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I'm 15 turning 16 is it too early to get my tongue pierced?...

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Answer by Aaron
Submitted on 3/11/2004
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Hey! I just saw this message board. For those of you who are under 18, wait until you turn 18 to get pierced or get your parents permission and have it done professionally. I personally, have been pierced 7 times in the past year, one of them includes my tongue. All of mine have been done by a professional piercer. Yes, it does cost some money, but when it comes down to your health, is it really worth saving money? Out of all of my piercings, prince albert, apadravya, nipples done twice, and tongue, the tongue, by far is the least painful. You'll feel a lot better, and your parents will feel better about it too if you get it done in a reputable shop. e-mail me at pa_piercing@gawab.com if you have any questions.

Answer by joeapro
Submitted on 6/11/2004
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I'm 20, and Just to let you all know. The Majority of Guy's think tongue rings are disgusting.Yes there are a few who do like them, but we can't quite figure out what's going on in their heads. And, there is a special reason why girls originally started getting them that now displays girls in a very negative image.I'm sure you can figure out what exactly that is. Many Many Many lesbians get tongue rings for the same reason. DO NOT get one unless you are ready to be talked about behind your back, made fun of by other girls and even guys, possibly labeled as gay when you aren't and ready are to risk an infection on your tongue (the part of your body that carries the most bacteria) which takes about two weeks to get rid of with proper care, which would cause white tastable puss, and minor pain/irritation. Go out and get your hair done or something, don't get a piece of metal shoved through your tongue.

Answer by Amber
Submitted on 10/12/2004
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I just pierced my tongue about two weeks ago. It swelled up but didnt really hurt at all. I showed my mom and she almost passed out. Im 15 and they wanted me to take it out but, of course, I refused. Then, we settled on a deal. I get a smaller ball for it and I can keep it. I was totally shocked by this! I used a very long needle for it. (your mom probably has one of these lying around the house.) I just found a straight place and twisted it on through. It took me about 5 minutes but the pain was minimum. It was probably the coolest & stupidest thing I believe I have ever done. I mean, Im not a hoe or lesbian or anything! But my dad said thats what people are going to think. I told him that thats what people thought back when he was in school. Now days, its as common as getting your ears pierced! But my uncle(he's a piercer, he did my belly button when I was 13) said that I was one of the lucky ones. That is the most dangerous place that anyone can get pierced. There are two major veins on the bottom of your tongue. If you hit on of them, you could actually bleed to death. Im not going to lie to you, I love my 11 piercings. But I got all of them except my tongue done professionally. And there are not many places that wont check for ID. They can get sued for that. My sister said that getting a piercing will make me addicted to the pain. Well, it did. Now the pain really doesnt occur to me at all. I love it. But Im going to tell you the truth. Please wait until you are ready and have looked up everything you need to know because if you dont, and you are not ready for the responsibility and the pain, then it will be hell on your part. So Im not telling you to give up your dreams on getting you tongue pierced, just wait until you ready. (Which sounds really weird coming from a girl with 11 piercings, but I was ready and took care of mine!)

Answer by Random guy
Submitted on 11/25/2004
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ok im almost 16 and i ve wanted my tongue pierced for a while now. About 3 weeks ago i got a hollowed out needle from a friend of mine. u need to use a hollow needle, like a surenge, or else a 12 even 14 gd wont fit and it'll be hard to do it( trust me i know from experience). i priced it myself as soon as i could. i disinfected the needle by burning, boiling and sticking it in alcohol. Same with the jewelry. i washed my mouth out with Listerine then salt water. i stuck my tongue out and held it with some paper towels and put the needle thru, altho it wasnt fast it took maybe 2 min cus i wanted to make sure it was going straight. i left the needle in there for 5 min then pulled it out and stuck the jewlrey tru. (btw it was 14 gd and long then the one i stuck in 2 weeks after its 12 gd and normal lenght) It has yet to get infected ( after 3 weeks) i wash my mouth out with salt water after i eat when i wake up and b4 i go to bed i take care of it.

Answer by Emy
Submitted on 11/30/2004
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Okay, okay let's all say it together..."Emily, you are a dumb ass!" You have no idea how many times I've been told that exact statement this week. Yes, I admit I pierced my own tongue. Yes, it was stupid but oh well. I pierced my tongue about a month ago with a kit that I bought from Bwild.com. The kit gives you the correct needle those tongs-type of things W/gloves and the ring. Even though everything looked clean I sterilized it, just in case. If you don't know you are suppose to pierce your tongue from the bottom up, so you can but in the ring a lot easier.Also note I brushed my teeth and also used a mouthwash for a couple of minutes. I pierced it at night(everyone would be sleeping), so I couldn't really tell if there was swelling much. But as soon as I woke up it was huge! Well not that huge, sorry I tend to exaggerate a little bit. I would say my tongue doubled in size. The actual piercing did not hurt, although it was a little awkward pushing it through myself. The swelling went down within a week. I finally got my barbel changed into a smaller 14 gage. I love my piercing and wouldn't take it out for the world. But, I do insist for all of you to get a professional to do it. If you do it yourself you'll worry too much and get sick like I did. Overall it was an okay experience I would of rather to have gotten a pro to do it, but oh well. If you all were wondering I'm sixteen. One more note, I did not do it because of my girlfriend, I did it for myself....a little gift to myself. Gosh, one more thing, I caution you there will be A LOT of drooling! anyways happy piercing!.....I warn you piercings are addictive, I started out with six holes in the ninth grade, and I know have thirteen (ears, eyebrow, navel, tongue, and cartilage.

Answer by David r
Submitted on 1/11/2005
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hey people that are looking forward on piercing their toungue on their own heres the deal i got mine a couple of weeks ago im 14 i pierced it my self all u have to do is get a 14 g or w.e g u want and the toungue ring u pierce it in the middle near the tip of the toungue but not that close it hurts a lil but after a while it feels really good change the ring like 1 a week and clean it every day with mouth wash or w.e i used mouth wash evry time after i ate and well my toungue is ok be sure its straight im a guy and the reason that i got it its because its cool and well besides i got 1. 00g and a 2g on each ear and im about to get one in my nose like a bull well thats all i can say follow good guide lines

Answer by jennifer
Submitted on 2/12/2005
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hey. i know everyone says dont pierce your tongue yourself but i did. the way i did it was the wrong way but it worked. what you do i go somewhere like the bathroom ( and lock the door) where no one can catch you. you have to get a thick needle and have to have a tongue ring ( of course). you pierce it through the top and then eventually its goes through. then you lift up your tongue and look at the whole. the take the tongue ring and put the tongue rings through the bottom and then screw it at the top. it will bleed a little and will become swollen. evryone at school comes up to me and says let me see it. you HAVE to wash your mouth out w/ mouthwash everytime you eat. and in the morning gargle salt water. l8ter ps im 15.

Answer by Mashy
Submitted on 3/9/2005
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My friend who is like 14 just got her tongue peirced by her brother and since ive been wanting it for 5 years i knew this was my perfect chance. my parents absolutely forbid it, but i went ahead anyway. I got it peirced by my friends brother. I dont know about other people, but mine hurt like HELL. When the needle went through it didnt hurt that much but when he put the ring through it hurt a lot. It hurts to eat too, and yes biting your tongue ring is sooo painful hahaha. I think my tongue is starting to get infected, so please dont be dumb like me and GO TO A PROFESSIONAL. Also if you peirce it yourself, or get ti done with a friend, know that though ur veins are usually on the side of ur tongue, there is a nerve that goes right through the middle of your tongue. if it even clips it, it will hurt like shiiiiit, and you probably wont have mobility of your tongue. Im 15, and i think its not slutty what so ever. Go and get it done, just be careful how you do it, and take really good care of it !!

Answer by KaeKae
Submitted on 4/3/2005
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ok im 16 and getting ready to turn 17 i think 15 isn't to young as long as your responsible and mature enough to do it. Thats why my mom let me get mine two months ago. We talked about it for about a month and found a really nice girl that had been piercing forever we found out about this place because my moms friend told her about it. So on a Saturday morning my mom step-dad and i were getting ready to go to the place. we all looked at the bottom of our tongues and we didn't see a vein. I was really scared when we got there my step-dad was the first one to go. When he was in the chair it was really scary. when he came out he looked shocked. He couldn't talk about it because its kinda hard to because it kindly hurts. My mom went next she didn't think it hurt. Now i can stand pain but when it comes to needles i am so scared of them the girl told me to sit in the chair she gave me this mouth wash to rinse while she got the fresh needle out and tongue ring. She looked at my tongue and it had a vein in the middle of it. so she had to go to the side a little you cant tell though. The actual piercing doesn't hurt at all. Mine didn't hurt until that night my whole mouth was sore even my throat but it isn't a pain you cant deal with. Over the next few days it was hard to talk and even eat. The worst part of the whole ordeal was the diet. Your not aloud to eat any dairy products or hot foods or even stuff with eggs in it because they have allot of bacteria which will cause infection. you had to rinse your mouth out every time you eat or smoke or drink anything but water. My advice to anyone who wants it do it go for it and be sure to have allot of mouth wash and allot of Popsicles because thats the easiest thing to eat.

Answer by Dannysbaby01
Submitted on 6/25/2005
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Hey, I'm 18 and I want to get my tongue pierced so bad. I know that any needle going through anything on your body is going to hurt, but I really want it done. I already have 5 in each ear, (that are gauged), my navel, my traegus, my nose and I have a monroe (Which is similar to a lowbret for those of you who don't know what it is.) I have no idea why I am so afraid of this, but I need an honest answer if it hurts really bad or not. It won't sway the decision cuz I can take pain, but to know from someone that has it done would help me feel a little better. And for everyone doing it yourself, that's really dangerous and unsanitary. There are 2 mayjor veins in the bottom of your tongue. But if you haven't done it already, DO NOT DO IT YOURSELF!!! You could suffer severe blood loss, or even nerve damage. If you like your tongue, and want to keep it DO NOT PIERCE IT YOURSELF!!! Go to a professional, they are there for a reason.... But anyway, I just want to know how bad the thing hurts,... I'm thinkin', if I have 15 piercings already I can handle it, but you know how you start to think about it before you get anything pierced. So if you could, let me know.... Thanks!!!

Answer by Mel
Submitted on 7/4/2005
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I'm 15 and I got my tongue pierced in May, I suggest that if you really wanna get it done, go to a pro. Don't do it yourself as you could end up with nasty infections and even worse could stick the needle through the wrong place. When I got my tongue pierced it didn't hurt that much but from my experience I learned that it's harder work than it seems. You probably think "Yeah, Ill just get my tongue pierced and Mom and Dad won't notice" or "It'll be easy, it can't take much work to take care of it" But you're wrong. For those of you who are planning on getting your tongues pierced without your parents knowing you're seriously messing up. Do you really think they won't notice the lisp you'll have? Or the huge swollen tongue? Or even less that you won't be able to eat well for the next 3 or 4 days? Taking care of it is extremely important. Nobody likes an infected piercing, especially in their mouth. Brush your teeth after everything you eat and use mouthwash. Good luck.

Answer by TINY
Submitted on 9/4/2005
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I'm getting my tongue pierced for my 16th birthday.. most of my friends have it done and my sister is totally against it.. she said you have to "suit" you piercings.. which means if you have a right pretty face you might not want to get a bar through the bridge of your nose .. if you know what i mean.. my cousin is also against it.. he thinks its gross..and I'm not going to care what people say behind my back.. whatever they say i like to go along with.. you should try it something.. you would have ALOT of fun watching people's faces when they see you do something that has to do with the rumour.. like i was called a les one time so i kissed a chick.. i still remember the look on the guy who started it face! anyways.. yeah if you wanna get it done go to a professional and go some where where you need ID becase the places you dont need it probally arent as sanitary* as you think they is!

Answer by prissy717
Submitted on 9/16/2005
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hey i am 15 and i wont to get my tongue pierced, but my mom dont really know if she wonts me to get it done or not, i already have my belly pierced and ive had my cartilage pierced too, alot of people dont think that i should get it done just because im more of a prissy little girl and all and they say that it wont look right or whatever...but im sure that i wont it done, i am sort of scared about the pain but my belly and cartilage didnt hurt really and people tell me that getting a tongue ring dont really hurt that bad either...i think that i could build up the courage to get it, i am a prissy girl but i dont think that i would look that bad with it...but i need some advice about it..so if anyone at all has any advice then write me at strawberries_1023@hotmail.com that's my e-mail address and i check it often...or if u got msn messenger then my addy is strawberries_1023?!?!?!?

Answer by sam
Submitted on 11/24/2005
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hey, im 19 years old, and i have my tongue pierced, i kno im late here but i came across this, to the 20 yrs old, who the hell do u think u r tellin people wat they should and shouldnt do is it ne of ur business NO!! i got mine done when i was 18, it didnt get infected nor did it get irritated or ne thing like that, it was perfect from the minute he shoved the needle thru till now. im happy i got it my family wasnt except for my brother cuz he has his done to. but i say dont listen to ne one else, its pointless cuz people need to do their own thing no matter how old they r, whether ur 15 or 20..... and ya some guys dont like them but i kno alot that do and most guys i kno already kno that they arent gettin supposedly wat it does to a guy, cuz i let them kno i am not a "slut" nor ne object of their desires. u juss gotta make it clear to guys, that its for u not them.... so do wat u want i say and i am not tellin u wat to do i am juss hoping u take my lil up in ur decision...

Answer by latinagirl
Submitted on 12/6/2005
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I got my tongue pierced last year when i was 17. It didnt hurt at all and it never got swollen. i guess i was one of the lucky ones. i took real good care of it. i brushed after each meal and i used mouth wash. i also used mouth wash after i drank something. i think thats why it healed so good. i still brush after i eat to keep it clean and i clean the barbell every week. as for piercing it yourself thats just stupid. you can really hurt yourself. And as for being a hoe or watever they think a girl is when they have thier tongue pierced isnt true at all. alot of guys like it. they say it feels pretty good. it feels good when a guy has it done to. if u know wat i mean. lol. i kissed a guy who has his pierced and i have mine done to. thats fun. lol

Answer by Sammie
Submitted on 2/24/2006
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i got my tongue done this past christmas as a present. i have been bugging my mom since i was 12, and i finally got it done. i got it pierced in the city (NY) for around 35...it usually cost about 50 but my friends bf negotiated. for the past 5 years people have been telling me all this bad stuff about it. (ex...it hurts, it will swell, u cant eat, etc.) some good advice is to close ure eyes when its being pierced. its over faster and it dont seem to hurt as much..if u watch it, u can get real nervous and pull ure tongue in which will result into a possible split tongue and we dont want that.another piece of advice is to push the barbel down with the roof of ur mouth until the top ball is touching ure tongue...ure speech doesnt slur as much. as for myself, i went to mcdonalds a half hour after i got it done and ate a double cheeseburger, fries and an M&M Mcflurry...go me. there is the possibility of biting down on the barbel, but if ure careful its ok. just chew slowly and concentrate on where ure teeth are and where the barbel is. afterwards, i chewed alot of gum for practice...ive only had it for around 2 months and its perfect so far...ure tongue will swell up, even a little bit...suck on ice chips or drink cold water..try to steer away from hot liquids (as they will swell it up even more, colder liquids will make the swelling go down)...DO NOT USE MOUTHWASH 20,000 TIMES A DAY!! once or twice a day is all u need...if u keep gargling with mouthwash, it will make ure tongue turn anywhere from yellow to green...just brush ure teeth 3 times a day, and gargle with warm water and SEA salt...notice how i emphasize SEA...every 2 weeks, grab a toothbrush and gently brush the barbel and the balls. it will heal perfectly. as for thinking you are a slut...make it into a joke! before they could say that, put a smile on and say hey look, now i really got 2 balls and a rod in my mouth at all times!!! than laugh..trust me, it will bring a lot of giggles...good giggles...well, i bring my departure among these last words...happy tongue ing!!! by the way...the girls love it and im sure the guys will too!!!!!

Answer by Natasha
Submitted on 3/4/2006
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I am 16 and I recently got my tongue pierced. I am telling you DO NOT I repeat DO NOT do it yourself!!! By doing so you are automatically putting yourself at risk. There are nerves and veins in your tongue that will cause a lot of problems if you hit them. After you get your tongue pierced, you have to take care of your mouth for the rest of your life. I keep a bottle of mouthwash in my locker, and rinse my mouth on a regular basis to keep it clean. A tongue piercing can be a really risky piercing. For all of the young girls here who are desperately trying you get your tongue pierced, WAIT. Wait at least until you're 16. It is worth waiting. Also, make sure your parents are okay with it, they WILL notice and in the end it's not worth the hassle. I will agree with "joeapro", I have met my fair share of guys and girls who hate tongue rings, but in the end, it's up to you. Do your research and be responsible about it.

Answer by Jenn
Submitted on 3/9/2006
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I am 18 and i got my tongue pierced when i was 17. It doesnt really hurt the worst part is the swelling afterwards. Its not all that its cracked up to be. I love having mine but its no different then not having one. As for people talking about you saying your gay or slutty or whatever i have had mine done for a year going on two years and no one has said anything negative about it. No one will lable you gay or slutty. The only people that dont like it too much are older people. My grandma freaked when she found out. But everyone else was like cool did it hurt? so dont worry about what others think. If you know you arent gay or a slut thats all that matters. As for most guys thinking its gross, all the ones i have seen or talked to that notice i have a tongue ring do not think its gross they all want their girlfriends to get it done. So dont worry about that either. But as for the age, i dont know i personally think 13 and 14 are a little young.

Answer by CoNcReTe GiRl
Submitted on 3/9/2006
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well i got my tongue pierced when i was 17 i had it done professionally but my mom went with me...and really it doesn't hurt except like a week after it was really swollen but nothin' that ice and some tongue numbin' stuff didn't take care of and there are a few kids in my school that have it done and we didn't do it to be cool or because we are gay or anything like that..we did it because we can and i say to everyone that wants to get it done more power to you! the only part that sucks is you can't drink any thing with yeast in it and you aren't supposed to provide any oral for 4 weeks but some how i managed to make it through that! but really it's not that bad and it only cost me $30 including the barbell...so get it done if you want and don't worry about what everyone thinks...i mean damn it's your tongue!!!

Answer by anon
Submitted on 3/15/2006
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any one willing to do piercing withing out needing proof of age and not having you sing a consent form, should be a big red flag, sure you might have to wait a while but it's worth having it done correctly, I got my eye brow done at a place like that, and it's growing out, the same thing can happen to your tounge, that's why I got waited and got my tounge done at a good place, I had to sign a weaver, and prove I was sixteen, but it was worth it becuase it's been only two weeks and is healed up really well. As or boys, some of them just need to grow up, my boyfriend couldn't care less weather or not it's pierced, most guys don't care at all, some might think it's hot, but the same a mount think it's not, so think about it first, I've been thinking about mine since I was ten, and it took me 8 months of being sixteen to think about it, and decide I would go and get it done. Just think about what you're doing, and who you're doing it for.

Answer by bratgoddess79
Submitted on 4/13/2006
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Joeapro...you're an idiot..keep your dumb opinions to yourself. Infections in the mouth are pretty rare as long as you do what you're supposed to. Your mouth is actually pretty clean considering your saliva has antimicrobial properties that fight off dirty germy crap. I am a 26 year old female with her tongue pierced in three places...no one calls me lesbian. And anyone who thinks negatively about me for it is just stupid. Anyway...to the rest of you, there's nothing wrong with wanting to get your tongue pierced...but you really should have it done at a shop. If you don't know what you're doing you could destroy your tongue and with it your ability to speak. Those veins are pretty important. Is a cute piercing really worth a life of sign language? And you should wait until you're 18...it's just a better idea. For one thing your body is more fully developed at that age...and that does change the placement of piercings. You can ignore everything I say...but do me a favor...check out safepiercing.org and read what's there. Make informed decisions.

Answer by Melissa
Submitted on 4/30/2006
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Getting a piercing is a responsibility. Tongue piercings are complicated. You know you have to go back to the piercer two weeks later to get a shorter barbell? About the whole slut thing that's not true. Piercing is becoming very accepted in today's society. I'm currently not allowed to get mine pierced, but that doesn'tmean when I do I'm suddenly going to turn into a slut. If your parents say no please don't do it yourself just wait. I'm 17 I have one more year to go. And I respect my parents decision. They let me get my belly button done but not my tongue because it can cause mouth damage and they don't want that on their watch. What you might want now you may hate in three years. Just enjoy life and you'll be 18 before you know it. If you still want to do it then then go for it. I know I will. and if your parents say yes now, More power to ya. <3 Mel * I know a lot about piercings any questions E-mail me @ HersheyKiss3705@msn.com

Answer by Yohanna
Submitted on 5/5/2006
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Could you tell us how to pierce a tongue? At first, massage your tongue by chewing softly using your teeth. Once the tongue is relaxed, put ice on it in order to make it cold, and to freeze it. This deadens the nerves temporarily. After that, stick out your tongue, so that you can see the blood vessel on the back of the tongue. Actually that is a nerve. Pierce the tongue from the back to the front. Avoid the nerve by using a needle with a 2-mm diameter. Immediately after the needle has almost finished piercing the tongue, insert a tongue ring into the puncture on the tongue. Spin a nut with pretty bead on the ring, and you get a pretty pierced tongue. Does it hurt? It depends on the individual. People who have a lot of nerves feel a lot of pain, but most people don't feel very much pain. For one week, the tongue will be less sensitive, but it will recover its sensitivity. During that week, avoid drinking liquor and smoking. After having meals, rinse the mouth out. If you play with the tongue ring a lot, the ring can move forward, and that is not good.

Answer by Yohanna
Submitted on 5/5/2006
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Could you tell us how to pierce a tongue? At first, massage your tongue by chewing softly using your teeth. Once the tongue is relaxed, put ice on it in order to make it cold, and to freeze it. This deadens the nerves temporarily. After that, stick out your tongue, so that you can see the blood vessel on the back of the tongue. Actually that is a nerve. Pierce the tongue from the back to the front. Avoid the nerve by using a needle with a 2-mm diameter. Immediately after the needle has almost finished piercing the tongue, insert a tongue ring into the puncture on the tongue. Spin a nut with pretty bead on the ring, and you get a pretty pierced tounge. Does it hurt? It depends on the individual. People who have a lot of nerves feel a lot of pain, but most people don't feel very much pain. For one week, the tongue will be less sensitive, but it will recover its sensitivity. During that week, avoid drinking liquor and smoking. After having meals, rinse the mouth out. If you play with the tongue ring a lot, the ring can move forward, and that is not good.

Answer by Sawchhe
Submitted on 6/14/2006
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OK guys I waited until I was 18 and could do it right. There was a girl here who pierced her own tongue and died of infection. Infections can travel into your blood stream...which is never pretty. One of my friends got it done when she was 14 but she went to a proper piercer. Seriously, this isn't something to fool around with. Also watch where you go. I went to a piercer and he still screwed up. Make sure whoever you go to tells you exactly what they plan on doing. Downsizing is important while you're swelling. Keep that in mind. Also you should be required to rinse your mouth with either salt water or anti bacterial mouthwash before getting it done. Mine'smore swollen then it should have been because he didn't do all this. I went to a different place took their advice and I feel better already. Also for you guy who've already done it. Make sure you clean it. Smoking drinking eating are all bad for it so MAKE SURE you rinse with mouthwash (use yellow, the blue or green has more sugar which screws up the healing process) or sea salt mixed with water. Chamomile tea, ice and pineapple juice all help with swelling. After making the hot tea add cold water so its cool and a few ice cubes and drink it. Take some more tea and make ice cubes (only half the size so they fit in with your swollen tongue) after the tea bags cool place them on your tongue. Pineapple juice is good but it's a little acidic so it might sting. Remember ICE ICE ICE AND KEEP IT CLEAN! If you have any questions email me or add me to msn. sawchhe@hotmail.com Careful guy! ~Heather

Answer by mirandah
Submitted on 6/26/2006
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to everyone, there are some real misconceited young ass girls in this here advice room. however, i am writing to tell you that tongue rings are NOT FOR EVERYONE!!! if you feel you are prepared to go through the bleeding, tasty puss excess saliva and pain after the needle is inserted and your barbell is placed, be my guest. i got my tongue pierced immediately after i turned 18 and it's been 3 months now. i am in good health, etc. and i got my tongue pierced for me. so to all of those little girls who want to place a ring in their tongue just so they can be the center of attention, you're doing it for the wrong reason and you just might end up with an infection as a result of you trying so hard to be the center of attention. this is all 4 now. i'llbe in touch.

Answer by g
Submitted on 7/7/2006
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I'm 14 going on 15. I'm pretty mature for my age and I think its pretty sick if you are my age or younger, and want to get a tongue piercing. First off, it will look stupid on you if you are that young. Tongue rings are mostly used for oral sex, so having one will most likely give people the wrong impression about you. And second of all, NEVER EVER EVER pierce your tongue yourself. The girls who posted on here are EXTREAMLY lucky they didn't mess themselves up from doing it theirselves. Your tongue has many blood arteries and all kinds of germs on it. If you hit one of those arteries you can cause yourself brain damage or other disabilities, and if the germs get in they can infect your tongue really really badly. So if you do get it done, get it done professionally.

Answer by kristy
Submitted on 9/26/2006
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im 19 and ive had my tounge peirced 4 times due to infections and such, the first time i got mine dont i was 14 and my mum didnt know about it, so for those of u who want it done u need to get ur rents permission b4 hand otherwise the place u got it done can get in serious trouble, i personally wish i had never got mine done , yes people do make discusting remarks about tounge rings because they are used as u stimulator which on a 14 year old is discusting, im not saying dont get it done im just saying if u do u need to be prepared for the names that go with it, it doesnt look pretty, maybe at first but after a while of having it in there and u playing with it, the hole streches and it causes gum and teeth problems in the future ive had to get a tooth pulled out due to tounge rings and im not proud it admit i have one.... so b4 u get it done make sure thats what u really want ok!

Answer by kayla marie
Submitted on 10/11/2006
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OMG!!! MooMoo ambre what is going through your mind are u absolutely stupid???? see you are the type of girls that give people with tounge rings bad names!!! you are only thirteen you should still be playing with your friends not worrying about having a tounge ring to pleasure nasty boys!!! and all yall lil kids want a tounge ring so yall can look cool and then yall do it yalls selves that is the stupidest thing i have ever heard in my life do u kno what that could do to your body??? that could parilize you!!! i have had my tounge pierced two times and both times have been professional!! yall should listen to the smarter people like the ones that tell you to get it done professionally all you have to do is talk to your parents and if they say no then wait!!! it will be worth the wait!!! trust me!!!

Answer by Becca
Submitted on 11/21/2006
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I'm 16 and I just got my tongue pierced 2 days ago. I did all my homework on it and never even thought twice about doing it myself. Personally I think its way dangerous. And as for the being called a slut, getting talked about, and all that b.s. shouldn't be a reason why you wouldn't get it done. Do what YOU want to do and dont worry about what other people think. Who are they to judge anyway? But yeah it doesnt hurt at all i have my belly button peirced as well and i love both of them! Just please if youre gonna get one atleast be mature and responsible enough to take care of it. Your mouth is one disgusting place so you need to be cleaning it as much as possible. A little extra effort doesnt hurt. I wouldn't recommend peircing it yourself. Im pretty sure your parents would rather take you to a professional to go get it done when your old enough (16) rather then you get it pierced on your own by someone who doesnt have the slightest idea what they are doing. Thats what i told my mom and she agreed. If your not old enough i know the wait is hard. ive wanted my tongue pierced since i was 14. Ive waited 2 years. Trust me its worth the wait. Oh and P.S. if you find a place that doesn't check I.D. you are one lucky S.O.B the place i went to barely let me get it done because me and my mom didnt have the same last name. They are oober strict about all of that. Which is good i guess..

Answer by Samantha<3
Submitted on 11/28/2006
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This is how i see it.... im 16 and i got my tounge pierced when i was 15 about 6 months ago and im not gonna lie it didn't hurt but the swelling wasn't that nice. honestly i have never pierced my tounge by myself and nor would i because if you hit the wrong vien you could paralize yourself. my friend di hers by herself and she was fine but that doesn't me go out and do it. i only pierced my belly by myself and i had it professional the first time so i had a line to guide on, i have pirced my belly button 5 times and have always took it out but im actually gonna leave it in this time. im about to get my tounge peirced 1 or 2 more times becasue thats what i want and not for some sexual reason or anything so dont think that. honestly if your gonna get tounge pierced get it done perfessionally. if you have any questions or anything you can email me at samanthajohns44@yahoo.com or add me on myspace.com/playboybunnie4u

Answer by .Some Girl.
Submitted on 1/8/2007
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Okay first of all, all these litle 13.& 14 year olds need to just stop. if you are that young you DONT need your tounge pierced.& to MooMooAmbre have a great life being a slut!You're 13 not 31 You Ho. So just stop you do not even need to be thinking about sex that young of an age. So just go somewhere with all that crazy talk when you are ONLY 13! & marcus kelly...GO PREY ON some other stupid girl that is ACTUALLY YOUR AGE!.Okay. Now i got my tounge pierced andyeah its cool and all but dont do it unless you REALLY want it and like most of the other people said go to a professional place and if your not of age or your mom or dad wont take you to do it...then obviously YOU DONT NEED iT. Yeah you can get infections if you're stupid enough not to take care of it. So if your parents wont allow you & your not of age just wait to get it done if you want it because honestly, you don't need it at such a young age. Okay? Bye.

Answer by Susan
Submitted on 2/8/2007
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I am 23 yrs old. When I was 21 I got my tongue pierced in Germany. I can't stress to you enough that you have to take care of it if you get it done. Mine was done professionally, and it still got a little irritated, even with doing the mouthwash and what not. Did you know that if you try to pierce your own tongue that you could wind up paralyzed and never walk again? its true! My mom was against me doing it as a teenager, and that is why I waited so long to get it done, I wanted to find out as much as I could about it before I had it done and I encourage you girls to do the same. as far as you 13 and 14 yr olds.. there is no need for you to be thinking about getting anything pierced but your ears. but i see nothing wrong with a 16 or 17 yr old doing it...as long as they know what they are getting into and are able to take care of it properly

Answer by Jennifer
Submitted on 2/12/2007
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Okay, so I am eighteen years old. My friend and I thought it would be the "cool thing to do" so we went and got our tongue pierced two days ago. I wanted a nose stud but my boyfriend told me it was tacky and to get a tongue ring instead. I was really nervous and I HATE needles. The actual piercing did not hurt, but that night and yesterday and today it hurts like hell. It's swollen and it even hurts to swallow. I have to take ibuprofen like candy and I rinse with Crest Pro-Health like every hour or so. I'm very paranoid about infection and I'm even having regrets of getting it done. I feel like I got it for the wrong reason, and I'm really not happy with it at all. If you want it done, go for it..but be ready to deal with the pain and swelling. That's all I have to say about that.

Answer by cameron
Submitted on 3/30/2007
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ok im a male 14 going on 15 i bought a tongue piercing kit for 9.99 and 5.99 to ship on ebay im going to pierce my toungue on wed why spend the 45.99 when you can do it your self)) ((((also use non alcohol mouth wash to clean your mouth if does have alcohol dont use it because i read that your mouth has alot of bacteria some of it is good and actualy helps heal it and alcohol kills it all AND if theres no bacteria to heal it you have an open wound i read you will get a yeast infecton from it!!)))) also for 9.99 the kit comes with the following ((EVERYTHING STERILIZED)) 2 latex glove/triceps for claping your tongue in place/A 14GAUGE piercing needle ((your needle and stud should be 14g to prevent blood cut off))and a 14gauge 1 inch stud ((your stud needs to be at least 1/4 inch thicker than your tongue cause your tongue will swell up)) a cork to recieve the needle ((so you wont stab yourself)) Profesinals pierce it from the bottom ((so you can see where its going in and wont hit a vein and bleed to death)) it might hurt less doing it from the top but i would do mine from the bottom up ok people thats it good luck

Answer by Von
Submitted on 3/30/2007
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There's been some very good answers, and some very rubbish answers in this thread. I have been into tattoos and piercing for many years now. I just got a double tongue piercing done. It didn't hurt (but your mileage may vary), but the swelling and difficulty eating are a bit unpleasant. On the subject of doing it yourself, this is a bad idea, that can lead to nerve damage/severe bleeding/loads of pain. A professional piercer can identify anything in the tongue that shouldn't be pierced, and hygiene is particularly important with the tongue. Also, do you really want to take your chances with a piercer who doesn't ask for id? If they are sloppy in that aspect, I wouldn't trust em with any part of my body. Wait a few years and go with someone decent. Just for the record, I'm 21, and didn't start getting tattoos and piercings til I was 17. John

Answer by xXlil myzXx
Submitted on 4/15/2007
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um...am 14 about to turn 15 in november n my mom said i can get it dun when i turn 15 which i am...butam kinda scared it will hurt!um..iz it???um i tell people am gettin it dun n most guys look at me n say yum....i mean my mom don't want me 2 get it dun cuz she thinks it gives giuys da wrong idea....if it did give them the wrong idea it would be der problem not mine rite???um if i was 2 do dat id only be doin dat 2 my boy friend....don't get da rong idea am still a virgin so ya....but um on da question i think u should get it dun...my brother has hiz dun n itz awsum...but itz like took da enmal off hiz teeth.....um juz go get it dun profeesionally!well peace! //much clown love// xXlil myzXx<<yes am a juggalette!

Answer by Tiffany
Submitted on 5/4/2007
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I got my tounge pierced when I turned 18. It doesn't make you slutty, but don't pierce it yourself, when you do it yourself, you are risking a lot. I got it done by a professional, in fact all my piercing have came from a professional. My ears, nose, tounge, belly button and I have a tattoo. None of them hurt at all, but dont be stupid and do it yourself. Just because you are 14 yrs old, doesn't mean your old enough.. Your not old enough to do anything legally until you are 18 and even then you aren't old enough. Before you do something think about it, do your research. Don't do it just because you think it looks cool, think about why you really want to do it, how is it going to benefit you? Don't do it for all the wrong reasons, find the reasons why you should do it and then if your parents say its ok and you find a nice clean place to do it, I say GO FOR IT!!

Answer by Dannielle
Submitted on 5/18/2007
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I am 25 years old and just got my tongue peirced a week ago. i have wanted one since i was about 17, but never had the guts, then i got married at 21; and my husband forbid me to get my tongue pierced. obviously he gave in and the next day he went with me to get it done. it didn't hurt at all, which surprised me, I think it actually hurts worse to get your ears done. the horrible part about the tongue piercing is the days afterward. your tongue is swollen twice the size; you can't talk, you can't eat, and you have to be strict about following the instructions on keeping it clean. you have to keep the ugly big metal barbell until 3 weeks when the threat of swelling is gone and you can downsize. not to mention accidentally biting down on the barbell and possibly chipping a tooth. also you can't kiss, or do anything else that is fun for 3 1/2 weeks so that is a loong time for me. all in all i am happy i got it, even though i had moments of doubt. personally i think 15 is too young. wait until you are 18... it is only a few more years away... the last thing you need is other students, and teachers thinking you are a slut, or worse calling you names. you'd be surprised at what a difference 4 years can make on a maturity level. Good Luck!!

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Question by mia
Submitted on 11/30/2003
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I'm 15 turning 16 is it too early to get my tongue pierced? Im very responsible and Im doing this for me only! when is it too young to get the tongue pierced?

Answer by Kristin
Submitted on 1/21/2004
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hey... I'm in the exact situation. i say if you can, do it! i want one so bad but my parents are really into the whole thing bout it looking slutty on a 15 year old. I'm not a slut at all and i think its really cute. If your allowed, i say do it!

Answer by Morgan
Submitted on 1/30/2004
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I'm 15 going on 16 and I pierced my tongue by myself, I really wanted it and especially my mom thought it looked slutty or whatever. I'm not trying to encourage you or anyone to do it on your own, please don't especially because of me. Just wanted to tell you yeah, if your parents will let you, that's cool.I would say i thought it would hurt more but the swelling sucks.

Answer by Amanda
Submitted on 2/11/2004
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i am about to pierce my own tongue. i don't care if my dad makes me take it out. my dad calles me a slut all the time i don't see why i can't get it done i mean i am 14!!!!

Answer by Ashley
Submitted on 2/21/2004
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i got my tounge peirced when i was 15. My mum wasnt sure at first but when she seen it she actually liked it. I think 16 downwards in age you have to be real sure. i know you probably think your old and mature enough but actually it can look stupid when your young. although im glad i got mine done

Answer by ane
Submitted on 3/6/2004
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hey I'm also 15, and i am really thinking about doing it, i don't think we are too young, i mean whats the difference if you do it now or in 5 years. so i would say you do it, but in a clean a safe place.

Answer by Tarot
Submitted on 3/8/2004
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this is to amanda. Just because your ONLY 14 years old doesn't mean your old enough to get your tongue pierced. Anyway, Morgan, how the hell did you pierce your tongue by yourself, I want to do it, but I don't know how.

Answer by Jess
Submitted on 3/11/2004
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hey yea i just pierced my tongue before & it hasnt started swelling yet, & i hope it dont too much!! cos i have to work 2morra! But yea it was a bit hard to get through, but it didnt hurt that much, a bit but not that much!

Answer by Bee
Submitted on 3/11/2004
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hey if anyone can tell me how to pierce my tounge myself let me know!

Answer by Chareleigh
Submitted on 4/15/2004
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No problem. But.... After about five years, a tongue piercing CAN induce gum erosion. Do your homework, make sure they are using the right needle type, and above all make sure your parents are okay w/ it and approve of the place it's done at. Char

Answer by Manda
Submitted on 4/22/2004
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I am 16 about to be 17 and I got my tounge and belly button peirced, a few weeks ago, and let me say it is awsome! The tounge ring guys will love and the belly ring is awsome, it is so cute, but yes get it done, it stings a little but the worst of it is when it swells, but other than that it is great!!!!

Answer by marcus kelly
Submitted on 4/29/2004
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i think u should get your toung pierce so i can stick my cock in your mouth

Answer by brittney
Submitted on 5/9/2004
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i had mine done when i was 16, by the way, don't do it yourself because i'm going to laugh when it gets infected. and what does piercing your tongue have to do with being slutty? if you think you want it done just to look "cool" you need to think again. are you going to be responsible enough to clean it twice a day, remember to brush constantly and be able to take the pain? you should think about this more.

Answer by MooMoo Ambre
Submitted on 6/2/2004
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Hey I'm 13 and i wana get my tongue pierced real bad and my mom said it was okay i just have to lie about my age and go to a place where they dont need purf of age. And to marcus kelly when i get mine pierced you can stick ur cock in mah mouth :D And YAh get it done gurl!!!

Answer by shy gurl
Submitted on 6/17/2004
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Im 16 and i got my tongue pierced last year. for those girls that want to get it pierced i think you should. If your scared dont trip it doesnt even hurt like people make it seem and yea you are going to feel alittle pain after you get it done but its worth it. Then you can buy nice ass tongue rings, and you can also match with what your wearing.

Answer by KRISSY
Submitted on 8/3/2004
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I GOT MY TONGUE PIERCED AT 14 BECAUSE I DID IT MYSELF AND MY MOM DIDN'T EVEN KNOW BECAUSE I TALKED REAL LOW OR WHATEVER MY MOM SAID WAIT UNTIL YOU ARE 18. WE STARTED FUSSING AND THAN I SAID WHEN I TURN 18 I T WILL STILL BE THERE. NO I DID HAVE ORAL SEX BUT THAT'S WHAT MOST GUYS LABEL YOU AS A ''FREAK''

Answer by Karina
Submitted on 8/6/2004
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I REALLY WANT MY TOUNGE RING PEIRCED BUT THE BIGGEST PART IM SCARED OF IS HOW MUCH IT WILL HURT SOMEBODY PLEASE EXPLAIN WAT THEY DO AND HOW LONG IT TAKES TO DO IT N HOW BAD IT HURTS AFTER!? IS THERE N KIND OF ANASTETIC OR SUM THING THAT CAN NUMB IT B4 THEY DO IT!?

Answer by IdahoFella22
Submitted on 7/7/2004
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I just got mine pierced yesterday and all and I am 21 almost 22 in a week. Don't pierce it yourself since that can cause some bad infections. Like the other people said before go to a professional if you REALLY want to get it done. Go to a pro that uses one time use sterilized equipment so you don't risk getting infections or anything and keep your mouth clean. I brush after every thing I eat and I use mouth wash and all that. I am going on day number two and its a little swollen but it only hurts a little when I eat. Just be careful not to bite your tongue ring..that hurts! LOL

Answer by michelle
Submitted on 7/8/2004
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hi im 13 and i have a vein through it.. could i still get it periced??

Answer by IdahoFella22
Submitted on 7/9/2004
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A vein through your tongue or what? You have two major veins on the bottom of your tongue. If you lift up your tongue where you can see the bottom of it you can usually see two veins. Usually dark color like dark blue. Most people can get piercings but there is few whos veins are too close to each other and can't get pierced. That's why it is VERY important to go to a professional piercer as they can tell where and if a tongue piercing is right for you. NEVER attempt to pierce your tongue yourself since that could cause some serious damage as you can go through a vein or a nerve and that would not be pretty.

Answer by sassy_sammy
Submitted on 8/20/2004
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Hi, im sammy and im 13, i live in the uk and i really want my tongue peirced. My mum said its fine and she has foned up so many places lying about my age but they said that i have to have I.D. Im thinkin bout borrowin my friends cuz we are alike but if that dont work then i guess i will peirce it myself. I know it will go bad but hey, life goes on! Oh and by the way, marcus kelly, u can stick ur tongue in my mouth 2! where u from?

Answer by psycho
Submitted on 8/26/2004
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hey, I'm 13 and I really want my tongue pierced. I don't think you are too young, if your parents will let you get it done. If any one has any suggestions on how to persuade my parents into letting me get it done e-mail me: DrummerChic587@aol.com

Answer by playboy
Submitted on 8/29/2004
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well yesterday i read this to see how to pierce my toung.......and then i read this so that night i took my clean sock and held my toung at the tip. then i tok the needle and put it on the bottom and u put the needle at the end of that thing on the bottom and and push up

Answer by urbanangel_1404
Submitted on 9/4/2004
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I'm14 and i have read all of your answers and to those who tell u to wait i say its up to u. if u don't want to wait then don't listen to these people because they won't have gone through what u have by wanting it when they were like 13 and one i suspect is even an add for their studio but yeah i need help... i have a extremely low pain threshold and i don't want to pierce my tongue my self but if i can't find a studio in Australia that lets u get it done at my age then i will be forced to because my parents don't approve...plzzzz help me!!!

Answer by jojo
Submitted on 9/7/2004
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hey ever body I'm 15 i just got mine done its great it gets a little swollen but it all good i wouldent do it yourself because you dont know the damage you can do im not trying to tell you what to do but keep in mind what can happend

Answer by Britt
Submitted on 9/7/2004
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hey dudez.. i am 13 and i am gettin mine done soon

Answer by kiki5678
Submitted on 9/19/2004
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i want my tonuge done and im bout to get it and i am 14

Answer by ashley
Submitted on 9/20/2004
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well i am almost 16 an in a week i am going to get mine done and i am the farthest thing from gay or hore also i have never herd any girls being talked about and only do it for yourself don't do it to fit in and wish me luck so i dont chicken out (lol).

Answer by Anthon
Submitted on 9/22/2004
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MooMoo ambre im 13 my html iz anthonyac1@hotmail.com ide luv u 2 suk my cock add me!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer by Krystal
Submitted on 9/25/2004
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Yeah well im 14 And have my tongue and belly button periced i dont think ne of em hurt besides my tongue the day after i got it periced but just when i ate but fo yall people thats doin it by yourself and not goin to a prof. yall some dumb asses !

Answer by Babygurl666
Submitted on 9/29/2004
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i think it's stupid 2 pierce your tongue on your own but if you're okay afterwards then fine. i wuz thinkin about gettin mine done but the parentals will flip if i even mention it(considering i got my bellyring w/o permission!) i'm only 14 and in some places(in VA) i heard u have 2 b @ least 16. can i still get it done professionally w/o having 2 lie about my age?

Answer by Binx
Submitted on 10/1/2004
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i dont agree with the whole "lesbian thing" i personally have been wanting to get my tongue periced from the time i was 12 believe it or not but i i finally have one now at 17 i wanted to wait cause u may not think its a big choice but it is i mean if u hit the nerve wrong it can "possibly" kill you. so be careful no matter what but if u are going to do it by yourself use ALOT of cleanliness...its VERY important!

Answer by k-la
Submitted on 10/3/2004
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i think most of u guys/gurls SHOULDNT PIERCE IT URSELF!! unless u wanna paralize ur damn tongue....if u hit the main vain in ur tongue...no more talkin for you so next time u think bout it...think bout not being able to talk for the rest of ur life or worse...hittin the vain and dyin...let a pro do it...thats what their paid for...

Answer by poloprincess23
Submitted on 10/10/2004
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Hey im 14 bout to be 15 and I just wanted to know if anybody can explain to me how to pierce it yourself. Email me back poloprincess23@aol.com if you have ANY advice or questions. PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ANSWERS!!!!

Answer by Italianbabe
Submitted on 10/11/2004
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I'm 15 and I got my belly button pierced about 4 months ago it didn't hurt at all and it is perfectly fine now at 4 months later. I think it all depends on the person and the fear of needles that you have.

Answer by Ellie
Submitted on 10/15/2004
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Heyy! im 14 and my kool sister said i can get my tounge pierced next week!Im SO excited!>>My best friend has hers done and it turned out nice!<<If you make the decision, follow thru wit it!<<I will;D!>>

Answer by Claudia
Submitted on 10/21/2004
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I'm 19 and i just got my tounge pierced on monday..the first two days i could only eat soup but today it feels good..i can eat almost everything and the swelling has gone down a lot(almost gone)....do i NEED to brush after every time i eat?..i use mouthwash, isn't that enough?