When getting a nipple piercing it is important to keep swelling in mind, your piercer will start you off with a longer bar to compensate for this. … The extra length of the barbell allows for discharge and swelling.
Consequently, what size barbell is used for nipple piercings?
There is two main barbell gauge sizes for nipple piercing : 1,2mm(16G) and 1,6mm(14G) (barbell diameter). 1,2mm(16G) is the standard and most common nipple piercing gauge size. It’s also the size that is generally used as first piercing jewel during healing.
Also know, how long after getting a nipple piercing can you change the bar?
Can you lose feeling in your nipples after piercing?
Does it affect/improve sensitivity? Personal experience says no, but for many women, whose piercings have healed nicely, their nipple sensitivity increased dramatically. … Of course, you have to live with the fact that your nipples will be out of action while they heal.
Can I use a tongue bars for nipple piercings?
So yes you can. Tongue rings tend to have longer barbells and possible larger balls on some of them so use caution with using a tongue ring as a nipple ring.
Do nipple piercings make your nipples hard forever?
Do pierced nipples stay hard forever? “No, the nipple will not stay erect, but it will be more pronounced.”
What size gauge are nipple piercings usually?
14 gauge
Can I put a 16g in a 14g piercing?
Yes all day you can. However, the 16g post is thinner than the 14g. Downsizing is not an issue unless you’ve got a large collection of 14g jewelry that you wish to wear again. Downsizing to 16g is safe as long as it is healed.
