tongue pierce...?

Question

hey im thinking about getting my tongue pierced..but does it like hurt at all..and does it affect your speech..and if it does well you eventually talk normal? lol oh and my parents were to say no..is there a possible way to get away with it? (my friends dad could take me to get it done) well thanks for your help!!

Answer 1

There are some good reasons why your parents say no. Not only will you talk funny, but you risk ruining your teeth (as the piercing knocks against them as, trust me, it will). Also, there is a definite risk of infection. Just because you can pierce something doesn't mean you should.

Answer 2

I can always tell if the person talking has their tongue pierced - you will just talk differently forever. As for hurting, I think it KILLS when I bite my tongue. I can't imagine driving a spike through it. Plus, you'll have an open sore in your tongue, and the human mouth is one of the germiest things there is - an infection just waiting to happen. Oh, then there are the chipped teeth. Dental work is always so much fun.

As a parent, I can tell you there's no way my child would be able to hide something like that. One word out of their mouth and I'd hear the difference. If it means that much to you do get it done, can't you just wait until you're out on your own?

Answer 3

I just had my tongue pierced 3 weeks ago...and I love it.

That being said...here are my answers to the questions you ask...

At the instant the needle went through my tongue, I didn't feel much at all. My piercer had me wash my mouth out with some super strong mouthwash for a minute just before the piercing so my mouth was pretty numb. It was pretty sore for the next 3-4 days, but nothing too major. You just need to keep it clean, follow the aftercare instructions (I have a pamphlet from my piercier if you're interested...) and be careful while eating.

As for impared speech, my speech was only impared for the first 2 days. After that, noone thought anything of it and they only noticed when I stuck my tongue out to show them...

On the subject of hiding it...it depends on your parents. I kept mine hidden from my mom for 2 weeks...not really on purpose either. I just wanted to see how long it would take her to notice and it took almost 2 weeks. But that's just my mom...she's pretty unobservant. If you're truly afraid of your parents reaction, I'd say wait...or plan to stay a few days with your friend. :) Once it's done, and you get over the initial punishment phase, they'll get over it. :) It's not like it's permanent...it can be taken out at anytime.

And now for a short tidbit for the rest of the readers/answerers...
Your opinion is not an answer to a question...it's just that, your opinion. Opinion shouldn't be stated as fact... If you think tongue piercings are ugly or distasteful, don't get one...but this young lady didn't ask for your opinion on piercings...she asked about the facts on wether or not it hurt...and the only people qualified to answer that particular question, are those that have had it done...

Answer 4

I had it done, and tried to hide it from my parents. It won't work. You're speech will be noticeably different for 2 to 3 days, possibly longer if you don't heal well. As for the pain, it is rather painful when they stick the needle through, and it's sore for about a week, but not so bad that I wouldn't do it again. I took mine out because the ball kept coming unscrewed while I ate, and I kept swallowing it. Either way, good luck. If you do decide to do it, tell you're parents not to go postal. The hole will close if/when you decide to take it out. At least you didn't get a tattoo. Or worse.

Answer 5

tounge pierce is not the best idea. first of all, it does hurt! you're poking a hole out of your tongue, not your ears! and of course it affects your speech- you will still talk but it would sound like you have something inside of your mouth...it would also be irratating because it would be harder to eat and everything...and could you get away with it? no, you can't...as much as we all love to do things that our parents disagree with, in the end, their right...please choose the best decision and not pierce your tongue until you are the right age to decide...

Answer 6

we'll of course it hurts some anyone who says oh I didnt feel anything is full of ****. You can not poke a hole in your body and not feel it. I do think it is not as bad as you think it would be. Yes for 3 days your speech will be effected because your tongue will be swollen then you will hear the clicking of the stud hitting your teeth.

Answer 7

It has no longer something to do with orientation, genuine some do it for giving yet another female exhilaration like adult adult males do, yet i comprehend alot of promptly ladies with tongue piercings...a piercing or tattoo can not coach if somebody is gay or no longer.

Answer 8

Well it does hurt and the swelling can affect your speech. If you use proper aftercare methods, along with ibuprofen and ice for the swelling, you should be ok. Proper aftercare includes- Listerine twice a day, morning and night. If you drink anything but water, smoke or eat, you should rinse with salt water after. And please, make sure you go to a reputable, licensed piercer. You could get complications if you go to someone who doesn't know what they are doing.

Answer 9

Well if you're under 18, you have to get a parent to sign for you. And if they're professional enough, they will copy your parent's ID. Unless your friend's dad convenced them you were their daughter. And it doesn't hurt to get it done, it's just sore afterwords. It swells and makes it dificult to talk but it will be easy to talk after about a week, you will talk normal again.

Answer 10

I had one, and yes, it does hurt! Almost everytime when I had a cold in the Winter my tongue got swolen and sore. You can still speak of course, but it might damage the back of your teeth.

Wouldn't do it again. Took mine out after some years..