Obviously we're a body jewelry site... But something about tattoos and piercings seems to go hand-in-hand. Today we're answering a common question - "Do Piercings Hurt More Than Tattoos?" When it comes to answering "tattoo pain vs. piercing pain," there are lots of things to keep in mind. Here's a quick rundown - but make sure you watch my vlog for the full scoop! Today's Topics: - Piercings: piercings are more of a quick, sharp pain - it's a one-time puncture through a part of your body and the pain is usually over within a minute or so. In general, piercings have a much longer heal time compared to tattoos - some piercings, like cartilage or nipple piercings, can take up to a year to heal fully. - Tattoos: tattoos in the moment are a bit more of a commitment to pain. Whereas a piercing needle goes through your body, tattoos are repeated, shallow stabs with needles that are dipped in ink using a tattoo machine. Unlike piercings, tattoos are usually healed within a week or two. - Tattoo pain vs. Piercing Pain: In general, piercings hurt less in the moment, but have a longer commitment to heal time. Tattoos hurt more in the moment (due to the time commitment), but have a shorter commitment to heal time. - Pro Tip: pain levels also vary depending on the part of your body you're getting modded - a tattoo on the ribs is going to hurt more than a tattoo on your outer arm. Same goes for piercings - a nipple piercing tends to sting more than a septum piercing. - Pro Tip Two (2): Everyone's body is different! This is the most important thing to remember when it comes to answering questions about pain... We can form a general consensus about what hurts more, but ultimately, your body is going to decide in the moment. |