Nipple Piercings

• Jewelry Options: The jewelry we suggest for an initial nipple piercing is most often a 12 gauge straight barbell. (Rings can be used for initial healing.) .
• Healing Time: Healing time for nipple piercings is typically between 6 months to 1 year. During the initial healing phase, you may experience some swelling and tenderness. It's crucial to follow proper aftercare instructions to avoid complications.

Proper aftercare is essential for a smooth healing process and to prevent complications. Here are some key tips:

• Clean Regularly: Gently clean the piercing once a day with a saline solution or a piercing aftercare product recommended by your piercer.
• Avoid Irritants: Keep the area free from makeup, hair products, and other potential irritants. Avoid touching the piercing with dirty hands.
• Be Mindful: Avoid touching or playing with the jewelry to reduce the risk of infection and irritation.
• For detailed aftercare instructions, please click HERE.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Common Concerns:
  • Will My Nipples Become More Sensitive?: Your nipples will become more sensitive after being pierced, not less. Nerves in the nipple are spread out and not in one place that can be severed by being pierced.
  • Will They Show Through Clothing?: How likely your piercing is to show through clothing depends upon what type of clothing and what type of jewelry you are wearing. Barbells with small balls tend to be less noticeable than rings and nearly invisible under tight-fitting clothing.
  • Can I Go Swimming?: With any fresh piercing, we generally recommend you avoid swimming for the first month. If you do go swimming, clean your piercing thoroughly afterward.
  • Can Small or Inverted Nipples Be Pierced?: Almost any nipple can be pierced, including small and inverted ones. As long as your nipple stands erect when it is played with or becomes cold, it can be pierced.
  • Can Women Still Breastfeed After Piercing Their Nipples?: Piercing a woman’s nipples does not affect her ability to breastfeed. The nipple is comprised of multiple milk ducts, not just one central channel.
• Does It Hurt?:
  • While this piercing does pass through thicker tissue than a few other piercings, most people—women especially—are surprised that it is not nearly as bad as they expected. Think of it as one really hard, quick bite. (Well, two actually, if you’re getting both nipples pierced.)
• Is bleeding normal after getting a nipple piercing?:
  • Bleeding may occur after the procedure, this is normal, especially in the first week. However, if you experience significant bleeding beyond this period, it's a good idea to check with your piercer to ensure there are no complications​
• Is There Any Reason I Shouldn’t Get Them Both Done at the Same Time?:
  • As far as healing and aftercare is concerned, it’s just as easy to take care of both as it is to care of one. You also save money if you do choose to get both nipples pierced during the same sitting, as we offer a discount for those getting two or more piercings at the same time.