Does having your ears pierced hurt?

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rani	hmmmmm...2 it wasnt painful at all believe me ... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

insidious_22	1.5--It was a quick sting, nothing more. I got mine pierced right before I went to 5th grade. Don't stress over it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Emily	It only hurts for a second when it's being done, and then it's fine, unless they get infected, that REALLY hurts!! So keep it clean :-) 13 is not too old, my mother didn't get her ears pierced until she was 45! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Julie J	i dont know if it hurts, but 13 isnt 2 old 2 get ur ears peirced im 13 and mine arent peirced yet my sister JUST got hers peirced when she was 18 Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Rachael <3	lobes i'd say about 3/10. it just goes kinda numb, then a little later it may sting, especially if you catch it and it can be sore when cleaning them but nothing major. and there's no age limit. i got the first holes in the lobes when i was 6, the second when i was 14. Don't be nervous about it, it really isn't too bad. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

candpcampbell58@btinternet.com	Both my daughters had their ears pierced at 3 years old with no pain and no tears Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

starames	1 it only hurts for a second just take care of them after so they dont get infected and youll be fine no age is too old sweety just keep the studs in till your healed all the way the worset part of getting it done is the anxiety before you go once you get the first one done you'll be like that was it?? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dr Frank	It is virtually painless, though the Claire's I went to will not pierce someone as younger than 13 years, you should therefore be fine, but may need mum to sign the consent. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

imgram	It's about a 2 on the pain scale, unless you jerk your head then it can hurt quite a pinch! It's important to keep turning the earrings and keeping them clean. No, 13 is not too old to have your ears pierced. Good luck, and enjoy. peace. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

manjit grover	The pain is not even.5.I have pierced small girls from 4yrs old and it never hurt them.There is a way of piercing,should use balm to rub before piercing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

eleanoraus_rex1	4. I just held my sisters hand and rinkled my face up, i went white but i didnt think it hurt Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

oakleaf1122	I got my ears pierced 5 times (in different places). I got my lobes pierced when I was 12 and 13 is not too old to get them pierced. It only hurts for a second and I would say that pain is about a 4. My pain scale probably isn't the best to go on though because I had a back surgery in January so the pain of getting my ears pierced is nothing compared to back surgery. I was so happy once I got my ears pierced because I got to go shopping for earrings and I still do today. You will be glad you got them pierced, just make sure to keep them clean if you do get them pierced. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sara c	its inbetween stubbing your little toe and having an injection Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

confused1981	It does hurt really, it just stings a little. It feels like an injection, and then the lobe goes kind of warm from all the man handling. I would say on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the worst, it is about 3. It might be a little uncomfortable while it heals though. You have to apply an antispetic to the ear and twist the stud. Usually in the mornings there is a build up of crust which you have to clean away. It can be a bit difficult to twist and that can be a little uncomfortable too. Overall though, not a painful experience at all! I don't think 13 is too old to get your ears pierced...but some places won't pierce under 16's without parents permission. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

KELJO	it does hurt but not bad. it is very temporary and the procedure is done so quickly that it is over rather quickly. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

2terbug	It feels like a pinch. It does hurt a little but only for a second. In that second it might be a 2 or 3 on a scale from 1-10. No 13 is not too old. I got mine pierced at the age of 5 then again at 16 (cause I wanted a second one). It is definately NOT the worse pain I have felt. It hurt worse when I was 5 than it did when I was 16. I think it was because I was scared. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Crazy Diamond	1 if it was more than that I would not have had them done another two times. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

fizzywo	no but it is uncomfortable later as healing takes place & you must take care to avoid infection Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

maria l	i got my ears pierce as a baby so i would not know for sure, but when i got a second hole it sting a little and then stopped, and 13 is not to old, go for it. Ps if u r a girl sure, if u r a boy, not right now wait till you r 18. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kathy f	does not hurt very much; only for a second or two. No age is too young; maybe infants should not have it done. 13 years of age is a good starting age. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Laila	I would say about a five. The biggest problem is if you get an infection in it. Now that really hurts!!! No 13 is not too old. You can have it done when you are 70 if you feel like it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Woodman	1 if that, nip your self on the arm now, that hurts more. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

coy carp	no its not too old about 4, its the throbbing after that is annoying Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dancingcar	Well it depends on the method.I had mine done in the jewellers years ago and they froze them with a liquid first.Then used a kind of gun to make the hole and the sleepers (small rings) went in the same time. A few years after I had more piercings with the stud method. That hurt a bit the first way not at all.Its not worth worrying over. 13 is not to old. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Elle	no, getting your earlobes peirced does NOT hurt. it feels like a quick pinch, then it is over.the worst pain that i had I was like 7 when i had them first done, but i had to get them done like 3 times b/c the first time there was an infection and then the holes closed. the second time, i went a while w/o wearing earrings so the backs of the holes closed. then i got my second holes done but I barely felt anything at all. and no sweetie, 13 is not too old to get them done. It is based on whenever you feel comfortable with getting them done. I got my 2nd holes done on my sweet 16. dont worry about it. It doesnt hurt at all. just a quick pinch, then it is all over. but if I were you, get studs, not hoops, there is less chance that they can get tangled on something. with studs, you have an easier time handleing them as far as cleaning goes. with hoops, it's just a pain in the rear. :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

susan189	No not at all.Make sure that they put the holes in the same place in both lobes. No pain but keep clean with Witch Hazel. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Steve F	doesn't hurt. just aftercare for a week. tcp and turn them often Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rickymeo	It doesn't hurt at all. If you compare it to the pain of a haemoroid operation it rates at minus 50 Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gerrifriend	I was 16 the first time I had mine done. It's not that painful. I've given birth, broken my wrist, been stung by a jellyfish and had a steroid injection for golfer's elbow and all of those hurt much more. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

naughtybecksy K	the pain is roughly a 2 id say. No more painful than a quick pinch. It really is very quick and will possibly sting for about 2 secs. Then its over. Good luck. If its any help my eight year old son had his done on Saturday and didnt cry or anything. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

uk_white_female	They'll use what is called a 'gun' which are often small blocks these days, they work by pressure. The piercer will draw small dots where the piercing will be and let you see in the mirror. When your happy, they hold the 'gun' to the position and clip it firmly together. The desired earing is installed in the 'gun' which is then thrown away. The pain is minor, its more the clicking noise the 'gun' makes. Pain scale: 2 Your not too old, my gran, who is in her 70's always wore clip on's, till she got the nerve to have them pierced last year! Thats an honest story! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No