to what tools the specialist works with. Ideally, if they are disposable. If reusable - it is not critical, but in this case it is important to study thoroughly how their sterilization process goes.
• Internal sensations. Having determined with the studio, you can come there personally and get acquainted with the master. Listen to your subconscious: is it telling you that everything will be fine and you are in good hands? If yes - feel free to trust, if not - look for another piercer, who can make your dream a reality.

Care after piercing

Pierced nipples in girls heal, on average, within 3 months if you follow all the rules of care. In the first few weeks the place of the piercing will be swollen and slightly inflamed - this is normal after the piercing.

In addition, a light transparent or yellowish fluid may be released, which is also normal.

In rare cases, healing can last up to six months, and if the rules of care are not followed, the piercing can heal for a year and periodically deliver discomfort.

Basic rules of care:

• The piercing should not be touched with hands, taped with plaster, bandages; on no account touch the nipples with dirty hands.
• Within 2 weeks after the piercing, the piercing site should be treated every 3 hours with chlorhexidine or Miramistine. Then the treatment should be carried out 2-3 times a day for 2-3 weeks.
• In the first week after the piercing you need to put cotton disks soaked in chlorhexidine in the bra and change them every hour. This is necessary because in the first week the nipples bleed and fluid is excreted from them - the cotton pads help reduce the risk of infection and save the bra from contamination. However, if possible, for the first 7-10 days it is recommended that you wear loose clothing and do not wear a bra to avoid mechanical stress on the fabric.
• After 7-10 days after the piercing, you can start using a healing agent (e.g., Bepanten or Dexpanthenol). The cream should be applied with a thin layer on clean nipple skin at night every day for 1-2 weeks.
• Within a month after the procedure, it is recommended to sleep on your back (at most, on the side) and in a spacious T-shirt to prevent rubbing of the nipples on the fabric of clothing or bed linen. Clothing for daytime wear should always be roomy and made of soft cotton to reduce pressure on the breasts.

Punctured nipples in girls can become inflamed and fester, even with proper care, so To reduce the risk of complications, restrictions must be followed for a certain period of time:

• For 3 days after the piercing session, it is not recommended to wet the breasts. You can use wet wipes or a wet towel for cleaning, but the nipples should not be touched.
• In the first 2 weeks, you can not take a bath (only a warm shower is allowed). It is forbidden to soap the breast area, only gently rinse with water.
• For 10-15 days (depending on the degree of healing of the puncture) it is recommended to avoid physical activity, because during it the body sweats and creates a humid environment, which is favorable for the reproduction of bacteria.
• During the month it is forbidden to visit the swimming pool, sauna, and solarium. Sunbathing topless is also forbidden for a month.
• Bathing in open waters (lakes, ponds, rivers) is prohibited for 1-2 months (depending on the degree of healing). They can contain pathogenic microorganisms that can infect the puncture and cause inflammation.

It is better not to touch the nipple jewelry and not to change it until the puncture has completely healed. If it is necessary to change it, it is allowed to do it only after 2-3 weeks in the field of primary healing of tissues.

The dangers of nipple piercing

It is important to understand that piercing is an individual matter, and it is almost impossible to predict how the body will react to the changes. While some people get hypersensitive and get excited even by rubbing their nipples against a T-shirt, others worry that their piquant spot is unresponsive to touch. But the main danger in nipple piercing is infection and a long healing period.

Initially, it will be difficult to wear a bra, so it is best to give it up. About the lace underwear also can be forgotten, because the bar or ring can catch on the underwear and cause discomfort. Both men and women should choose loose clothing, especially if the healing process is accompanied by discomfort.

The most common consequences of piercings are festering of the wound, loss of sensitivity and blockage of the milk ducts. In each case, it is important to go to a specialist, but not to the local salon, but to a medical center. In the worst case, the infection can lead to the development of cysts and tumor growths.

Advice from the master

The most important advice that gives all competent and experienced piercing masters: the procedure should go only to a proven salon or clinic. The institution must have all necessary licenses, and the master, who will carry out the procedure, must have a diploma, certifying the passage of training for nipple piercing.

Under no circumstances should you go to home masters - they are not responsible for the consequences of the piercing, as well as piercing sessions at home rarely meet the necessary sanitary rules.

The second advice of all masters: make sure that the master is wearing new clean disposable gloves and worked only with them. The needle with which the piercing will be done, should be removed by the master from the individual bag or package in front of the client.

If the master takes a needle that was previously removed from the package, there is a high risk of infection (including HIV or hepatitis virus from another client - sometimes masters use the same needles for several patients to save money) and it is better to leave the establishment and find another specialist to avoid piercing complications.

Masters also give the following advice:

• When choosing a master it is recommended to read the reviews about him in social networks, on the website of the institution (if it is available). If possible, it is worth to communicate with the master personally - it depends on this, whether the person will be comfortable during the procedure.
• During the procedure, it is not recommended to take off your clothes and bra, but raise them - this will help to avoid severe painful sensations after the piercing, as it is easier to put clothes back on than to put them on again.
• Do not use broomstick, iodine, alcohol, peroxide to treat the piercing - they severely dry the skin. Also, do not use any ointments during the first period of tissue healing, because they create a film on the skin and promote the development of pathogenic bacteria. Ointments can be used only after some time, when the period of active inflammation has passed.
• Nipple jewelry should choose from surgical steel or titanium - products made of these materials rarely lead to rejection by the body and the development of allergic reactions.
• It is better to pierce with a needle, not a piercing gun. The needle is disposable and is used individually for each patient, while the gun is in contact with the patient's skin. The gun is made of plastic and therefore is not heat-treated, and simple alcohol treatment does not completely kill pathogenic bacteria. Some piercing salons use only needles for all types of piercings.
• It is desirable that the artist uses different needles for each nipple piercing. This is necessary in order to reduce the risk of infection, in addition, after the first piercing, the needle becomes blunt and its repeated use can cause incorrect, crooked piercing.
• If a few days after the session, there is a rash, itching, burning, and pus is excreted from the punctures, it is necessary to remove the jewelry urgently with careful movements and visit the doctor.

Punctured nipples are painful and require a long period of healing. However, girls who have piercings are more likely to feel sexy and their breasts look more beautiful. It is important to properly care for piercings after the procedure to avoid consequences.

Possible complications

The desire to transform and decorate oneself with piercings often leads to deplorable results and forces to see a doctor. Among them are the following:

• Improper piercings. Turning to an untested master, you risk adding a decent handful of problems to your life, threatening to worsen your health. Not only will the inserted jewelry gradually shift, but the canals can also become significantly deformed.
• Infection. Most attentive when choosing a salon should be its cleanliness and observance of sanitary norms. If this is neglected, the probability of wound infection becomes high. If pus begins to emerge from the puncture site - this is a reason to sound the alarm and consult a doctor.
• Rejection of the jewelry. A person's allergy to a particular metal can manifest itself after piercing in the form of itching and rash, delivering a lot of unpleasant feelings.

About possible complications6

The nipple with a piercing is very vulnerable to infections, especially during the healing period. It can be exposed to them from the outside as well as from the inside. In the second case, it can go as far as a breast abscess.

A thin crust appears at the place of healing - it is normal, but the appearance of an unpleasant odor indicates a pathological process, which should be paid attention to. The formation of swelling in the place of the piercing is also normal, but with the right work of the master it usually does not happen.

Problems with the nipples after the piercing can be caused by an active lifestyle. The first time after the piercing it is better not to touch them, and it is prohibited to stroke and pull them. Sports should be excluded - muscle tension and perspiration slow down the healing process.

How long does it take for the puncture site to heal5?

The experience of people who have decided to pierce nipples, shows that fresh piercing is delayed from 6 to 9 months. Sometimes the process takes longer - about a year.

During the whole period of healing, it is important to be very strict about hygiene and not to forget about timely disinfection. In order for everything to go quickly, you need to focus on the overall health of the whole body. You should also pay attention to the observance of the drinking regime, the presence of healthy food in the diet and the quality of sleep.