eli5: why is anesthesia not applied in these cases?

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Piercings and tattoos, I mean. Wouldn’t it be easy if we just applied anesthesia? I don’t know if there’s a reason why, but I do wanna know.

*Also, why isn’t anesthesia applied for IUD insertion?

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Piercers aren’t medical professionals. They aren’t licensed to administer anesthesia.
As for IUD’S, it’s about history. The majority of medical science was performed and written by men, who have no idea how painful most procedures can be on women.
If men want a vasectomy, local anesthesia is applied, but having a piece of metal inserted in a woman is not. Some drs will give anesthesia, but you have to ask beforehand, and if not, Dr. Shopping is the best bet. You can always find a women who understands. Yes, I realize that sounds sexist.. but men simply don’t understand.

*I’m sure I will get downvoted.. but even my BF tried telling me “because it’s just a bit of pressure” SMH

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