Both of my nipples are pierced. The first jewelry was 14 gauge, then over several stretchings I got up 2 gauge. The larger jewelry was uncomfortable when sleeping or when a seatbelt crossed my chest. I am now back to 14 gauge barbells. This all started about 1995, and yes, I'd do it again. Each stretching was sorta like a new piercing, anyway. Both nipples are tattooed, also. Yes, the actual nipples, not just the area around them. What a rush to tattoo those nips!