Martin, Jahaan (June–July 1999). "Nipple Piercing: Is It Compatible with Breastfeeding?". LEAVEN. Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA: La Leche League International. 35 (3): 64–65. Archived from the original on 2012-06-04. Clean 3x daily: Spray or use a cotton ball to apply sterile saline — which won’t sting or irritate, according to Siple — to your piercing 3 times daily. Her instructions: “Make sure you cover any ‘crusties’ (the blood and plasma that dries out around the piercing) completely. Wait for these crusties to become soft, and then gently wipe them away.” Once that’s done, reapply saline and pat the area dry. Soak the piercing in a sea salt soak at least twice daily. Do this for a few months after the piercing. Put a tiny bit of non-iodized sea salt or a saline solution in a small glass (think shot glass). Then, press the glass against your nipple to immerse it in the solution. Hold the glass there for 5 minutes, then drain the solution. Repeat this process for the other nipple. You can also dip clean cotton balls in the solution and dab them on the nipples. A nipple bar makes great use of both piercing holes by showing two visible, decorated ends. This allows for a double-whammy composition of separate bar ends working together to shine twice as brightly. It might be a couple of gemstones in your favorite color. This is not possible with a ring, since its circumference is closed, but a nice midway is a horseshoe, which gives you the exposed ends as well as the general curved shape of a ring. Feel free to experiment with the many options to see what suits your personality - who knows, you may even surprise yourself.

Don’t move the jewelry around in the piercing to break off any crusting. Instead, use water and saline solution to soften the crusts and wipe them away. Heiti, Harry (January 8, 2010). "Odd Body Piercings? Got a bunch to choose from". Official Spin. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013 . Retrieved November 24, 2012.Most of the prep comes down to finding a piercer who will do a good job, and with whom you feel comfortable—you’re going to be baring your breasts to this stranger, after all. Hill, E. D. (November 16, 2006). "The Good, the Bad and the Helpful..." Fox News . Retrieved October 3, 2011. Pitts, Victoria L. (2003). In the Flesh: The Cultural Politics of Body Modification. Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 978-1-4039-7943-8.

Nipple Piercing And Breastfeeding - Are They Compatible?". Medical News Today. 22 July 2006. [ permanent dead link] Sexual arousal created by areola and nipple stimulation is reported to be enhanced by piercing of the nipple. [12] Most women claim an increase in sensitivity and arousal after having their nipples pierced. [13] As a result of a surge of information claiming sexual enhancement with a pierced nipple, there has been a reported increase of men and women requesting this procedure. [14] Breastfeeding [ edit ] 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.” Thompson, Katherine (May 8, 2009). "Naked Rihanna! Nude Photos Hit Web– With a Nipple Ring". The Huffington Post . Retrieved October 3, 2011.Don’t use drying products: Avoid using products that could dry or irritate skin. That includes harsh soaps, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, antibacterial soap, iodine, or soaps that contain dyes, fragrances, or triclosan. Sterile saline solution is the best choice for nipple piercing aftercare, says Siple. Thompson recommends the "less is more" approach, keeping the area clean by showering once a day (with gentle, fragrance-free soap). "Your body doesn't really need help to heal the area, aside from maintaining a healthy lifestyle"—you know, staying hydrating, eating clean, sleeping well, managing stress, and exercising. Great question. While there's no scientific research that a nipple piercing will change the nerves in the area or increase nipple sensitivity, a lot of women say they notice a difference afterward. That said, nipple piercings do enhance the appearance of your breasts. "Inverted and flat nipples are really common, and piercing them pushes the tissue up a little so they look more pronounced," Thompson explains. On that note: Since the body knows your nipples are (biologically speaking) for breastfeeding a child, your immune system can create issues, too, Thompson adds. In some cases, your body could reject the piercing (it is a foreign object after all), which typically requires removing the nipple jewelry to avoid a serious infection.