Plus, expert tips on caring for a new piercing
Piercings can be a fun way to change up your look—but if you’re feeling nervous about the pain, you might be wondering if you can really go through with it. To help you decide, we’re breaking down the pain levels of tons of different piercings, including ear , nose , face , and body piercings . We also talked to piercing professionals to find out how to help reduce the pain after a piercing .
Which piercings are most painful?
Professional body piercer Sasha Blue says that everyone's pain tolerance is different. That said, some piercings tend to be relatively low-pain, like earlobes, lower nostrils, and navels. Cartilage, nipple, and genital piercings tend to be the most painful.
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