Saikou Daze
New member
I'm considering getting a tongue piercing in the near future, but I would like to go in fully informed. Of course I would go to a professional's place; I've heard all kinds of horror stories of DYI piercings; that's not a road down which I wish to travel. There's a place not too far from where I live where I will probably go; my friend got hers done there a year or so ago and suffers no ill effects; it doesn't effect her talking at all. She is also able to play flute, saxophone, and trumpet with the piercing. But I'm wondering if everyone is so lucky? So, for those of you with tongue piercings; I would like an overview of your experiences, no matter how recent. I would like to know some things like:
1) Is any sort of consultation required beforehand?
2) How much does it cost? (in Canadian dollars, preferably)
3) How much pain is involved?
4) For about how long will it be swollen?
5) Will there be things I can't eat afterward?
6) How do I take care of it?
7) Are there any measures I can take to prevent/minimize damage to my teeth?
8) Can I wear it with a retainer?
9) Is it difficult to change the bar?
and, of course
10) What are the most common side effects?
Also, from guys, I am curious to know if it is a turn-on for a girl to have her tongue pierced? I know one who thinks it's trashy, but I think it'd be cool.
Incidentally, I'm 18, so age is not an issue. And I don't want to hear "don't do it; it's stupid", because that doesn't help me at all. I want to be educated, not criticized.
Thank you in advance!
1) Is any sort of consultation required beforehand?
2) How much does it cost? (in Canadian dollars, preferably)
3) How much pain is involved?
4) For about how long will it be swollen?
5) Will there be things I can't eat afterward?
6) How do I take care of it?
7) Are there any measures I can take to prevent/minimize damage to my teeth?
8) Can I wear it with a retainer?
9) Is it difficult to change the bar?
and, of course
10) What are the most common side effects?
Also, from guys, I am curious to know if it is a turn-on for a girl to have her tongue pierced? I know one who thinks it's trashy, but I think it'd be cool.
Incidentally, I'm 18, so age is not an issue. And I don't want to hear "don't do it; it's stupid", because that doesn't help me at all. I want to be educated, not criticized.
Thank you in advance!