Originally posted by me on my Tumblr PMG in September 2013!
A Guide to some Pussy Piercings, there are others.
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Female genital piercings are actually more common than male genital piercings, and are reported to give more sexual pleasure. The most common type is a clitoral hood piercing and this piercing allows direct stimulation of the clitoris without piercing the clitoris itself (although you can do that too!). Female genital piercings are reported to be so sexually stimulating, that for some women the sensation they provide when rubbed up against clothing doing every day activities can be overwhelming! But most women report it feels great and increases their sexual appetite. During sex, the piercing will rub against the clitoris allowing for more sensation, and in fact, genital piercings allow stimulation to the clitoris in positions that would otherwise be impossible, so you can experiment a lot more between the sheets.
Christina Piercing
The Christina is not a very popular piercing, due to its lengthy healing time and high rejection rate. The Christina is a vertical piercing through the V-shaped junction at the top of the outer labia which comes out slightly above in the pubic area.
The Christina also requires specific anatomic criteria in order to be suitable for the wearer. The thickness of the skin the piercing goes through is responsible for requiring a longer healing time than most other piercings. Natural body movements can also cause the jewelry to twist and bind, which can make it very uncomfortable and just not practical.
Recommended jewelry for the Christina is a 12 to 10 gauge curved barbell. Captive bead rings are not recommended, especially for the initial piercing, although it can be used once the piercing is healed.
Estimated healing time: 12-16 weeks (or longer)
Clitoris Piercing
Piercings that actually penetrate the clitoris are much more risky than hood piercings. A potential client must be examined by a professional piercer to first see if she is even anatomically suited for a clitoral piercing. The procedure can be painful, as it goes through many nerves – the same nerves responsible for sexual response. In rare cases, it is possible for a woman to lose her ability to achieve orgasmic climax or even lose all feeling as a result of a clitoral piercing. Granted, this is a worst-case scenario, but only a highly skilled professional piercer should perform a clitoral piercing.
Fourchette Piercing
Another piercing that requires just the right anatomy, the fourchette is a less popular piercing among the general population of women. The jewelry is placed over the perineum from the bottom of the vaginal opening. Most women do not have an extra flap of skin tissue here, but for those that do, this is where the jewelry is inserted.
This layer of skin is very thin and can be easily damaged or torn with natural movement if the jewelry is caught on anything. It can also cause pain during intercourse, as it may pull the piercing inside the vaginal canal.
Recommended jewelry for the fourchette piercing is a 10 or 12 gauge captive bead ring or curved barbell.
Estimated healing time: 8-12 weeks
Horizontal Clitoral Hood Piercing
The horizontal hood piercing is most popular for its attractive look. It’s downfall is that unless the piercing is placed exactly correct and your anatomy is perfectly suitable for this piercing, it does not provide much stimulation to the clitoris.
The piercing must be placed just right so that when you are in a standing upright position, the bead rests on the top of the clitoris. The clitoral stimulation can be inhibited further by the clitoral hood if it covers it completely. For the best results, have your clitoral anatomy examined by your piercer first and let them recommend whether you are best suited for a horizontal or vertical hood piercing. Most people are only suited for one or the other.
If the piercing is done correctly, when pressure is applied it will provide some stimulation to the clitoris. Larger gauge jewelry will provide more stimulation from the weight.
Recommended jewelry for this piercing would be a 12 or 14 gauge captive bead ring or circular barbell.
Estimated healing time: 6-8 weeks
Inner Labia Piercing
Simpler and less painful than the outer labia piercing, the inner labia piercing is very popular for its aesthetic value as well as the physical stimulation. Labia piercings are simple and quick-healing, which makes multiple piercings along the inner labia very popular as well.
The skin tissue of the inner labia are easy to stretch, and there is less chance of the jewelry being rejected and migrating out of skin. It also allows for decorative additions such as weights, which the skin can easily withstand.
Recommended jewelry for inner labia piercing is a 14 to 10 gauge captive bead ring. Larger jewelry provides increased stimulation during intercourse.
Estimated healing time: 4-6 weeks
Outer Labia Piercing
Not as well suited for most women, outer labia piercings can be done as a single piercing or multiple piercings on either or both sides. Outer labia piercings tend to be rejected (skin rejects the piercing by pushing the jewelry right out) more often than inner labia piercings.
Labia piercings were once often used by men to prevent wives and slaves from having sexual intercourse with other men. Both outer labias would be pierced with a lock holding them together. Other cultures have used the piercings for decorative purposes only.
Labia piercings can easily be aggrivated by tight clothing and sweat. Wear proper clothing and exercise diligent hygiene to prevent infection. Feminine deodorant sprays should be avoided during the healing process.
Recommended jewelry for labia piercing is 12 to 10 gauge captive bead ring.
Estimated healing time: 8-12 weeks.
Triangle Piercing
I find the triangle piercing to be the most unique and intriguingly scientific of all. Unfortunately, this again is one that very few women are anatomically suited for. The triangle piercing is designed so that the jewelry is actually inserted just below the clitoral hood behind the clitoris itself. This way, when the front of the clitoris is being stimulated, the back is being stimulated as well.
In order for the piercing to be done properly, you must have enough skin to actually pull the clitoris and surrounding area away from your body to have enough room for the jewelry to be inserted underneath. Not many women fit this criteria, but for those fortunate few, this is really an amazing piercing.
It is also a piercing that requires great skill and confidence. Please be sure to see a very experienced piercist first to determine if you are even suited for this piercing, and be sure your piercist has experience in this particular procedure.
Recommended jewelry for triangle piercing is 12 to 10 gauge circular barbell or captive bead ring.
Estimated healing time: 8-12 weeks.
Vertical Clitoral Hood Piercing
The vertical hood piercing is the easiest, least painful, most stimulating, and quickest healing female genital piercing there is. Almost all women are physically and anatomically suited for this piercing, it is very attractive, and it provides the best direct stimulation to the clitoris without penetrating it.
The jewelry is inserted into the hood tissue just above the clitoris. The jewelry rests easily on the clitoris, and because it runs parallel with the natural contour of the woman’s shape, it yields to the natural movements with little or no twisting or binding.
Once the body has become accustomed to the piercing, you may find that it does not feel as stimulating as it once did. Taking the jewelry out for a while and then reinserting it, changing jewelry, or increasing gauge size can help to regain the “new” feeling.
Recommended jewelry for vertical hood piercing is 10, 12, or 14 gauge curved barbell or captive bead ring.
Estimated healing time: 4-6 weeks