Nose piercings and riding...

Yeah... I probably wouldn't go there again, haha. It's crazy how some places can get away with that kind if stuff. I've also seen some pretty poorly done tattoos posted on this forum and I'm amazed they are still in business.
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I think that the pain factor with piercings and tattoos vary way too much from perso to person. I always see/hear people asking if a certain piercing or tattooing a certain area hurt, and the answers always vary so much. I went to get my nose pierced with one of my friends who has her tongue pierced. She said her nose hurt more than anything else she'd had done. I can't imagine how having cartilage pierced hurt more than having a needle shoved through muscle. For me, it barely hurt at all. I'd put it on the same level as all of my ear piercings, as well as my belly button.

Thank you guys! I think my roommate and I are going to go get them really soon

Alright, I found a place. It's close to me and apparently they do really good work. I've seen some of the tattoos that they do and I've seen pics of the shop (clean!).

Another question I have... does your nose swell at all afterwards?

Mine didn't swell (aside from the growth inside, but I'm thinking that's unlikely to happen to you) it was just red for a while.

Oh good! Phew!

How do you keep it clean? I have a barn job and I will be there no more than 12 hours after getting the piercing done so I'm worried about dirt and stuff.

Soap on a Q-Tip. I have a barn job too and didn't have a problem with it getting dirty. Just make sure you clean it as soon as you get home.

Please help me understand why anyone would want a piericing.

Ruger, it's a personal choice. I think it looks good.

I got it finally! I'll post a pic in my next post...

Tada!! It really didn't hurt much.