Barbell Length
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Thursday November 20th, 2008 @ 2:07 PM
Filed under: Nipple
I’ve had my nipples pierced for about a year and a half now. I got them originally done with CBRs and have always kept CBRs in them. Lately, though, I’ve thought about switching it up and putting some barbells in. Obviously, I don’t want to get a barbell that’s the *exact* length of the fistula.. I know you need some extra wiggle room so that the balls aren’t pressing right up on the piercing. Is there a standard for how much extra length you should give yourself? I’ve seen so many people with too short or too long barbells.. I want these to be just right!
If your piercing is fully healed then fitting a barbell where the balls touch the nipple is fine. It’s only during the healing phase that it is advisable to leave a little room so that any exudate can drain away from the fistula.
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4 Responses to “Barbell Length”
Is it a problem if you keep them a little longer?
Melody on November 21st, 2008 at 12:36 amI hate longer jewelry for the sole reason that it gets caught on things. Catch a nipple barbell with a loofah in the shower… not the best feeling.
Kim on November 21st, 2008 at 1:40 ammelody - i prefer a little give, 1/8″ or so is perfectly fine, unless you have large gauge heavy jewelry. my ~1/4″ over length 6g diagonal sss bars weigh so much they’re vertical and permanently slid down at the moment, not the best jewelry decision i’ve made… i thought the extra leverage would be good for play, but the extra weight has hurt much more than it’s helped.
redeye on November 21st, 2008 at 2:12 amHi Melody,
It’s fine to have the jewellery a little longer if you prefer but as #2 says, be aware that you are more likely to catch it.
Tiff Badhairdo on November 21st, 2008 at 7:36 amLeave a Comment