BYRDIE: Should you have a piercing with a stud or Prince Albert RINGS? MT: It depends, and we offer both options for initial piercings. Very generally speaking, rings take a bit longer to heal than studs, only because they get torqued more easily. However, a poorly fitted or angled stud can be more uncomfortable than a ring. We give people a choice, and the truth is that both can heal well as long as they are properly fit Tongue Rings.