Tit for Tat: How One Woman Stopped Her Pushy Ex with the Ultimate Piercing Proposal
The world of dating is full of awkward conversations, wild requests, and, if you’re lucky, a few moments of petty revenge that leave you feeling like the true main character. But sometimes, one person’s boundary-pushing is met with a comeback so good, it deserves to be immortalized on the internet. Such is the case with the viral Reddit post “an eye for an eye, a body piercing for a body piercing,” which delivered a masterclass in shutting down persistent badgering—and left the entire r/PettyRevenge community cheering.
Let’s dive into this hilariously relatable tale of body autonomy, boundary-stomping, and the perfect “tit for tat” response that had everyone clapping (and wincing).
The Nipple Piercing Saga: When “No” Isn’t Enough
Our story begins with u/maraschinominx (OP), who was dating a guy enamored more with her looks than her personality (her words, not ours). As someone with a love for piercings—a lip ring, septum, multiple ear piercings, and a nostril ring—she had the body mod cred, but drew the line at nipple piercings. Why? Simple: fear of pain, complicated aftercare, and the trauma of a previous navel piercing rejection.
Despite explaining her reasons (twice), her boyfriend just couldn’t let the idea go, bringing it up again and again. “So I know you don’t want to but I just think it would be so hot if you got them pierced, I’d really like it,” he said—ignoring her repeated, well-articulated boundaries.
At this point, many would’ve just rolled their eyes or stewed in frustration. But OP had a better idea—one that would make even the pettiest among us proud.
The Art of Petty Revenge: “If You Get Your Dick Pierced…”
Instead of another round of explanations, OP flipped the script. When her boyfriend pressed the issue for a third time, she replied (deadpan): “You know what I always thought would be so hot? If you got your dick pierced. Right through the tip.”
His reaction? Immediate, visceral horror: “Oh Jesus no that would be so painful! Oh god!” To which OP replied, with the calm authority of a Jedi master, “Exactly!”
The result? He never brought it up again.
The r/PettyRevenge community was delighted, with u/CoderJoe1 quipping, “Tit for tat, eh? You nipped that in the dick.” Others riffed on the phrase, with “Tit for tip?” and “Better than tit for taint, I suppose.” The wordplay alone could fill a jewelry shop window.
Community Wisdom: Turnabout Is Fair Play
Commenters chimed in with their own stories, advice, and (sometimes graphic) piercing experiences. The top-voted comment, from u/PopcornyColonel, shared a parallel: When her boyfriend lobbied for a threesome, she replied, “That would be great and that I wondered which guy we should invite in to join us.” Unsurprisingly, the subject was never raised again.
u/Normal-Matter-7475 took it a step further, recounting how she’d respond to requests for anal by offering a “quid pro quo” with a toy—“Absolutely! But you need to put this up yours first!” Sure enough, the conversation usually ended right then and there.
The consensus? If someone can’t take what they dish out—or flinches at the mere suggestion—it’s probably time they stopped making those demands in the first place.
The Piercing Pain Olympics: Nips vs. Tips
As you’d expect from Reddit, the comments quickly devolved into a spirited debate over which piercing is more painful: nipples or genitals.
u/GetPeggedorDieTryin, a proud owner of both, claimed “the dick piercing is less painful than the nipples.” Others disagreed, with u/Fairy-Pie-9325 insisting genital piercings were “a lot more” painful. Some, like u/Humble_While_4039, described nearly passing out when their nipple piercing snagged on a loofah. Still, others insisted, “It doesn’t hurt thaaat bad. I did it twice. Well, three times I guess.”
What’s clear is that pain is subjective, but the healing nightmare is universal—and as u/JazzyCher pointed out, nipple piercings can take six months to a year to heal, during which time “he can’t touch them anyway.” So much for instant gratification.
Boundaries, Empathy, and the Power of Petty
Beyond the jokes and horror stories, the thread carried an important message: respecting boundaries is sexy. As u/plotthick noted, “If he’s gonna push your clearly-stated boundaries, he can at least use his brain to figure out why that’s a bad idea!” Several commenters pointed out the glaring empathy gap—why should anyone do something painful and risky just to please a partner who won’t reciprocate?
OP herself confirmed she’s long since broken up with the boundary-pushing boyfriend—and, in a delightful update, realized she’s “only into women” anyway. Sometimes, the best revenge really is living well (and knowing exactly who you are).
Conclusion: The Last Word (and the Last Laugh)
Whether your petty revenge is a perfect comeback, a clever role reversal, or just sticking to your guns, the moral of the story is clear: Don’t let anyone guilt you into body modifications (or anything else!) you don’t want. And if someone just won’t listen? Sometimes, a taste of their own medicine—preferably involving imaginary needles in sensitive places—does the trick.
Have you ever shut down a pushy request with a perfectly timed comeback? Or had a body piercing horror story that left you swearing off jewelry forever? Drop your tales (and your best puns) in the comments below!
And remember: when it comes to boundaries, it’s always okay to say “no”—but it’s even more fun when you can say it with style.
Original Reddit Post: an eye for an eye, a body piercing for a body piercing