Nipple Piercing? Tattoo?

mamadragon

I'm about to turn 50 and I'm tattooed and pierced. I understand the need to separate from who you once were to who you want to be. Think long and hard about what you want and the long outcome of it. I never pierced my nipples but I have the industrial bar in my ear (that hurt a bit), plus 6 more ear piercings along with my belly pierced. My daughter who suffers from anixiety also had the industrial bar done after I did mine. She was fine but almost passed out after a bit.

Make sure that you have someone with you when you get your piercings/tattoos done for support.

I don't regret any of my tattoos but one. They all look awesome and in full color. The key is taking care of your tats and your skin.

Maria_Cutie

I have 5 tattoos and both of my nipples pierced. Lets put it this way, I LOVE them. The pain was only temporary and you will love them for life. You can take the piercings out later if you don't like them. I was 18 when I got them, didn't even wait until after college.

I got one nipple done at a time. To put it this way, by the time you get your second nipple done (if you're doing them at the same time) the endorphins have worn off and the second one hurts worse. So that's why I got mine done separately. As far as healing time goes, both healed within a month and I have no complications. Just make sure you go to a reputable piercer.

Tattoos, I got ALL of mine spur-of-the-moment, and I love all of them. They're in places that won't stretch, but I do not regret any of them. Do what makes you happy, most piercing/tattoo artists will make you feel very comfortable

Candi_land

I have both, the process of getting my nipples pierced wasn't too bad but the healing period afterward sucked.Mostly because I'm a stomach sleeper, and would roll over in the middle of the night putting pressure on my newly pierced nipples and that was NOT awesome. Full recovery without any discomfort took about a month for me.

I have three three tattoos,two on my back, and one along the side of my foot. I think the pain level depends on where you get it. The back tats to me were bearable, but the one along the side of my foot hurt like a mofo. The healing period after for all wasn't bad, but be prepared to itch.

VoodooSyxx

I've had nearly everything pierced, tattooed or both. The most painful piercing was my Industrial. Two holes is always worse than just one, and it took near 4 months to fully heal. Most painful tattoo was on my throat. Wasn't really the needle that hurt so much but it was real hard to breathe for the 40 minutes or whatever it took.


Oh and...gainfully employed and probably make more than the people doing all the complaining that you won't get no jerb looking like that.

corgicake

Piercings can be taken out (with something like nipples please please please make sure they know what they're doing) but tattoos not so much unless you wanna spend $$$. The people I've seen happy with them when they were older were either covered in them or had one but it represented something massive for them.

Crimson_Fire

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.

Haha! :laugh:

nascarbre

I have 20 tattoos, 42 years old, and work for a law firm and make great money. Not all company's and people are shallow minded. It is your life, your body and your choice. I am all for tattoos! Take the time to come up with your own idea with meaning and placement for your tattoos and you will be fine. Best of luck to you, no matter what your choice is.

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.

PayneAS

The bit that gets me about tattoos is what happens if you change your mind and what will it look like in 30/40 years time? At least most piercings will heal up but generally your stuck with your tatts

Stupid people do stupid things and unfortunately they get tattoos. They regret it later on. Somehow, we (people who knew what they were getting into) get lumped in with them.

I don't regret anything and in 30-40 years it will still look awesome. I have regular touch-ups (just like any other art) in order to keep it that way.

Look at my pictures, you would have no idea that I have tattoos but I promise you I do. If you could see them, I wouldn't care.

(Not) getting touch-ups is why a lot of ink may not look as great later years down the road. Most people don't seem to realize that it needs to be done or don't have the funds.

ms_lindsay

I had my nipples pierced when I was younger, one was great but one never really healed properly and I had troubles with it on and off, because of it I have some weird scar tissue and it looks icky. I had a major leaky boob too when I was nursing my kids because of it, lol. Looking back I probably wouldn't do it again but i do like them. I also have a ton of tattoos, can be painful, totally worth it!

schle009

I have no tattoos because I could never figure out what to get. I agree with the people saying the VCH! I love mine...and it didn't hurt at all, just a quick pinch. I also have my tongue done. But hey, why not do it all?
After the 5Ks this summer I'm going to probably get my nipples pierced too, because why not.

branflakes1980

Seems to be a lot of judgey judgey going on in here! That said, I have 11 tattoos, started getting them when I was 18. There are only 3 that I don't like anymore and that could most likely be fixed with a touch up! I love my ink!! I had my nipples pierced when I was 21! I didn't find it that painful but I only left them in for 2 days! The healing was what I couldn't handle!! It itched like crazy and I couldn't wear a bra!! No bueno! Hope this helps!

todamgood4U

I have had mine pierced for about 10 years now and I love them. They do require some effort to take care of while healing, but I recommend anyone thinking about it to just do it. I have 2 tattoos and 4 piercings and for me, the tattoos were way more painful.

Pamela_in_Progress

I'm 45 and I'm planning on getting my first ink next month and it'll be on my wrist... *gasp!* I'm also planning on getting a Monroe piercing... my ears and tongue were pierced years ago.

AglaeaC

Oh for the love of god, if you intend to get a white tattoo, read up on them and see whether the tattoo artist knows what happens with blue drawings on skin prior to tattooing. If they don't seem to know what they're doing, run for the hills. Have seen some nasty stuff online where a "white" tattoo was a disaster to say the least.