This one is probably my favorite piercing. It didnt hurt it kinda tickled and i have had it since June 04 and i just love having it. He told me to inhale and he stuck the needle in one side adn then he said exhale and the needle went through the other part of my belly button. i didnt even feel him put the barbell in i thought it was the needle still in and so he cleaned it and said i was done and he did my nose after that. I love it so mUch!!!!