Piercing Pain Chart- How Much Can A Piercing Hurt?

Piercing is a great way with which you can look gorgeous. Also, you are free to choose so many options when you want to do a piercing. With piercing, you can customize your appearance whenever you want. But, there is one thing that you can’t avoid about piercing. And that is pain. 

Therefore, today, this article will discuss the piercing pain chart. Here, you will read about every type of piercing that you can choose. Also, I have made this piercing pain chart after reading the feedback of thousands of customers and the opinions of many piercing experts. 

The pain people feel during and after a piercing can vary from man to man. It solely depends on the tolerance level of people. So, this pain chart will give you a clear idea about the pain you can expect after a piercing. 

In this article, I have divided each piercing so that you can realize how much you may feel during a piercing. Here, you will read about Ears, Face, and Torso piercings. So, keep reading the guide. 

Let’s start. 

Here is the list of each piercing and its pain chart. 

You should start reading about ear piercing because it is one of the most common. Fortunately, ear piercing is not going to hurt you so badly. The pain during and after an ear piercing can range from mild to moderate if judged on the piercing pain chart. 

Earlobe piercing is the most common. They are the least painful as well. So, if you want a less painful piercing, earlobe piercings are the best for you. 

On a scale of 1 to 10, I will give a helix piercing 2 points. Your cartilage will be pierced in this process. However, you can still manage the pain.  

Just as a helix piercing, a forward helix piercing will hurt you less. So, don’t be scred about this piercing. 

This piercing process is also not very painful. Many people can tolerate this pain. So, don’t be scared about this piercing. 

I will also give 2 points to a conch piercing because the pain is quite tolerable. 

Now, a tragus piercing is more painful than other piercing discussed above. But, again, thousands of clients have said they can tolerate the pain of a tragus piercing.

A daith piercing is quite painful. However, it will give you a great look and personality as well. 

One of the most painful ear piercings is an industrial piercing. In spite of the pain, it is one of the most popular piercings.   

Now, here comes the face piercing. It is actually one of the least painful piercings of all. You will have to bear mild to moderate pain after various facial piercings. Take a look below. 

Nostril piercing is one of the most common and popular piercings. Also, you will have to bear very mild pain after a nostril piercing. The pain is the same as poking your nose.

Just a nostril piercing, a labret piercing is also not very painful. So, if you are thinking of doing one, go for it.

I have rated a smiley piercing 2. It is also quite common among people and they love to do it. 

A spectrum piercing is the same as a smiley piercing. You will have to bear moderate pain after a spectrum piercing. 

Now, this is one of the facial piercings that can hurt you. But, again, it depends on your level of tolerance.

Yes! A Medusa piercing will hurt you. That is why I have rated a medusa piercing 3 points. But, the pain is not actually unbearable. 

Many piercing customers have said that tongue piercing is quite painful. So, this piercing is rated 3. 

Torso piercing is painful. Clients will have to bear moderate to high pain after a torso piercing. The pain is severe and can last for a few months. 

On a scale of 1 to 10, I have rated the pain after a belly button piercing 2.5. The piercing expert will pierce your naval and you can have moderate pain during and after the piercing process. 

A nipple piercing pain scale can range from 4 to 5 points, depending on the tolerance level of the customers. So, think whether you can bear the pain before you decide to do a nipple piercing. 

The locations can vary for a genital piercing if you want to do a genital piercing. Genital areas, both for men and women are quite tender. So, a genital piercing is going to quite painful for you. Therefore, if you are dedicated, brave, and confident enough, only then you should think of doing a genital piercing. Also, you will need a long time for healing wound after a genital piercing.  

If you could not find the actual piercing that you looking for, you may have listed it with some other names. Therefore, it would be better if you talk to a piercing expert and listen to the opinion of the person. In fact, it is always best to listen to the advice of an expert. 

Here are some piercings that will hurt you the least. 

• Lips piercings
• Earlobe piercing
• Helix piercing
• Dermal anchors
• Rook piercings
• Conch piercing

Q1. What is the most painful piercing you can get?
Ans. Here is the list of the most painful piercings that you can get.

1. Genital piercing. 
2. Nipple Piercing.
3. Eyebrow piercing
4. Dermal piercing
5. Industrial piercing

Q2. How much pain is normal after a piercing?
Ans. The pain after piercing depends on the location of your piercing. If you are thinking of trying piercing on your earlobe, helix, nostrils, labret, and spectrum, you will have to bear mild to moderate pain for at least 3 to 5 days. However, some piercings such as industrial piercings, eyebrow piercings, tongue piercings, genital piercings, and nipple piercings will hurt you the most.   

Q3. What is the least harmful piercing?
Ans. Here are some piercings that will hurt you the least. 

• Lips piercings
• Earlobe piercing
• Helix piercing
• Dermal anchors
• Rook piercings
• Conch piercing

Q4. What reduces piercing pain?
Ans. There are some things that you can apply after a piercing to reduce the pain. 

1. You can use a chamomile tea compress and apply it around the piercing.
2. Intake of over-the-counter anti-inflammatory painkillers.
3. Do not consume solid food for a couple of days. Instead, you can drink the liquid and eat cold foods to soothe the pain. 
4. Apply some home remedies to the piercing area such as almond oil, jojoba oil, ice compress, coconut oil, calendula oil, tea tree oil, shea butter, etc.
5. Listen to the advice of your piercing expert. The person will tell you how you will be able to reduce the pain after a piercing. 

People on earth are different. Also, each person has different anatomy. That is why different people can tolerate different levels of pain. So, it is important that you prepare yourself after doing the research well. Best of luck! 

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