Frequently Asked Questions about Torso & Genital Piericngs
Yes and no. The piercing does cause some of the milk ducts in the nipple to reroute or close, but since a majority of the ducts are located in the areola, the piercing should not affect breastfeeding. I want to stress that if the piercing is not well healed or not well healed by the time of birth, remove it to reduce the chances of infection and other problems during breastfeeding. Not only because you create a problem if you don't have to, but also because you don't want to create a situation where you are unable to breastfeed. Lastly, consider switching to a Barbell or other jewelry that is easy to remove. Having a 14g 5/9 ring in a newborn's mouth seems not only intrusive but dangerous. For more information, go to The Nipple Piercing Page.
No, since the jewelry has no sharp edges and is smooth, there is no reason to remove the jewelry. Some people may notice discomfort if their partner is wearing huge jewelry, though.
It all comes down to hands-on experience, and I don't feel it is ethical to experiment on clients. The piercings that I do perform I do have a great deal of experience doing and a complete understanding of placement and technique of that piercing. I'm a firm believer that if you don't know what the hell you are doing, you shouldn't do it, and second-hand knowledge is worthless. I'm more than happy to refer anyone wishing to get those piercings to someone who has extensive experience with that type of piercing.
It all comes down to anatomy and whether we can place them in areas with sufficient tissue to support the piercings. I suggest that if you are unsure, come in for a consultation and let us evaluate your anatomy.
With female nipples, we need to avoid piercing through the areola. So we are limited in how deeply the piercing can be placed. Even with male nipples, piercing deep into the areola can cause what is called "hammerheading," where instead of the nipple growing and developing, a tube forms on both sides of the nipple.
Yes, however, it would be done as a floating navel where the piercing bottom is deeper into the navel with a disc on the bottom of the curved barbell. What will be visible is a single setting at the top.
Yes, if the navel is an outie or if the navel is completely covered when you sit down. In those two cases, neither a standard navel piercing nor a floating navel piercing will heal without issues. When in doubt see us for a consultation.
Of course, it depends on the piercing's location, but for most people, 3-5 days after the piercing is done, it is comfortable to have sex. Understand that it needs to be gentle at first; stop and rest, or do something else if you experience discomfort. Additionally, a latex barrier will be required for the first six months.
If done correctly, they will not reduce sensitivity in the area. Some piercings are at a high risk of causing damage, which is why we do not perform them. For example, we do not pierce the clitoris gland because the nerve groupings are so close together, and there is a high risk of damaging one of them.
Some people will experience heightened stimulation at first, and then, over time, it will decrease. This I believe has more to do with the newness of the sensation than any loss of sensativity.
The best way to approach getting a genital piercing is that it may make it better, it may not, but it will be different.