Piercings:

Labret: 16g - My latest addition...I have it placed directly underneath my lip, instead of the normal placement of halfway between the chin and lip. I'm currently wearring a plain steel ball, but have just ordered a jeweled piece. I love the way this piercing looks. I had some trepidation of getting a facial piercing for quite a while, but changed my mind when I saw a bank employee sporting a Monroe. I figured if they can wear one at the bank, just about anyone can.

This is the easiest piercing I have ever had done by far! The needle barely pinched going through. The popping sensation as it went through the back of my lip was the most painful part, but as I said, not bad at all. I was eating within an hour of having it done, with no problems. The healing process was almost entirely pain-free.

Navel: 14g - Not too much needs to be said about this one. I had it done about 6 years ago, and still love it. However, just about everyone has had it done, so I don't need to share much about the experience. All I can say is the healing *does* take the full 9 months, and that bumping it hurt during the entire healing process.

Both Nipples: 14g CBRs - First, let me say OWWW! All of the adrenaline pumping through my system still didn't prepare me for these. This was the kind of pain that feels like the entire area is on fire. The second needle going through was worse because I was still light-headed and reeling from the first. However, the healing was pretty good, and I think the piercings are beautiful. Makes small breasts more beautiful, I think. :)

Tongue: 14g - Again, another piercing that lots of people have. Fairly painless piercing, about 2 weeks to heal. I was on a liquids diet until the swelling went down; about 4 days I think.

Tragus: 18g - My first needle piercing ever. The piercing was wonderful. I did not even feel the piercing. Healing was a little more difficult though, as all cartilage piercings are. It crusted a lot, and took about a year to heal completely.