The Tea: Do Piercings Hurt More Than Tattoos?
Hey Body Candy Fam!
Happy May y'all! It's your girl, Alley, here for another exciting edition of The Tea. It's my every-Thursday vlog where I talk about piercings; body mods; and what it's like living a pierced and modified lifestyle. Thanks for joining us today!
Obviously we're a body jewelry site... But something about tattoos and piercings seems to go hand-in-hand. Today we're answering a common question - "Do Piercings Hurt More Than Tattoos?"
When it comes to answering "tattoo pain vs. piercing pain," there are lots of things to keep in mind. Here's a quick rundown - but make sure you watch my vlog for the full scoop!
Today's Topics:
- Piercings: piercings are more of a quick, sharp pain - it's a one-time puncture through a part of your body and the pain is usually over within a minute or so. In general, piercings have a much longer heal time compared to tattoos - some piercings, like cartilage or nipple piercings, can take up to a year to heal fully.
- Tattoos: tattoos in the moment are a bit more of a commitment to pain. Whereas a piercing needle goes through your body, tattoos are repeated, shallow stabs with needles that are dipped in ink using a tattoo machine. Unlike piercings, tattoos are usually healed within a week or two.
- Tattoo pain vs. Piercing Pain: In general, piercings hurt less in the moment, but have a longer commitment to heal time. Tattoos hurt more in the moment (due to the time commitment), but have a shorter commitment to heal time.
- Pro Tip: pain levels also vary depending on the part of your body you're getting modded - a tattoo on the ribs is going to hurt more than a tattoo on your outer arm. Same goes for piercings - a nipple piercing tends to sting more than a septum piercing.
- Pro Tip Two (2): Everyone's body is different! This is the most important thing to remember when it comes to answering questions about pain... We can form a general consensus about what hurts more, but ultimately, your body is going to decide in the moment.
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Have you ever wondered what it was like to kiss someone with a lip piercing? Doesn't the jewelry get in the way? Maybe... But actually, we think you'll find it's not too different from kissing someone with a regular set of lips. The key here is communication - you'll find that some partners want you to play with the jewelry or focus on it... Others won't want you to touch it at all. Another thing to keep in mind - heal time. A fully healed lip ring is fully kissable. But if you have a fresh lip piercing, you'll want to avoid kissing until it's fully healed (think one (1) to three (3) months). Kissing can introduce bacteria; debris; beauty products; or bodily fluids into your piercing, which is a no-no for healing up with no issues. We cover all the bases of first base with a lip piercing (see what we did there?). Check out our latest blog: Can You Kiss With A Lip Piercing? How To Kiss With A Lip Ring.
Now, let's talk jewelry! Let's talk about a collection you might not even know exists... Dinosaurs! Beyond the obvious appeal to those of you with degrees in archaeology or history, part of the fun of wearing body jewelry is surprising your friends and family with all your different looks. Wearing a dino-inspired piece is sure to do just that. Next, one of our most hotly-requested collections... Pink body jewelry! There is so much you can do with color when it comes to body jewelry, and pink is a great place to start. Whether its our rose quartz collection; a set of pink opal earrings; or some pink matte body jewelry, there's lots to choose from to suit any style. Lastly, let's talk about moon jewelry. Moons have long been a way to decorate the body - body jewelry is no exception! Between our dangly moon belly rings; opal studded moon jewelry; or simple moon septum rings, we've got everything you're looking for to fill your moon quota. I've conveniently linked all of the aforementioned collections above - make sure you check them all out!
I hope you enjoyed today's episode of The Tea. Did you know that we make a ton of pierced/modified content from week to week? That's right - The Tea is just one of our weekly segments. If you like this series, I bet you'll also enjoy my Saturday "advice" column, Dear Alley. The Tea is my chance to talk about what's on my pierced/modified mind from week to week, but Dear Alley is my chance to answer your questions directly. If you've got a question for me, I'd love to hear it! Send me an email to DearAlley@bodycandy.com - each week I select three (3) questions to answer... Maybe yours will be next!
Have you heard?! MAY CLUBS ARE IN! If you've never heard of the Body Candy Monthly Club, it's an amazing deal for any pierced/modified folks who are looking to step up their body jewelry game. When you sign up for our club, you'll receive three (3) body jewelry pieces every month. We hand-pick and hand-pack each of our clubs to give you a taste of everything - think mixed metal finishes, different styles, and seasonal favorites. The best part is the price - only $14.95 per month for three Body Candy exclusives. If you've got a belly button ring; a nipple ring; a nose ring; a tongue ring; a septum or daith piercing; an industrial bar; a cartilage piercing; or a labret stud, we've got a club for you. Check them all out here!
