The pain of a tragus piercing is similar to other cartilage piercings, described by Saunders as "modest but tolerable discomfort." Everyone experiences piercings differently though, so it's hard ...

Antitragus ear piercings have become a prominent choice in ear piercing trends, especially among men. This ear piercing is located just opposite the tragus and adds a bold, distinct look to the ear.

Okay, we've already covered that standard lobe piercings are the least painful of the bunch. Helix and tragus piercings are the next step up on the pain scale going through thin cartilage.