How to Pierce Your Nipple

Do you like the sexy, alternative look of pierced nipples and want to pierce your own at home? If so, it is important that you take the time to learn the proper technique. This page will show you how to pierce your nipple in a way that will produce an attractive result and minimize the risk of damage or infection.

  • Before getting started here, it is important to note that piercings, particularly those in areas as delicate as the nipple, should generally be left to professionals. There are numerous complications that can arise, and should something go wrong you may be faced with permanent scarring, diseases such as syphilis, HIV or Hepatitis, or, if you are female, problems with breast feeding. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/body-piercing-problems-topic-overview

Step 1: Items Needed to Pierce Your Nipple

  • Ice cubes
  • A plastic baggie
  • A size 14 or 16 piercing needle
  • A black Sharpie
  • Surgical gloves
  • Earring
  • Isopropyl alcohol
  • Cotton ball
  • Lighter or matches
  • Soap
  • A clean towel

Step 2: Pierce Your Nipple

  1. Clean your hands and nipple area with soap and water, and put on your gloves.
  2. Then ice the area to numb it with ice cubes placed in a baggie.
  3. Hold your needle over a lighter's flame for a few seconds to kill any germs.
  4. Pour some isopropyl alcohol onto a cotton ball, and wipe the nipple and needle clean.
  5. Then mark the spot you want to pierce, and push the needle through.
  6. Wipe away any blood with a clean towel.
  7. Push the earring through the hole while the needle is still inserted.
  8. Remove needle.
  9. Wash with soap and water.

Step 3: Preventing Complications

  1. Apply pressure to stop heavy bleeding
  2. Wash several times daily with antibacterial soap
  3. Use a cold pack to reduce any swelling
  4. Clean nipple rings with soap and water before using
  5. Cover with a bandage if irritation occurs
  6. Wear loose clothing over the pierced area
  7. Remove jewelry if the area begins to show signs of infection http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/body-piercing-problems-home-treatment

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