I noticed. :P And no, piercings doesn't hurt, it's just a tiny sting. HOWEVER, cartilage piercings has always hurt for me, but it's not really bad, soft tissue doesn't hurt, such as lips and ear lobes, can't say anything about others, since I've only had three in lower lip, one in nose (removed years ago. Phew.) and now currently six in right ear and three in left ear. :P I want to get me more.