getting my bellybutton pierced and I just wanted to know

it did not hurtme becouse I was 2 busy talking 2 someone at the time thee wee doing it but I feel a tiny prick but I over reacted and said f*ck but a part from that it was like 95% pain free and after words its just made me sleepy

I got my belly button pierced about a month and a half ago. When you’re getting it done, it’s reallllly quick, and the pain isn’t that bad - it’s more of a pinching feeling. As for cleaning, there’s a couple of ways to do it.

BUT, be sure to wash your hands prior to using either of these cleaning methods.

1. Dissolve two tablespoons of sea salt into 500mL of water. Use a shot glass, flip it onto the pierced area, and form a vacuum seal and soak for a minimum of two minutes. After the two minutes, rinse the area with warm water and dry using a disposable paper towel. or 2) Use a Q-tip. Put it under warm water, and use a mild anti-bacterial soap such as Dove, Ivory,Specotro-Gel, Dial, or Jergens. Remove any crusty buildup around the piercing. Work around the piercing for 5-10 seconds and rotate/slide the jewlry through the hole so the soap travels through the piercing. Rinse the soap away with warm water and roate/slide the jewelry to rinse away all soap. Gently pat dry the area using disposable paper towels.

For the first few days, you might want to have Advil, Motrin IB, or some type of Ibuprofen to help reduce swelling. Soreness and redness are common for 4-10 days. There also might be a clear yellowish fluid that comes out,. It’s not pus, it’s your immune system regenerating and showing you that your piercing is healing.

The healing pierod for belly button piercings is anywhere from 9 weeks - 6 months.

Try not to wear tight clothing, try not to sleep on your stomach for a while, and avoid touching/playing with your barbell/ring…Your hands always have bacteria on them.

Clean your piercing twice a day, and always after showering/swimming.

Lastly, yeah, ring or barbell, it’s up to you. I got a barbell, and as sweetfairie06 said, it’s very easy to clean.

Hope this helps!:) Good luck

hey umm i pierced mi belli button mi self…i barely felt it…but of coarse all mi friends that had it don professtionalli said it hurt like hell… soo i guess im no help…i used an ear ring…but it got stuck on things easily soo did the hoops…DONT USE HOOPS they suc use the bar bells …well i hope u enjoy ur belli button soon :) bi bi

I have had my belly button pierced for like 3 years now. The pain is the same (well it was for me), if you have long fingernails, pinch your belly button..I used a barbell to get it peirced and It was very easy to clean so that is what I would reccommend. I hope all goes well. And remember to keep it clean.

I’ve had mine done for about 4 years now and it doesnt hurt at all. the person piercing you will give you ideas and show you the bars you should use in it.

All is said by now, but try to avoid piercing with a ring. The are almost garenteed an infection. In plymouth they refuse to pierce with one.