A nipple ring is worn in a piercing that is typically centered at the base of the nipple. The nipple is unique in that it can be pierced at any angle however, it is usually pierced horizontally. The second most common angle for a nipple piercing is a verticle piercing. When piercing a nipple, it also may be possible to do multiple piercings on top of one another. Nipple piercings take about 2-4 months to fully heal. In some cases, people have reported that it took up to a year and a half to fully heal. That means that the nipple piercing has one of the longest healing periods among all body piercings. When stretching a nipple piercing, it is reccommended that you wait at least the amount of time that it took for your nipple piercing to heal, in between each stretch.
Nipples are fleshy, so nipple rings can be placed far back into the nipple enough to prevent rejection. Keep in mind that if the jewelry is too thin of a gauge, or if it is not placed deep enough in the nipple then there the risk of your body rejecting the jewelry is higher. Allergies to metal can also cause nipple rings to be rejected. If you have problems with infection or if you tug and pull on your nipple ring too much, that can also cause the nipple ring to be rejected.
A lot of women who are thiking about piercing thier nipples want to know how the nipple piercing may affect their ability to breastfeed. If the nipple is pierced properly, you should have no problem lactating as there is no evidence that properly pierced nipples have any complications with lactation. A letter in JAMA suggests improperly pierced nipples and scarring may result in blocked ducts. More info>>
