Nipple shield

Nipple Shields

A nipple shield is a piece of body jewelry worn on the nipple, partially or fully covering the areola. The shield part of the jewelry encircles the nipple, and can be held in place by various means, such as adhesive, suction, or friction, but is most often held in place by a nipple piercing. The primary intent of a nipple shield is usually to lift, adorn, and ornament the nipple and/or the breast, in the same manner as other body piercing jewelry. A nipple shield can also be worn to smooth the transition between nipple and breast, so as to disguise the protuberant feature and present a smoother clothed profile.

Janet Jackson "Wardrobe Malfunction"

A nipple shield was infamously shown on television in the United States, and other places around the world, as part of Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" during the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show. See also [ Adult Industry Condemns Superbowl Stunt ]

Breast petals

Breast petals, nipple petals, nipple stickers, or nipple stickies are a type of nipple shield similar to an adhesive bandage which are sold as a lingerie accessory and are worn to prevent nipples from showing through sheer clothing or lingerie. Many feature a flower shaped design. They may also be worn to prevent irritation of the nipples.

Pastie

Sequined Pasties

Pasties (sing. 'pastie' or 'pasty') are adhesive coverings applied to cover a person's nipples and/or vulva. They vary in size, but are usually not much larger than the areola. Pasties are usually applied with a special tape or glue fixative, often gum arabic. This is the origin of their name, as they are quite literally "pasted" onto the body part.

Pasties emerged as a way to censor views of the nipple following the introduction of toplessness in theatre; conversely they emerged in burlesque and striptease as a way to reveal as much of the breast as possible without being entirely topless. Their form-factor was established by 1930 and includes a variety of colors, diameters, and shapes.Burlesque performer Carrie Finnell is attributed with adding tassels which hang from the center and incorporating tassel twirling as part of a performance. In parts of the United States, erotic dancers wear pasties in strip clubs to comply with laws against full toplessness; these range from pasties which cover the areola, to band-aids which are wrapped only around the nipples.

Pasties covering the vulva followed nipple pasties completing the two pieces usual in bikinis and similar outfits, thus also receiving the name of "strapless bikini."

Pasties are worn by many neo-burlesque performers and are also found in night clubs, fetish parties, parades, and occasionally the beach. Some women who choose not to wear bras wear pasties to prevent their nipples from protruding visibly through their shirts.

Merkin

A Merkin

A merkin (first use 1617) is a pubic wig. Merkins were originally worn by prostitutes after shaving their genitalia, and are nowadays used as decorative items or in film making.

See also Piercing and/or Genital jewelery

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