Getting Piercing Nipples

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What to Know Before Getting Your Nipples Pierced
By Taylor Petschl • Beauty July 28, 2020 at 9:30am
Nipple piercings are all the rage right now thanks to trendy celebs like Kendall Jenner, Rihanna and Bella Hadid who rock their metal-studded nipples in all kinds of clothing. While not all of us can walk around in a mesh top the way these people often do, we can still jump on the bandwagon and pierce our nipples — which makes us just as cool, right?
Before you run out to the nearest piercing shop, it's important to really understand what you're getting yourself into. With these 10 tidbits of information, you'll be set to head to a piercer and take the plunge.
As with any piercing, there is going to be some pain involved. Just thinking about having a large needle piercing through my nipples is enough for me not to go through with it, but according to those who have been bold enough to follow through, it's actually not a horrible experience! Kendall Jenner even says it's not as bad as people hype it up to be — if she can do it, so can you. Depending on your pain tolerance, you'll either feel a slight pinch or feel extremely uncomfortable, but either way, it will only be brief. Expect the the site to be tender for a few days, but the real pain will only last during the actual piercing process. 
As mentioned above, you'll probably be pretty sore for a few days after the initial piercing. Many opt to go sans-bra to avoid having anything pressed against the fresh piercings. However, if you do this, you'll want to be sure you're wearing a soft, clean shirt that won't snag the piercing at all. And after they do begin healing, you'll definitely want to be wearing a clean bra each day to avoid irritating them further. 
Finding cute bars and hoops to take the place of the traditional starter jewelry will be exciting, but be aware you most likely won't be able to change the jewelry yourself. This piercing is unlike what goes on in your ear or belly button — it usually requires a professional's help to swiftly change out this piece of body jewelry. Even if you think you can try doing it on your own, it's best not to attempt it and risk having the holes close or even rip because of your lack of experience. Plus, it sounds a whole lot less painful to just have a professional quickly swap in the jewelry instead. 
The healing process for nipple piercings will be quite long; it typically takes about nine months to one year to heal completely. As a general warning, you'll most likely bleed for the first week or so, and you should expect to have some of that crusty goo surrounding the jewelry (it's totally normal). As with all piercings, cleaning the site will be extremely important. A professional piercer will help you set up a cleaning regime, but it typically involves some sort of salt water or saline solution one to three times per day. It's quite the commitment, so definitely consider this before you decide to get the piercing. 
The biggest risk associated with getting your nipples pierced is your body may start to reject them, aka push the jewelry out of your body. Yes, it is as painful as it sounds. Luckily, this doesn't happen often and there are warning signs to heed in order to catch it early enough. Sometimes, the only solution is to remove the jewelry altogether (that is, with the help of a professional), which is a real bummer since you just went through the entire piercing process. 
When I asked my friend about her experience with pierced nipples, she advised to never, under any circumstances, brush your hair naked because you'll be in excruciating pain if you accidentally catch one of the bars with your brush. Ouch. The same holds true for drying yourself off with a towel too fast, or wearing a sweater with small holes without also wearing a bra. Basically, you'll just need to be cautious with anything that comes near your nipples.
The type of metal ring or bar you'll be pierced with can vary based on your price range. If you stick with the classic stainless steel, make sure it's of medical grade or implant grade in order to avoid any allergic reactions caused by cheap metals — these are often present in jewelry purchased from overseas. More expensive options include gold, silver or platinum. While you don't need to purchase extremely expensive jewelry, you should avoid buying cheap metal for the safety of your nipples. 
Unfortunately, this can mean so many different things for different people. Some say they have heightened sensitivity in the sense that their sexual arousal and satisfaction is increased due to the piercings, while others remain so sensitive that they don't allow their partners to ever touch them. Some people even say their nipples remain hard all the time, while others say that's a total myth. While it's tough to say how things will turn out for you, it's important to discuss all of the potential outcomes with your piercing professional and your partner, as well as consider yourself if you're willing to accept all of the possible results. 
One of the most common misconceptions is that getting a nipple piercing will affect your ability to breastfeed afterward. Luckily, this typically isn't the case. The common breastfeeding functions of the breasts can only be affected through the actual piercing experience itself, so as long as your professional knows what he or she is doing, you're in the clear! We also suggest either removing the jewelry six months into a pregnancy for sensitivity issues, or replacing the standard bar with a longer one or even just a retainer. A major tip is to try to plan out the timing of your piercing to ensure that your nipples have plenty of time to heal before potentially breastfeeding — an estimated 18-24 months in advance, if possible. 
One of the saddest things about piercings is their ability to close right back up. Nipple piercings tend to close faster than most piercings, which means you only have a few minutes to leave them jewelry-free before the holes start slowly shrinking. The only positive side to this point is if you decide your nipple piercing days are over, you'll be able to close those babies up with little to no scarring in no time at all. 
Nipple piercings definitely aren't for everyone, but there's no denying their trendiness lately. If you're considering taking the plunge, I'd suggest doing your research and ensuring you really want to commit to the process.
Taylor Petschl is a Cal Poly SLO alum and is currently attending Boston University for graduate school. She is a former campus correspondent and editorial intern for Her campus! 
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Everyone has an opinion on nipple piercings. Maybe you have one of your own. Maybe you want one. Maybe the thought makes you want to cross your arms and protect your breasts at all costs. Or maybe, like us, you just have a voyeuristic fascination with the whole thing.
The nipple piercing trend is currently having a big moment, thanks to celebs like Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, Rihanna, and Kristen Stewart — all have it — but given the nature, it’s difficult to get a handle on just how popular it is.
Still, celebrity piercer Brian Keith Thompson of Body Electric tells us, “I’ve pierced cardiac surgeons’, OB/GYN’s, and professional's nipples in every field you can imagine." Thompson is a piercer to stars like Beyonce, Jessica Alba, FKA Twigs, and more, which makes him the perfect person to answer our every last questions on the subject.
If you're ready to have every single question about nipple piercings answered right here, right now, start scrolling (and scrolling and scrolling and scrolling...because we asked everything).
This is a huge trend in L.A. right now. When did the uptick happen? Is the piercing more popular among men or women?
“There are far more women getting pierced than men ever since Kendall [Jenner] got hers done here [at Body Electric]. It’s been popular over the past few years, but nothing like after Kendall did it. But you gotta give some credit to Rihanna, too. She definitely contributed to it. I told you before: It feels like I've pierced every nipple in Los Angeles — twice.”
Are most people doing one nipple or both?
“More women are doing both right now, which is a big shift from last year when women were just doing one and it was the men doing both."-Brian Keith Thompson
"Barbells are way more popular. They’re more subtle under clothes and they heal faster because they don’t move around as much,” says Thompson. Barbells also allow for more room for swelling: “I like to allow at least an eighth of an inch on each side of the nipple, between the ball.” This allows for the fluctuation. Plus, it’s easier to accidentally hit or pull a hoop than a barbell. One more thing while we’re on the subject: You want to go with an internally threaded barbell, not an externally threaded one, which means the bar is smooth and won’t create irritation and tiny cuts while going in or out of the piercing.
What kind of metal is best? How much should the piercing and ring cost in total?
Thompson prefers titanium for those that want to save some dough because it’s hypoallergenic and rarely problematic. Obviously, gold (white, rose, or yellow) or platinum is great, too, if you want to splurge.
You can also go for stainless steel, but Thompson notes that not all stainless steel is created equal: Cheap options (often imported from overseas) can be under £20, but they can have a good amount of nickel mixed in, which is a common culprit of allergic reactions. Stick to medical grade or implant grade stainless steel if you go that path.
A quality titanium or implant grade stainless steel barbell with the piercing will run you about £50 or 60 in most cities — less in smaller towns, more in bigger cities. Solid gold can be upwards of several hundred with the piercing. And platinum? If you have to ask, you can't afford it.
Let’s talk about pain — how bad is it really?
Thompson calls it “totally tolerable,” but spend enough time on Reddit boards and chatting with those who have experienced it and you’ll find it’s considered one of the most painful piercings. But, it’s also incredibly fleeting. “”It’s like one, two, done,” Thompson says. “It’s short-lived pain.”
On average, it’s between a few months and a year (six months is the most common answer), but some nipples, unfortunately, cannot tolerate the piercing and never heal. (The warning sign yours is rejecting the piercing? A red streak across your nipple. You want to get the jewelry out before it fully rejects, because if you let it get pushed too far, “you’re going to have a terrible scar.”)
However, that doesn’t mean the healing process is a nightmare. “The first few days, they’re going to be very tender, then they start feeling good, fast,” he says. But whatever you do, don’t think you were the exception and have healed nipples in a few weeks: “People start feeling good, so they stop taking care of them, they start touching them, they let their significant other play with them,” Thompson says. This is a big mistake that can lead to problems, so stay diligent for the first year, or risk having major issues.
Can you pierce any nipple? Even small, inverted, or flat nipples?
“I’ve never met a nipple I couldn’t pierce,” Thompson says. Yep, that includes all the types mentioned above. He notes that inverted nipples are almost as common as flat ones — and he pierces plenty of ‘em. Piercing an inverted nipple can actually cause it to become pushed out, while flat nipples will become slightly more raised. Small nipples are a breeze; he just opts for a smaller barbell.
If you wouldn’t feel comfortable drinking the water, don’t let it touch your nipple until it’s healed.
Those very concerned about flat or inverted nipples can request a suction device that pulls the nipple out, making it easier — although it’s not really necessary, Thompson says. "Your piercer can simply work the nipple out with their fingers," he says. (If that made your stomach turn, prepare yourself for what's to come.)
Do pierced nipples stay hard forever?
“No, the nipple will not stay erect, but it will be more pronounced."
Is there anything you have to avoid after you get pierced?
Keeping it clean and free of foreign bacteria is of paramount importance for the first few months. That means you (and your S.O.) should limit touching, and avoid pools, spas, hot tubs, bodies of water, and even showers in countries with water sanitation limitations. Translation: If you wouldn’t feel comfortable drinking the water, don’t let it touch your nipple until it’s healed.
What’s the actual piercing process like?
Obviously, all places work a little differently and it's very important to make sure you go to a reputable piercing studio with clean conditions, good reviews (check Yelp and Google the shit out of your piercer), and an experienced staff — but you already knew that. Having said that, know your experience shouldn’t be too far off from how it works at Body Electric. Here’s how it goes down.
After you pick your jewellery and sign the proper forms, the piercing room will be closed for privacy. First, the jewellery is sterilised with a machine. The nipple is cleaned with alcohol and a surgical scrub, then it’s dotted with a marker before you are asked to lie down on the piercing table — just in case you pass out. "Nine times out of ten, the client wants a horizontal piercing," Thompson says.
Then, the nipple is clamped. “Some piercers don’t use clamps on the nipple, but I do because it makes the whole process a little faster,” Thompson says. A few deep breathes and in goes the needle. (If they pull out a piercing gun, put on your top and run!) Your piercer will then put your jewellery in, apply pressure to stop any bleeding, and place a bandage over the piercing.
Yes, bleeding is totally normal and common both at the time of the piercing and during the first week, Thompson says — but it doesn’t happen to everyone. If you're bleeding after a week, or more than you would from a small cut, call your piercer and explain what's going on.
What should you expect for a few days after?
Your nipples may bleed for the first week and you can expect them to be incredibly sore. You’ll quickly realise how often your nipple lightly brushes random things — because it’s going to hurt. It will get crusty and require daily cleaning.
What’s the most common follow-up call you receive after you pierce someone's nipple?
“That they’re swollen more than we foresaw and they need to come in and put a longer post in their barbell,” Thompson say. Luckily, it’s easy to swap the posts, if only until the swelling goes down. You need to come in fast if your nipple is swollen past the ball or risk other issues.
How do you care for a nipple piercing?
Gentle soap and warm water applied very gently once per day in the shower, then just allow the piercing to air-dry. Different piercers recommend different formulas, but Thompson sends everyone home with a bottle of Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap in Tea Tree or Baby Unscented (for sensitive skin). You can pick this up at most health food stores.
We can't stress this next part enough: Don't touch it! That means no turning or touching the barbell — at all! Don't let anyone else touch it, either. Wear a soft cotton bra (like a bralette or comfy sports bra), and just try to forget about it for a few weeks, short of monitoring the healing and washing it in the shower.
It’s normal for nipple piercings to get crusty, so many people opt for a daily sterile saline bath. Grab a bottle of sterile saline and a shot glass, or try Thompson's DIY: Mix half a teaspoon of sea salt in a large mug of warm water until dissolved, then fill a shot glass or smaller mug with the mixture, cup over the nipple and let it soak for as long as you like. “You can’t [overdo] this — it’s great for speeding up the healing process,” Thompson says. Still getting crusty after six months? Try upgrading your jewellery; it could be a light allergic reaction.
Avoid rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, ointment, or anything else you may use to treat a wound. Repeat after us: Soap, saline, soft bras — and no touching! Cleaning piercings is really important, read our full guide to piercing cleaning.
How do you know if your nipple is infected and you need to see a doctor, or if it’s just irritated or healing slowly?
Thompson notes that an infection is not as common as you might think, and most irritation is likely from an allergic reaction to cheap jewellery, while pain and redness could be from a too-small barbell. This is what he tells his clients: An actual infection will cause a slight fever, swollen lymph nodes, or a piercing that's red, inflamed, and painful. If something feels off, it probably is — and the nipple is no place to take risks. Call your piercer as soon as you suspect an issue and never be shy about calling your primary care physician for advice — that’s what they’re there for.
Can you change your jewellery yourself?
"Yes, once it’s healed and you feel confident, it’s totally fine to switch out your jewellery yourself," Thompson says. The only caveat? “Don’t take too much time to do it." The nipple, especially in the first year, could start to close up within a few minutes. Because of this, Thompson suggests letting a pro change your jewellery the first few times.
Will the piercing hole close if you remove the jewellery down the road?
Most of the time, even if the nipple is healed and you’ve had the piercing for years, the hole will close up — fast. There are exceptions, of course, and some holes stay open for years without jewellery, but it’s pretty uncommon.
What happens if you have to have a non-related medical procedure that requires removal of the piercing?
You can purchase a ‘retainer,’ which is basically a glass barbell that won’t disrupt a procedure (like an MRI or surgery) and maintain the hole.
Level with us: How long do you and your S.O. really have to wait before touching ‘em?
Thompson notes that the less people who touch it, the better, to limit foreign germs. In other words: Try to avoid letting a bunch of random hook-ups feel you up for awhile. “At least go three or four weeks and try to keep it to a minimum,” Thompson explains, “but it’s not like you have to go six months.” And obviously, wash your hands before touching your nipples.
Does the piercing make your nipple more sensitive?
Yes and no. The nervous system is what makes your nipples sensitive, he explains, so it doesn’t really make them more sensitive, but it
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