I will never forget the first pair of piercings that I got, and when I got them. When looking back at the day that happened a year ago, I realize that I wouldn't believe you if you told me that I would do what I did. However, I don't regret it at all. In this year of having my nipples pierced, I have stretched to 2 gauge, which is fairly large, especially for nipples. The stretch that I'll never forget was a big mistake - not really knowing much about how much to stretch, I went from 14 gauge to 8 gauge . That was the biggest mistake I made, and it was very painful to say the least. After that, I have stretched only one size at a time, which is much better, since it gives the sensation, but not the pain. So, if you decide to try stretching your nipples, go for it, but only a single size at a time.