i did it... just out of curosity and to see what it felt like. I kept it in for a few months and then got rid of it. Its really not ALL THAT... When mine was pierced it went into a nerve that constantly would get pinched and bring me to my knees no matter where i was... well after falling in agony and pain time and time again it was time to remove it. I'm quite fine with out it... and my nipples are purty. Yes, they are purty... just trust me