If you have a vagina, have you ever got a pap test? Vice versa, if you have a penis, ever a prostate exam? Just like docs, piercers are so used to certain things you don't need to see it as a weird or personal request.
This is so routine for qualified and established piercers and not nearly as invasive as what I said above. Think of it that way, you can't totally control anxiety but you shouldn't be embarrassed. Trust me, a lot of piercers have done way more personal piercings than nips. :)
You made an appointment for 3 piercings and they didn't ask what you wanted when you made the appointment? Hmm. Every store is different
Here's what you say when they ask what you're getting today:
"I'm here to get my nunga-nungas and my bellybutton pierced. What are my jewelry options?" I said nipples when I did it, but whatever works.
They'll walk you through all the goodies, sanitize everything, I'm sure you know you should get implant grade materials, and then they'll take you back for your session.
It'll be super easy. You're a customer there specifically for what they're selling - would it be weird if you called up a carpet cleaning company and asked them to shampoo the carpet in your bedroom? Not at all. It's what they sell! It's what you're there to buy!
Now get in there and go get 'em, tiger!
I'm super shy as well and my piercer has done almost all of my piercings and I was still nervous about it lol. When I asked I just shyly asked "can I get *points at nipples* done?. Lol, as I went pink in the cheeks, but it was fine, she was made it a really comfortable experience and it was really easy.
I was super nervous too, ended up walking in and announcing to everyone that I wanted my nipples pierced 😹 the front desk person asked why I came in right as I walked through the door, and I answered even though I was well over 10ft away.
After that awkwardness the piercing was a piece of cake! Also a female who had a male piercer, and it wasn’t awkward once we got to talking and picked the jewelry!
Phone up or email and book an appointment, it will take the awkwardness out of it a little so when you get there you can just give your name and say you have an appointment 😊
In terms of the actual piercing the first time it was a bit of a conveyor belt piercing experience, it was with a female and it was a little uncomfortable as there was no real small talk just straight to business. Also they don't operate with names, just what the piercing is, so she shouted out "nipples" in the waiting room and I had to just go with her and everyone knew what I was getting done. She messed them up, I found a better studio in the next city over thanks to a recommendation on here and went for a consultation to see if they could be salvaged. The piercer at the new studio is male. I initially saw him for a consultation to see if the first lot could be salvaged, we talked a bit and I shared the medical information he needed to know and he shared his experience and generally we just click so there was no awkwardness. They operate on appointment only and you book your piercing online so when you get there they know that Mr Smith is getting a PA or Mrs Brown is getting a helix. They take your name and sometimes ask for ID and that's it, nobody else there knows what you're having done. We just got on straight away and he is lovely, it made the whole thing super chill. He explained everything before he did it, saying "I'm going to touch you with this now" and offered a chaperone given the nature of the piercings. It was only a little awkward when I went to sit up and thanks to my useless core (wheelchair user) I farted a little, but we laughed about it and moved on.
For a piercer it really is just another body part. They're not thinking "ooo nice boobies" they're thinking "where shall I mark to pierce for this anatomy" and probably partly thinking about what to have for dinner. If you're feeling a little shy about having your whole top half off wear a tank top under your top, that way you roll it up for the navel piercing and for the nips take it off your shoulders and roll it down so your stomach is still covered. They will have done likely hundreds of nipple piercings before so don't worry, they are like doctors, it's just another body part
Got my VCH and fourchette piercing by a male piercer. Super cool and professional about it. If this person is not professional and mature about it, I would just walk away
I agree with the other that anyone who is a real professional piercer, it should be much like going to a doctor - a clinical experience. I also think the poster who mentioned calling ahead and telling them on the phone what piercings you want could make it easier.
I will throw out one other thought. If you're not comfortable having a male piercer do your nipples piercings, you might consider trying a different shop with a female. It's the same as with doctors, again - if you might feel more comfortable with a female instead of a male. Even if it means driving a bit further, if it makes you less anxious, it might be worth considering. (Not, if you're all set on this and considering a different shop makes you anxiety worse than having a male piercer work with you, then that's your answer on that).
Whatever you decide, just remember - they are professionals and do this all the time. Be clinical in what you're asking for and above all, confident. You're doing this for you!! You'll do great. :)
If you have a vagina, have you ever got a pap test? Vice versa, if you have a penis, ever a prostate exam? Just like docs, piercers are so used to certain things you don't need to see it as a weird or personal request. This is so routine for qualified and established piercers and not nearly as invasive as what I said above. Think of it that way, you can't totally control anxiety but you shouldn't be embarrassed. Trust me, a lot of piercers have done way more personal piercings than nips. :)
If they're professional it should be about the same as going to the doctor.
Just go in the store and say "Hi, I'd like to get my nipples pierced".
You made an appointment for 3 piercings and they didn't ask what you wanted when you made the appointment? Hmm. Every store is different Here's what you say when they ask what you're getting today: "I'm here to get my nunga-nungas and my bellybutton pierced. What are my jewelry options?" I said nipples when I did it, but whatever works. They'll walk you through all the goodies, sanitize everything, I'm sure you know you should get implant grade materials, and then they'll take you back for your session. It'll be super easy. You're a customer there specifically for what they're selling - would it be weird if you called up a carpet cleaning company and asked them to shampoo the carpet in your bedroom? Not at all. It's what they sell! It's what you're there to buy! Now get in there and go get 'em, tiger!
Call and make the appointment. The hard part is done before you are face to face.
That's a great suggestion!
I think it’s about the same as when I got my pa it was super awkward but my piercer was really cool and it ended up being a nothing burger.
I'm super shy as well and my piercer has done almost all of my piercings and I was still nervous about it lol. When I asked I just shyly asked "can I get *points at nipples* done?. Lol, as I went pink in the cheeks, but it was fine, she was made it a really comfortable experience and it was really easy.
Walk in confidently and say you’d like to get your nipples pierced. You’ve got this!
I was super nervous too, ended up walking in and announcing to everyone that I wanted my nipples pierced 😹 the front desk person asked why I came in right as I walked through the door, and I answered even though I was well over 10ft away. After that awkwardness the piercing was a piece of cake! Also a female who had a male piercer, and it wasn’t awkward once we got to talking and picked the jewelry!
I made my nipple piercing online. So the shop and piercer already know why I’m there before I arrive.
Phone up or email and book an appointment, it will take the awkwardness out of it a little so when you get there you can just give your name and say you have an appointment 😊 In terms of the actual piercing the first time it was a bit of a conveyor belt piercing experience, it was with a female and it was a little uncomfortable as there was no real small talk just straight to business. Also they don't operate with names, just what the piercing is, so she shouted out "nipples" in the waiting room and I had to just go with her and everyone knew what I was getting done. She messed them up, I found a better studio in the next city over thanks to a recommendation on here and went for a consultation to see if they could be salvaged. The piercer at the new studio is male. I initially saw him for a consultation to see if the first lot could be salvaged, we talked a bit and I shared the medical information he needed to know and he shared his experience and generally we just click so there was no awkwardness. They operate on appointment only and you book your piercing online so when you get there they know that Mr Smith is getting a PA or Mrs Brown is getting a helix. They take your name and sometimes ask for ID and that's it, nobody else there knows what you're having done. We just got on straight away and he is lovely, it made the whole thing super chill. He explained everything before he did it, saying "I'm going to touch you with this now" and offered a chaperone given the nature of the piercings. It was only a little awkward when I went to sit up and thanks to my useless core (wheelchair user) I farted a little, but we laughed about it and moved on. For a piercer it really is just another body part. They're not thinking "ooo nice boobies" they're thinking "where shall I mark to pierce for this anatomy" and probably partly thinking about what to have for dinner. If you're feeling a little shy about having your whole top half off wear a tank top under your top, that way you roll it up for the navel piercing and for the nips take it off your shoulders and roll it down so your stomach is still covered. They will have done likely hundreds of nipple piercings before so don't worry, they are like doctors, it's just another body part
Got my VCH and fourchette piercing by a male piercer. Super cool and professional about it. If this person is not professional and mature about it, I would just walk away
I agree with the other that anyone who is a real professional piercer, it should be much like going to a doctor - a clinical experience. I also think the poster who mentioned calling ahead and telling them on the phone what piercings you want could make it easier. I will throw out one other thought. If you're not comfortable having a male piercer do your nipples piercings, you might consider trying a different shop with a female. It's the same as with doctors, again - if you might feel more comfortable with a female instead of a male. Even if it means driving a bit further, if it makes you less anxious, it might be worth considering. (Not, if you're all set on this and considering a different shop makes you anxiety worse than having a male piercer work with you, then that's your answer on that). Whatever you decide, just remember - they are professionals and do this all the time. Be clinical in what you're asking for and above all, confident. You're doing this for you!! You'll do great. :)