I'm thinking of getting my naval pierced. Dose it hurt to get it done? Please be honest.?
410119
yes it hurts, it made me make a face and jump a little.  It doesn't hurt a lot though don't worry.
676311
Yes it hurts.  Not horribly, but it does.  It also takes a long time to heal (expect at least 6 months) because it gets hit, rubbed and jostled a lot.  It's prone to infection while it's healing and, in my experience, an infected belly button is more painful than the piercing.  \n\nI don't know what your state's laws are about body piercing but a lot of reputable shops won't pierce anyone under 16.  I think you should wait a couple of years, personally.
264217
First off how old are you?  If you're under 15 I'd say wait on navel piercings--- not a responsibility thing, more a your body won't do well with it and you're still growing up and maybe out who knows.. but if you want to do it anyway... get it done by someone who knows what they are doing....BUT if you can't do that then somehow find a hollow pt. 14 gauge needle to pierce it with and make sure everything is sterile *trust me get someone who knows how to do it do it*  I did my own when I was 14 with a leather needle and hoop earing *ok we're talking like 1989 here* but it got infected *ewe* then did it with hollow pt. needle *did ok but hurt like a SOB and got kinda infected* then waited a bit and got a ligit piercer to do it.. no problems since...
64176
Yes, just like anything else - a jab, a poke or a blow from a blunt instrument - hurts worse depending on what part of your body is hit. The tattoo I got on my arm when I was a Peace Corps Volunteer did not hurt much. Some people I met in Borneo had one on their throats, from point the collar bones meet up to the Adam's apple. They hurt a lot.
541085
Neosporin BAD, it doesnt allow for the wound to breathe and so the infection is just being held close to your piercing. Neosporin is meant for surface scrapes and cuts, not deep puncture wounds, which is what a piercing essentially is. The bandaid is another no no, you need to let it breathe.\n\nTry soaking your nose in a warm/mildly hot sea salt solution 2-3 times a day to draw out the impurities. The proper ratio of sea salt to distilled (not tap) water is 1/4 tsp (NOT TABLESPOON) to 8oz of water. \n\nTry to soak for 10-15 min at a time. You may also wish to invest in some emu oil to put on the piercing after you clean it. My nipple piercings get the dreaded bump every now and again, but since i have been using the emu oil, it is going down and the other one went away and hasnt been back. The best kind is Desert Palm. I will list the link below. \n\nBe sure to keep the piercing clean and dry. Dry it off only with a dry, clean papertowel and pat it, dont rub it. In the future, if it comes back, dont pop it, start with the sea salt soaks IMMEDIATELY.
707114
it sorta sounds like it's just swollen from the piercing, cartiladge is painful to pierce and takes a long time to heal.  if it's just swollen and red I wouldn't worry too much but if it's leaking pus then you may have an infection.  whatever you do, don't take out the jewelry!  the hole will close up and seal the infection inside potentially causing you more pain and problems.  talk to the piercer about proper aftercare (I hope you went to a licensed professional) and call your doctor.  DO NOT USE ALCOHOL to try and disinfect, it will only irritate it more.  DO NOT TOUCH WITH BARE HANDS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN THOUROUGHLY WASHED, that should be a no-brainer.  when you're in the shower and the crusties around the jewelry is soft enough make sure you rotate the ring but never attempt to do this dry, it'll hurt and you'll make it worse if it is infected
321458
Duel with swords, not guns. Honor could still be satisfied, but fewer deaths would result. And the duellers could wear their scars with pride. Beats a tattoo. Get a REAL piercing!
972600
No, it will not hurt. But to be sure you must be able to fully retract your foreskin, with out pain. If you cannot fully retract, it is recommended that you do a stretching exercise. After a warm shower or in a warm bath, apply baby oil or even cooking oil to the tip of your penis and then work your foreskin back and forth as far as you can without pain, do this every day for at least a month. Be sure to stretch it just as far as you can without pain. After a month or so you will be ready to go. \n\nDon't pay any attention to "scuba" or "popibz" or what ever else she is calling herself tonight. She has a bloody penis fetish. She is a male hating lesb. that wants to cut off every boys penis.\n\nFor millions of years, every mammal on earth, and that includes man, has had glorious sex with complete, uncircumcised, penises, it has just been in the last 5000 years of so that this abhorrent penis cutting was started. If penises didn't work without circumcision, mankind would have died out millions of years ago. As would all other mammals.\n\nMan, I so envy you. Have a good life. Enjoy!
827587
Obviously you have an infection.  I would be VERY surprised if it didn't have something to do with your piercing.  But you should go to the doctor and have them check it.  Whatever is going on, you need at least an antibiotic...possibly pills AND ointment.  Depends on what is infected and how badly.
207726
If you're asking about what jewelry to start out with, a ring will allow for a much better healing process. \n\nTalk to reputable body piercers in your area about this.  I can't stress enough that you should never have this piercing done with a gun.  People always think that piercing needles will hurt worse.  This is not the case at all.  Gun piercings do much more damage to the tissue than a piercing needle could ever hope to.  Needles are far less traumatic to the tissue and therefore hurt far less.
866392
It's normal. I have the same problem. Plus the cartilage isn't a normal place to get pierced-I just clean mine with alcohol, and the earrings with alcohol.
280515
First off DO NOT TAKE THE PIERCING OUT!\n\nUse a mild liquid antimicrobial/germicidal medicated soap such as Provon or Satin, and water. Inferior alternatives include products such as Almay Clearly Natural, Hypocare, NutriBiotic; or other mild, fragrance-free and color-free liquid antibacterial soap. These should possibly be diluted with distilled or bottled water, depending on product strength. Try and avoid soaps that use Triclosan as the active igredient, such as Dial. These soaps are much harsher on new skin cells and can damage your piercing. Also, mild non-iodized (no iodine) sea salt soaks as described below.\n\nMild sea salt water soaks are strongly suggested at least once a day to accelerate healing and increase your comfort. This may also help to reduce irritation in the area. Dissolve a pinch (1/4 teaspoon) of sea salt into one cup (8 oz.) of warm or hot water in a clean cup. Distilled water is optimal. A stronger solution is not better as you can burn your piercing with too much salt. Invert it over the area to form a vacuum and soak directly for a few minutes. For certain placements it is easier to use a clean cotton ball or gauze pad soaked in the salt water and applied to the pierced area. Follow with a clear water rinse or splash then pat dry with paper products.\n\nSalt water soaks help to stimulate air and blood circulation which facilitates healing. You can do a brief salt water soak before your daily cleaning(s) as well as several additional times a day. It is particularly advisable to soak before you do anything active, as it will prevent crust from being pulled inside the piercing as you move around. Salt water is the only additional product (other than the cleanser and water) we suggest you use to care for your piercing.\n\nOne soak per day should be for at least a few minutes. Additional soaks can be brief (1 minute or so) and still be effective for soothing the area and removing matter.\n\nWhat to avoid:\n#  Avoid tight, cinching belts and waistbands and inflexible clothing on the area during healing.\n# A hard, vented eye patch (sold at pharmacies) can be applied under tight clothing (such as nylon stockings) or secured using a length of ace bandage around the body (to avoid irritation from adhesive). This can protect the area from restrictive clothing, excess irritation, and impact during physical activities such as contact sports.
1092167
It is the least painful piercing you can get, for what that is worth. It will swell moderately for a few days and be sore. Eating may be painful until the swelling and sensitivity go down. You may need to re-learn how to eat certain foods. You also have to be very careful of infection for the first few weeks, when you eat, food can become lodged in the hole and if it stays can get pretty nasty. Also, don't buy metal barbells until you are very accustomed to your piercing. For some time you will have a tendency to accidentally bite on the bar and if you have metal ends and not plastic you can chip your teeth. Also, body jewelry is expensive so expect to spend some money if you swallow your jewelry (which can happen often if you do not occasionally check that the ball is snugly screwed on). Your sensitivity to hot and cold may increase temporarily. As for sex, be careful...that's all I'll say about that.\n\nMost importantly: ONLY BE PIERCED BY A PROFESSIONAL. There is a large vein which runs through the center of the tounge and if this is hit you will bleed for a freakishly long time.
1009185
i've had it done three times.  first time was with a gun, hurt like hell, i don't recommend it, the hole wasn't clean it was more like torn through.  it never healed and i took it out 6 months later.  next two times were with a needle, again it hurt like hell but looked a LOT better as the hole was clean.  still never healed (turns out i'm allergic to the rings they put in) and took it out for good after 1 year.  i loved having it and really wish it would have healed as i would still have it if it had.  but it does hurt like hell.
190930
Trust me, cheap does not mean you will have a good piercing job done. I know a place near the college I went to, and they were doing body piercings for $15. Needless to say, several people ended up having some pretty bad piercings done, as well as very bad infections.\n\nMake sure the place you do choose looks very sterile, and is sterile. If for any reason you feel strange about the place, leave.\n\nPrices vary from place to place too. Just call around and see how much people charge. The place I went to get pierced at is more expensive than going to a tattoo place to get pierced, but I know the place I went to was highly rated, very informative, and sterile. In fact, all they do is perform piercings, so they obviously know their stuff.
76224
I've done this before as a Corpsman in the Navy.  The area around the nail is numbed, then using a pair of clippers or anything it takes the sides of the nail need to be cut and pried out of the skin that's holding it in.  So you're left with a nail up the middle but nothing on the side(s).  The operations doesn't hurt but it will be very sore for a while afterward.
229844
no sorry but I heard it hurts really bad. Right now I am taking a first aid class so we are lerning about that.