Nipple Piercing? Tattoo?

shelbz09

Does anybody have any nipple piercings?
I am looking for feedback and advice..

I am really wanting to do something crazy since I am graduating college.. HOWEVER. i have a huge anxiety problem and my biggest fear is needles....

but... i want to break away from the person i am and embrace my new life. I REALLY want to get a tattoo on my shoulder as well.....


anybody have any advice on nipple piercings and tattoos for a scared newbie.....

i heard about numbing creams......

rm33064

Get the piercing, they grow back. Tattoos are forever, they age horribly, and most people who aren't completely covered in them end up regretting it when they grow up whether they will admit it or not....

Xxoxo

Ugh, I want a nipple piercing sooooo bad, and I also want a tiny cursive tattoo on my back one day.

mrphil86

Get the piercing, they grow back. Tattoos are forever, they age horribly, and most people who aren't completely covered in them end up regretting it when they grow up whether they will admit it or not....

Ignorance in a quote box... Love it.

I've seen plenty of old people with tattoos that look great.

Anyways, everyone is afraid of their first tattoo or piercing. I can't really have piercings anymore but I got mine when I was young (18ish). Same with my tattoos. Sure they hurt but it's really not that bad. Just talk to a good tattoo artist, he'll have recommendations so your first doesn't hurt too bad.

I've used numbing cream before (my back will twitch a lot) and they help a LITTLE.

laynerich15

Tattoos

SuperSammi22

Get the piercing, they grow back. Tattoos are forever, they age horribly, and most people who aren't completely covered in them end up regretting it when they grow up whether they will admit it or not....

Ignorance in a quote box... Love it.

I've seen plenty of old people with tattoos that look great.

Anyways, everyone is afraid of their first tattoo or piercing. I can't really have piercings anymore but I got mine when I was young (18ish). Same with my tattoos. Sure they hurt but it's really not that bad. Just talk to a good tattoo artist, he'll have recommendations so your first doesn't hurt too bad.

I've used numbing cream before (my back will twitch a lot) and they help a LITTLE.

^Agree 100% with this awesome person right here. I have never really pierced anything besides my ears, so I can't really speak from experience to benefit you in that category. But I do have tattoos. And I appreciate and love every single one of them. There is pain, granted, but its bearable. And definitely worth it. I would recommend getting something small for your first tattoo, that way if you want more/larger ones, you know what to expect.

rm33064

Get the piercing, they grow back. Tattoos are forever, they age horribly, and most people who aren't completely covered in them end up regretting it when they grow up whether they will admit it or not....

Ignorance in a quote box... Love it.

I've seen plenty of old people with tattoos that look great.

Ha! You've seen much more people that didn't.... A lot of people get tattoos when they are young then act like they don't regret the stupid thing on their back that doesn't even reflect their personality 30 years later. The person who invents cheap, easy, and painless tatt removal is going to make trillions $$$

rm33064

Get the piercing, they grow back. Tattoos are forever, they age horribly, and most people who aren't completely covered in them end up regretting it when they grow up whether they will admit it or not....

Ignorance in a quote box... Love it.

I've seen plenty of old people with tattoos that look great.

Anyways, everyone is afraid of their first tattoo or piercing. I can't really have piercings anymore but I got mine when I was young (18ish). Same with my tattoos. Sure they hurt but it's really not that bad. Just talk to a good tattoo artist, he'll have recommendations so your first doesn't hurt too bad.

I've used numbing cream before (my back will twitch a lot) and they help a LITTLE.

^Agree 100% with this awesome person right here. I have never really pierced anything besides my ears, so I can't really speak from experience to benefit you in that category. But I do have tattoos. And I appreciate and love every single one of them. There is pain, granted, but its bearable. And definitely worth it. I would recommend getting something small for your first tattoo, that way if you want more/larger ones, you know what to expect.

Quoth the 21 year old you.... Ahh to be young and invincible again....

_101010_

Tattoos, body piercings and self-harm - is there a link?
http://bps-research-digest.blogspot.co.uk/2008/07/tattoos-body-piercings-and-self-harm-is.html

mrphil86

Get the piercing, they grow back. Tattoos are forever, they age horribly, and most people who aren't completely covered in them end up regretting it when they grow up whether they will admit it or not....

Ignorance in a quote box... Love it.

I've seen plenty of old people with tattoos that look great.

Anyways, everyone is afraid of their first tattoo or piercing. I can't really have piercings anymore but I got mine when I was young (18ish). Same with my tattoos. Sure they hurt but it's really not that bad. Just talk to a good tattoo artist, he'll have recommendations so your first doesn't hurt too bad.

I've used numbing cream before (my back will twitch a lot) and they help a LITTLE.

^Agree 100% with this awesome person right here. I have never really pierced anything besides my ears, so I can't really speak from experience to benefit you in that category. But I do have tattoos. And I appreciate and love every single one of them. There is pain, granted, but its bearable. And definitely worth it. I would recommend getting something small for your first tattoo, that way if you want more/larger ones, you know what to expect.

Quoth the 21 year old you.... Ahh to be young and invincible again....

Amazing! I agree that we should shave with salt water!

GENIUS!

rm33064

If you must get tattoos take care that you get them in easily concealable places. I've spent decades in corporate management and cannot stress enough that you should not get any job killers. IE tattoos on the face neck or hands. That makes you mostly unemployable. Also keep in mind that if you get something on your calf or arms/shoulders be prepared to wear pants and or long sleeves to work the rest of your life or else you have to cover it them with a large bandages. Not the most attractive option. Got an ankle tatt? Forget those cute shoes the rest of the women get to wear. I see socks in your future... Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future.

avalonms

I have two tattoos. One, as it happens, is of a nipple piercing. The other, located on my left forearm, is of a mirror. That way, when I am out on a date and the girl wants to check her makeup, I just roll up my sleeve.

mrphil86

If you must get tattoos take care that you get them in easily concealable places. I've spent decades in corporate management and cannot stress enough that you should not get any job killers. IE tattoos on the face neck or hands. That makes you mostly unemployable. Also keep in mind that if you get something on your calf or arms/shoulders be prepared to wear pants and or long sleeves to work the rest of your life or else you have to cover it them with a large bandages. Not the most attractive option. Got an ankle tatt? Forget those cute shoes the rest of the women get to wear. I see socks in your future... Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future.

While I agree... kinda...

Not everyone wants to work a corporate job. If you are telling me that all good jobs require to conceal your tattoos than that's just asinine.

I may be in the Navy but I have friends who work corporate jobs who have sleeves, leg tats, ect... (And no they do not regret them.) I do agree that a neck tat is a killer.

wheird

Nipple piercings hurt, but were bearable.

Achrya

Does anybody have any nipple piercings?
I am looking for feedback and advice..

I am really wanting to do something crazy since I am graduating college.. HOWEVER. i have a huge anxiety problem and my biggest fear is needles....

but... i want to break away from the person i am and embrace my new life. I REALLY want to get a tattoo on my shoulder as well.....


anybody have any advice on nipple piercings and tattoos for a scared newbie.....

i heard about numbing creams......

I don't have one, but I'm a fan of them on men.

Unfortunately the military is less of a fan so what was once there is now gone.

rm33064

If you must get tattoos take care that you get them in easily concealable places. I've spent decades in corporate management and cannot stress enough that you should not get any job killers. IE tattoos on the face neck or hands. That makes you mostly unemployable. Also keep in mind that if you get something on your calf or arms/shoulders be prepared to wear pants and or long sleeves to work the rest of your life or else you have to cover it them with a large bandages. Not the most attractive option. Got an ankle tatt? Forget those cute shoes the rest of the women get to wear. I see socks in your future... Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future.

While I agree... kinda...

Not everyone wants to work a corporate job. If you are telling me that all good jobs require to conceal your tattoos than that's just asinine.

I may be in the Navy but I have friends who work corporate jobs who have sleeves, leg tats, ect... (And no they do not regret them.) I do agree that a neck tat is a killer.

There are always exceptions bust most jobs, corporate or mom and pop require a clean cut professional appearance and most will have you cover your tattoos. Many employers also look down on people with a lot of tattoos whether it's fair or not it happens everyday. Some people are paid less and have less opportunity for advancement because of "certain appearances". Life is hard enough without you getting in your own way before you even know any better.

kmkgurl

get both!

I got my nipples done. Everyone's pain tolerance is different, but I don't think they hurt that bad at all. just make sure you clean them well so they don't get all nasty and infected. if you have any other questions feel free to message me.

Toblave

Have both. How it feels to get a tattoo depends on location and other factors, it can be anywhere from a minor annoyance to painful. Fleshier areas (fleshy part of shoulder) tend to hurt less while those less fleshy (top of foot) can hurt more. It can feel like a hot razor blade just under the skin.

Nipple piercing feels different for different people, mine hurt like hell for a couple seconds and then was fine. The needle used is hollow and actually removes a small piece to create the hole.

Both require after treatment, the tattoo should be kept moist ointment and covered. The piercing must be kept clean and can take months to fully heal.

My opinion, get what you want. If you have a tattoo design in mind that has some meaning to you then go for, if it's some random pic from an artists portfolio then maybe the piercing is a better idea for now. If you decide you no longer like the piercing just take it out, the tattoo isn't as easy to remove if you change your mind.

Also remember that placement can be important depending on your future profession and also that some people can be very judgmental.

Hope this helps, good luck.

Ilikelamps

Rihanna does...


Lololol

salembambi

If you must get tattoos take care that you get them in easily concealable places. I've spent decades in corporate management and cannot stress enough that you should not get any job killers. IE tattoos on the face neck or hands. That makes you mostly unemployable. Also keep in mind that if you get something on your calf or arms/shoulders be prepared to wear pants and or long sleeves to work the rest of your life or else you have to cover it them with a large bandages. Not the most attractive option. Got an ankle tatt? Forget those cute shoes the rest of the women get to wear. I see socks in your future... Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future.

While I agree... kinda...

Not everyone wants to work a corporate job. If you are telling me that all good jobs require to conceal your tattoos than that's just asinine.

I may be in the Navy but I have friends who work corporate jobs who have sleeves, leg tats, ect... (And no they do not regret them.) I do agree that a neck tat is a killer.

There are always exceptions bust most jobs, corporate or mom and pop require a clean cut professional appearance and most will have you cover your tattoos. Many employers also look down on people with a lot of tattoos whether it's fair or not it happens everyday. Some people are paid less and have less opportunity for advancement because of "certain appearances". Life is hard enough without you getting in your own way before you even know any better.

JazmineYoli

Tattoo. No regrets here. Just don't get YOLO or anything trending right now, because in 20 years it wont be trendy and just look silly.