I really want to but i'd like the opinion of others too. Like do you guys find it attractive or not? And have any of the other girls on these forums done it?
Should i get my navel pierced?
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In a word--NO
But I'm 50 years old,so my taste in female decor may be different than todays youth. Body piercing other than the ear lobe is not attractive to me. It's a turn off!
But I'm 50 years old,so my taste in female decor may be different than todays youth. Body piercing other than the ear lobe is not attractive to me. It's a turn off!
I think it's cool if the girl has a nice stomach, if not it sort of draws attention to it which might not really be the best idea.
This 32 year old mother of 3 has one.
I love mine!
I got it for my 28th birthday... I was finally starting to get my old body back after having my 2nd child.
I had no problems with it... it was quite sore for about three days, but I followed all the instructions and it healed nicely within a year.
Then, I got pregnant again... I wore it up until the 9th month and then I slipped it back on the day I got home from the hospital.
It inspires me to keep doing my crunches, cardio, etc... and I like the way it looks. It's a personal thing... either you like it or you don't... but for me it is symbolic of a sort of peace I have made with my body.
I used to hate my body but instead I decided to give it jewelry. The navel ring is a symbol of my love and respect for the amazing body I have been given and the things it can do... I have great pictures of me with a HUGE pregnant belly and a litle gold ring sticking out!
And I have pictures of me with a flat stomach and the little gold ring shining.
It's a celebration of my belly after years of hating the poor thing.
edit: Tripleshot, yes, it is a generational thing. And Mr Isla had a FIT at first... but that may have been part of the reason I did it. I got the idea from watching all the girls on mountain bikes... My family was a bit surprised, but in the end it is so personal and private, no one minds.
I love mine!
I got it for my 28th birthday... I was finally starting to get my old body back after having my 2nd child.
I had no problems with it... it was quite sore for about three days, but I followed all the instructions and it healed nicely within a year.
Then, I got pregnant again... I wore it up until the 9th month and then I slipped it back on the day I got home from the hospital.
It inspires me to keep doing my crunches, cardio, etc... and I like the way it looks. It's a personal thing... either you like it or you don't... but for me it is symbolic of a sort of peace I have made with my body.
I used to hate my body but instead I decided to give it jewelry. The navel ring is a symbol of my love and respect for the amazing body I have been given and the things it can do... I have great pictures of me with a HUGE pregnant belly and a litle gold ring sticking out!
And I have pictures of me with a flat stomach and the little gold ring shining.It's a celebration of my belly after years of hating the poor thing.
edit: Tripleshot, yes, it is a generational thing. And Mr Isla had a FIT at first... but that may have been part of the reason I did it.
I got the idea from watching all the girls on mountain bikes... My family was a bit surprised, but in the end it is so personal and private, no one minds.Funny that you mention being pregnant with it, my sister in law had one and when she started getting bigger in the coming months before delivery my brother had to cut it off with a pair of wire cutters, seems the naval wanted to stay in the same place but the stomach wanted to grow around it, ouch.
healed nicely within a year? Wow.
As to gettting it pierced...if you want it for yourself, get it--what else matters other than your own opinion?
Oh, to answer your question--the woman having a piercing isn't going to make or break what I think about her as an individual--and being attractive has nothing to do tatoos or piercings.
As to gettting it pierced...if you want it for yourself, get it--what else matters other than your own opinion?
Oh, to answer your question--the woman having a piercing isn't going to make or break what I think about her as an individual--and being attractive has nothing to do tatoos or piercings.
bahh like isla says it's majorly personal. if a girl would take out a ring because her present boy friend didn't like it . . .its kindof weak you should do it for your reasons, but IMO its cute on a girl.. just word of caution, steer clear of the pierced toe...
i took my cousin to get it done she got a loop and my ex gf little sis has one, not a loop, dont know how to descrive it but as two dots...they look good if you have a flat stomach, but if you got the rolls going on, id say pass.
yah, piercings/ tattoos are something you do for yourself, not for others...if you do you're doing it for the wrong reasons
But, at least you're asking about a piercing, and not a tat...a piercing can always come out
and personally, I love body art on women be it piercing or tats...but thats ME
But, at least you're asking about a piercing, and not a tat...a piercing can always come out
and personally, I love body art on women be it piercing or tats...but thats ME
Be yourself. Don't do things just to impress other people. If it's what you want to do, go ahead and do it. If you are doing it just to attract guys you are doing it for the wrong reason.
This is a good conversation.
I actually did mine against Mr Isla's wishes because it was part of me finally starting to stand up for myself with him. He was pretty unbearably controlling and dominating (including what I wore, how I wore my hair, etc) for a long time, and one day I woke up and said "I like the way it looks and I'm gonna do it!". It was a symbol of my growing sense of self and independence... better late than never.
My oldest daughter was 8 or 9 at the time, and she cried.
"Mom, only bad people have peircings!"
It was an interesting time. In the end, I think Mr Isla likes me better now, for having the courage to be myself and not let him run all over me.
I actually did mine against Mr Isla's wishes because it was part of me finally starting to stand up for myself with him. He was pretty unbearably controlling and dominating (including what I wore, how I wore my hair, etc) for a long time, and one day I woke up and said "I like the way it looks and I'm gonna do it!". It was a symbol of my growing sense of self and independence... better late than never.
My oldest daughter was 8 or 9 at the time, and she cried.
"Mom, only bad people have peircings!"
It was an interesting time. In the end, I think Mr Isla likes me better now, for having the courage to be myself and not let him run all over me.
I would love to get it done, but I am way too chicken. I think it is very sexy on the right women though. Good luck, and let me know how bad it hurts...
If you do get a piercing of any type, make sure you get the proper directions for aftercare. You can listen to the place you get it done (and I highly recommend a piercing shop that uses needles and has been recommended to you, not a place that uses a piercing gun and you're not comfortable with), but also do a little bit of research. There's lots of reputable piercing sites on the 'net that have good advice and slight different perspectives.
And yes...it's something you definitely need to do *for yourself* -- if somebody decides they don't like you just because of a piece of metal going through your body, then they're too superficial for you to waste your time with anyways. Attractiveness is something I've learned that comes from your own mindset...if you think/believe you're beautiful, you appear that way to everyone around you.
And I love Isla's story about her piercing....it's much better than myne about my tatt
~Ladi
And yes...it's something you definitely need to do *for yourself* -- if somebody decides they don't like you just because of a piece of metal going through your body, then they're too superficial for you to waste your time with anyways. Attractiveness is something I've learned that comes from your own mindset...if you think/believe you're beautiful, you appear that way to everyone around you.
And I love Isla's story about her piercing....it's much better than myne about my tatt
~Ladi
It depends on if you have an flat stomach or not, if yes it is very attractive, if not the it is not. This is of course IMHO.
I have my naval pierced and I love it. Most guys do to. Doesn't hurt either. Although you will have to clean it with antibacterial soap three times a day for six months or until it heals. It normally takes 6 months to a year for it to heal.
Isla,
I qualified my stance based on my age. I have trouble with this pervasive need to debase the human body with tatoos and piercing in places so private,only a doctor or an intimate lover should see,yet it is done by some tatooed,pierced biker dood in a sleazy shop in a seedy part of town(Thats my vision of it,not neccesaraly your experience or perception,that I acknowledge)
Now, I realize that regardless of my opinion on the issue,this practice will go on.One of my daughters has a toungue pierced and naval. She is a sexy knockout but I find the pirecings a distraction,not an enhancement.
Again, it's my old age showing.
Your belly was beautiful when you where carrying your children.(Thats how some men see the miricle of childbirth,me included) And I would think the fact that the exercise and care you took to trim the abs after childbirth would be enough. You are an attractive and intelligent woman. I do not think you need extras. Just some reassurance.
I qualified my stance based on my age. I have trouble with this pervasive need to debase the human body with tatoos and piercing in places so private,only a doctor or an intimate lover should see,yet it is done by some tatooed,pierced biker dood in a sleazy shop in a seedy part of town(Thats my vision of it,not neccesaraly your experience or perception,that I acknowledge)
Now, I realize that regardless of my opinion on the issue,this practice will go on.One of my daughters has a toungue pierced and naval. She is a sexy knockout but I find the pirecings a distraction,not an enhancement.
Again, it's my old age showing.
Your belly was beautiful when you where carrying your children.(Thats how some men see the miricle of childbirth,me included) And I would think the fact that the exercise and care you took to trim the abs after childbirth would be enough. You are an attractive and intelligent woman. I do not think you need extras. Just some reassurance.
Thanks, Tripleshot. I appreciate your words... it was something I did as part of my own struggle for self-acceptance. I know it's partly an age thing... I had to really, really think about it before I did it, and part of the reason I did it is because I generally dress conservatively. No one sees it... I rarely reveal it publicly.
Some of my favorite people were apalled by my decision... it was very out of character for me.
My oldest sister still groans and rolls her eyes when she sees it! But then again, that adds to the fun for me. Nothing like still being able to rile your 40 year old sister, ha ha!
And yes, it is a very personal and private thing... I don't always wear a bikini to public beaches any more because I have gotten some very sharp looks from people... I wear a modest one-peice or a very modestly cut bikini that hides it when I am on the beach with my children... otherwise, people may get the wrong idea.
So, a word to those who are considering it: You may get a bad reaction in public places. Be prepared to either cover up or endure the glares, because it does convey a certain disregard for convention at the very least.
Some of my favorite people were apalled by my decision... it was very out of character for me.
My oldest sister still groans and rolls her eyes when she sees it!
But then again, that adds to the fun for me. Nothing like still being able to rile your 40 year old sister, ha ha!And yes, it is a very personal and private thing... I don't always wear a bikini to public beaches any more because I have gotten some very sharp looks from people... I wear a modest one-peice or a very modestly cut bikini that hides it when I am on the beach with my children... otherwise, people may get the wrong idea.
So, a word to those who are considering it: You may get a bad reaction in public places. Be prepared to either cover up or endure the glares, because it does convey a certain disregard for convention at the very least.
On the other hand, you may be surprised by the reactions you get. While my immediate family tends to ignore my tattoo's existence or mildly/less mildly disapprove of it, my bf and his family love it and/or don't mind it. I met Xan after I had my armband done and he didn't mind it at all (though he got quite a bit of teasing from his suitemates over it), not to mention he hasn't put up any resistance to having more work done. His mother loves it (and has a small one of her own)...not something I expected at all, considering my own family's reaction.
Just be prepared with the ability and willingness to hide any bodymods that you have done, if only as a sign of respect to others (I never wear a tank top at home, for instance, and I will be covering up my tatt for my sister's wedding), because if you feel the need to flaunt it, you may need to reconsider _why_ you're having it done and make sure you're modifying your body for yourself.
~Ladi
Just be prepared with the ability and willingness to hide any bodymods that you have done, if only as a sign of respect to others (I never wear a tank top at home, for instance, and I will be covering up my tatt for my sister's wedding), because if you feel the need to flaunt it, you may need to reconsider _why_ you're having it done and make sure you're modifying your body for yourself.
~Ladi
BTW...
I don't think my parents have ever seen it. They are just now entering their 70's...
My dad pretended not hear what was going on when the news came out... it was a bit scandalous for my family!
Again, I don't usually wear clothing in public that reveals it... but when I dress up as a harem girl for Halloween, it is appropriate.
edit: Ah, Ladi, we are on the same page. You have to be respectful of others depending on the event/situation.
I don't think my parents have ever seen it. They are just now entering their 70's...
My dad pretended not hear what was going on when the news came out... it was a bit scandalous for my family!
Again, I don't usually wear clothing in public that reveals it... but when I dress up as a harem girl for Halloween, it is appropriate.
edit: Ah, Ladi, we are on the same page. You have to be respectful of others depending on the event/situation.
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