always you brand new Needles ,,usually 18-25 guage, one inch or longer is recommended. But her advice is to use 1.5 inches if you are doing 22 guage. For beginners, 22 guage is a good start. 18 gets to be quite larger. Now the prep area to be pierced with alcohol and (clear) betadine . Make sure the sub is comfortable and ready. I would recommend telling the sub to take deep breaths right before you insert the needle and then to slowly releasing as you pierce through.
The needle itself should travel just underneath the surface (the subcutaneous layers) of ordinary skin, to emerge through the skin a short distance from where it was inserted.
Dont PIERCE THE FOLLOWING AREAS:::::WRISTS, HANDS, INTERNAL ORGANS,BONES, EYES,OR THE SPINE. AVOID THE ARMPIT,STERNUM,and the areas with many veins.
Make sure you check with your sub and see if she is prone to fainting at sight of blood. also make sure there is a 1st aid kit,,,water,,,and blankets near by just in case she/he would go in shock. Also,,,,never do this alone with just 2 what if they both pass out (so invite the family) lmao just be careful!
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