I had my tits done - horizontal 12g nipple piercings - and it HURT!!! After the first one I was tempted to call it quits and forget about the second one, but I decided to go through with it anyway because I didn't want to look "lopsided." It hurt even worse! Probably because I was anticipating the pain and the other one was still throbbing. My nipples are big and very sensitive so maybe it was because it had to go through a lot of tissue. My husband was holding my hand and he almost fainted! Let me tell you I had my clit-hood done about a half year later and it was nothing compared to the nipples. The piercer at "Puncture" in Ontario/Montclair, CA was very professional. She put in barbells first because the rings can "rotate" and irritate the wound. I put the rings in a couple of months too soon and it caused some pain so I had to take them out again. I also had bought gold rings and was too anxious to try them out. Not a good idea. I think the gold purchased on "ebay" is often not as "pure" as the claims that are made. I can't wear the gold rings for more than an evening (a year and a half after the piercing) without them causing some soreness. I have the barbells in still. I do sometimes wear some implant quality titanium steel rings and they're comfortable and look sexy. But even those "catch" on things occasionally and it hurts. Nipples take a very LONG time to completely heal... But they do look sexy and I love them anyway. Would I do it again??? I'm just glad I don't have to!