Nipple shield (jewelry)

A nipple shield (a term often used interchangeably with 'nipple covers', 'breast petals', 'petal tops', and other variations) 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 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.

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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.

Other types of nipple shields include a silicone shield used during breastfeeding when a baby has trouble latching on. The shield protects the mother's nipple from irritation while permitting the flow of milk to the baby's mouth. Such a shield can also help women with inverted nipples nurse successfully.^[1] Breast Petals or Nipple Petals 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.