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:::To experience getting a tattoo is similar to making love for the first time. A decision that affects the rest of your life. Not quite knowing what to expect. Yes, there is a time of discomfort, but once the discomfort is gone there is a feeling of great satisfaction. You become one with the discomfort. Every time I look at the tattoo or touch it I recall that night with a special fondness. I became a woman that night.
And yes, I want to do it again and again.

The Piercing Story


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:::I got the belly done the same night as the tattoo under extremely aseptic technique. I'm an RN and pay very close attention to cleanliness.

:::Kelly, who did the piercing, relaxed me immensely, explained exactly what she would be doing, talked to me through the whole procedure. She never missed a beat! The pain involved lasted for one deep breath in and out and it was over! She used a 16 gauge.

:::I'm going back for a nipple piercing this week.