Nipple Piercing at Fry Street Inkworks

After investigating a few shops in the Dallas / Ft. Worth / Denton area, I
decided to go with Fry Street Inkworks, located just off the University of
North Texas campus for my nipple piercing. The atmospheres and attitudes of
the shops in downtown Dallas didn’t have that comfort factor, combined with
the sterile nature of a doctor’s office! And I must admit that I wasn’t going
to feel great taking my shirt off if I wasn’t entirely pleased with those
factors. I also went off the recommendations of friends who had some not so
good experiences elsewhere, and much better ones at Fry Street. I did not want
to regret this experience, as I have heard a lot of people say their first
piercing is their worst.
I stopped in one afternoon to see if an
appointment was required, but I was told that walk-ins were fine. Of course,
there is no better time than the present and I was not as nervous as I thought
I would be. No increased heart beat, no turning red or sweating for me. Even
when I was in the room with my shirt up ready to go, I was fine. Of course, I
think if I saw the actual pierce I wouldn’t have held up as well!
Holly
was  to do my piercing. She had been piercing for five years, was certified,
and  assured me she had seen and pierced them all. The studio was clean, my
experience was great. Justin, her husband (with whom she shares ownership of
the shop) discussed my jewelry options. Being a D cup, he recommended at least
a twelve gauge internally threaded barbell. He said it was a little larger
than some places recommended, but the smaller gauges could tear. I was a
little disappointed because I was looking forward to a ring, but I certainly
did not want to do anything that would impede healing.
After filling out
all the paperwork, and having my identification checked and photocopied in
accordance with state regulations, I went back to the piercing room, she
showed me the sealed needle and jewelry, marked the entry and exit points, and
was ready to make the pierce. She told me to take a deep breath and let it out
and before I knew it she had made the pierce. I did not want to look because
in the past I have not gotten along that well with needles. Maybe I am
understating that just a bit, I could not stand them at all, but I knew it was
something I had to overcome because I really wanted this. The next time I have
to receive a shot for medical purposes, I know I am not even going to
flinch!
I thought what people said about it not hurting that much was
trite, but I remember asking if she had actually done the piercing. Overall it
felt no worse than having my nipple pinched. Anyone who lets the pain of it
all hold them back is really missing out. I know that was one of my biggest
concerns, followed by whether or not my nipple was big enough to be pierced.
The first place I looked for the answer to my second concern was in the
‘Question of the Day’ section, and I was again reassured at the shop. Of
course for the two and a half second the needle is going through, it hurts
like hell, but after that, I felt nothing terribly uncomfortable.
She
then  assured me the needle was disposed of properly in a biohazard container
for  such materials. I was then told of the aftercare procedures, and given a
‘goodie bag’ with the instructions on a card, bandages, waterproof ones for
swimming, and salt to begin soaking with in two weeks. Holly asked me if I was
alright after the piercing, and honestly, it was an entirely exhilarating
experience.
I hoped right off the table, tipped her, not even feeling too
much in the line of pain. I found my bra to be a bit irritating, but walking
around without one was even more of a pain. I also found myself keeping it on
at night so I did not get caught up in my sheets. I think I need to become a
calmer sleeper. This seems to be my biggest problem with the aftercare. I was
told I could put band-aids on at night, but those seemed to come off
too.
I’m thrilled with the placement and I definitely achieved the large
nipples I was wanting. My roommate gave me a terrible look when I told her
what I had just gotten back from doing and asked me why in the hell I would
even consider it. I told her honestly I thought it had aesthetic and sexual
appeal, and that was my primary motive, but I guess it’s something she is not
going to get. I will have to admit that there was some teenage rebellion as a
motive for this. While my parents have been mostly understanding about such
matters, they made me promise no piercing or other modifications until college
is taken care of. Seeing as this is only my sophomore year, I must admit I
feel a tad guilty, but I would not undo it by any means. I guess I just have
to be discrete until I get that piece of paper. Part of me hates to compromise
expression, but then again, I don’t want to pay for college.
I highly
recommend the shop to individuals in the north Texas area looking for a
professional shop with a clean and professional atmosphere! I really cannot
wait for the healing to finish, but I know I should not even think to rush
things.