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Make sure to keep up with your nipple piercing aftercare,” she emphasized. For at least four (but typically four to six) weeks, Jaliman recommends using a special spray on the piercings: The APP suggests an additive-free, pre-mixed saline spray formulated for piercings. Don’t submerge the piercing: Keep those nipples high and dry to minimize your risk of infection. Siple specifically recommends avoiding bathtubs and swimming pools, which harbor bacteria. Don’t immerse your piercing in pools, spas, or baths. These bodies of water can breed large amounts of bacteria. Breast Tattoos, Nipple Piercings and Breastfeeding". Pregnancy.org. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011 . Retrieved October 1, 2011.Lough, Kate (7 October 2015). "It's official, the nipple piercing is the new 'it' piercing - just ask Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid". Evening Standard.

Hudson, Karen L. "Nipple Piercing Questions and Answers". About.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-07 . Retrieved 2010-07-31. Discomfort during your period. People with vulvas may experience some extra sensitivity around the nipple during menstruation, especially in the first few months after the piercing. The discomfort tends to become less severe the longer you have the piercing. Using a cold compress and taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help reduce your discomfort.Morubagal RR, et al. (2017). Study of bacterial flora associated with mobile phones of healthcare workers and non-healthcare workers. Nipple Piercing And Breastfeeding - Are They Compatible?". Medical News Today. 22 July 2006. [ permanent dead link] Pitts, Victoria L. (2003). In the Flesh: The Cultural Politics of Body Modification. Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 978-1-4039-7943-8. History [ edit ] The first reported example of pierced nipples occurred at the court of Isabeau of Bavaria (1370 to 1435), queen consort of France. [1] There is an increased risk of nonpuerperal mastitis occurring in the months after nipple piercing. [25] Notable wearers [ edit ]

There are also references to a fashion for nipple piercing among society women during the Victorian period around 1890. [4] [5] However, the historian Lesley Hall has commented that these can be traced to a few letters published in the magazine Society during 1899, and can be judged as erotic fantasies rather than descriptions of actual activity. [6] "Modern primitive" in Californian forest, 1993

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Death due to complications resulting from nipple piercings may have occurred, [22] as have serious infections resulting in the removal of a breast after getting a nipple ring, [23] but typically, a nipple piercing will take at least six months to a year for women or two to four months for men [24] to heal fully. Armstrong, ML; Caliendo, C; Roberts, AE (2006). "Pregnancy, Lactation and Nipple Piercings". AWHONN Lifelines. 10 (3): 212–7. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6356.2006.00034.x. PMID 16792708. But know that just how painful the piercing is varies from person to person. "Some people feel excruciating pain for a split second; others are like, 'Oh, that was it?'" says Thompson. Monitor for signs of infection: Watch your piercing closely for changes that may indicate infection or healing probs. (Psst, more on that below.) “If you’re unsure if something is normal,” says Siple, “you should seek advice from your doctor or reputable piercer right away.” A nipple shield is basically an intricate addition to the bar. It’s called a shield because it creates a large surface to catch the eye with a more involved design, such as mesmerizing filigree. This is nipple piercing jewelry taken to the next level, and nobody who sees it will question your audacity. If you prefer total simplicity, maybe a nipple shield is not for you, but in the variety of designs, you might still find something cleaner to reflect your taste. On the other hand, if extravagance and loud-and-clear fashion statements are your jam, then this type of nipple jewelry could not be more perfect for you. It’s your body, so go with whatever makes you feel the most like you.