
it's decided, i'm getting my tongue pierced

Do it. It stings but it's nothing like when you bite your tongue. Get a piercing that's a little longer than normal to accommodate for the swelling. A one inch 14g piercing is good. It'll be swollen and sore for at least two weeks. Ice helps out a lot. Eating will be kinda difficult during that time. Just stick your food straight to your back teeth and chew kinda slow. Don't take it out or your hole will close. I've had mine for a few years now after getting it re-pierced for the 5th time.
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