I just love how we all are different on our opinions
I had the bra distractions too....I was pierced 3 times, my first one migrated out so my left nipple was done twice, so I've had both hoop and barbell to start out with...the barbell "crusties" hurt FAR less than the hoop ones...and the barbells were much more comfortable to turn.
keep in mind I only said get them done one at a time if you have a active sex life where nipple play is a big part so they are not both excluded at the same time
did anyone elses piercer tell them that no seminal fluid could contact the nipples?