I used to not like them, but as they have become more main stream, I have gotten over it. I would love to have my navel pierced, but just haven't gotten around to it. I do have 7 holes in one ear and 3 in the other and a nipple piercing, and 2 tattoos. For me, the answer is no, it didn't hurt. I got my 3rd holes in my ears almost 27 years ago, before it was fashionable, for sure. I am not a fan of larger holes in peoples ears, not do I like eyebrow or nose piercings, but to reach his own. What ever reason people have for doing it, it is not any of my concern, nor is what I do anyone elses.