This article is from the rec.arts.bodyart Welcome & Netiquette FAQ, by Heidi Anderson with numerous contributions by others.
Yes. No. Maybe so. There is no good answer to this question besides
YMMV (your mileage may vary). It is dependent on any number of
factors, including but not limited to: your personal pain tolerance,
the skill of the bodyart professional (tattoo artist or piercer), the
quality of the needles, the body part in question. Most mods hurt at
least a little, some hurt alot. The definition of "little" and "lot"
is solely up to you, and you are going to have to decide for yourself.
 
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