Your own sweat and bodily fluids are not harmful to your piercing, provided you clean daily as directed. This can protect the area from restrictive clothing, excess irritation, and impact during physical activities such as contact sports. Make sure pillow cases are clean and changed frequently. Clean your telephone receiver with a disinfectant and avoid contact with public telephones. It is advisable to sleep in a cotton tank top or tee shirt especially if you have any pets that get on or in your bed.
Many women find sleeping in a bra or sports bra to be comfortable with a healing nipple piercing.
If something feels sore, it means you need to ease up or stop for the time being. This is required even if you are in a monogamous relationship. It is mandatory for your health and safety during the entire minimum initial healing time. Pleasure Plus condoms have extra room for jewelry. Use water- based lubricants such as KY Jelly.