Genital Piercings
These Piercings are considered as the standard Female & Male Genital Piercings, and there are many more types, but most are just variations of these basic piercings and procedures involved.
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Genital Piercings, are done for various reasons, notably for sexual stimulation, aesthetic appeal or in some cultures and communities for sexual negation or control. Genital piercings also bring with them an awareness of one’s genitals in a way that we all too often seem to lack or overlook. It is an amazing way to pay homage to such a dynamic and pleasurable part of the human anatomy.
In Female Genital Piercings, unlike in male genital piercings, we find that they are more visually stimulating through its aesthetic appeal to the bearer’s partner. But for the most part it is only physically sexually stimulating to the bearer of the piercing.
Anatomy plays a huge role in female genital piercings, for the reason that not every woman’s anatomy can accommodate certain piercings safely. It is thus advisable to have your genital anatomy examined by a competent piercer who specializes in genital piercings, so that you as the piercee can make an informed decision on which piercing you want and are suited to.
A competent genital piercer will never agree to a specific female genital piercing unless they have examined your anatomy and are certain of the options suited to your anatomy. If they don’t, then this is not someone you want anywhere near your genitals with a sharp object.
When piercings are done accurately and positioned with regard to the anatomy and overall body symmetry of the individual bearer, it is undeniably aesthetically pleasing to both the bearer and their sexual partner. As for sexual negation and control, in BDSM Community, piercings are often used as devices to control the bearer during Body Play or to prevent sexual penetration in certain cultures for whatever reason, cultural or spiritual.
A list of Female Genital Piercings follows with a short description:
CHRISTINA
This is a surface piercing; located below the Pubic Mound, centred just above the area where the Labia Majora (Outer Labia) converge to form the crevice-like fold above the Vulva. It is essentially performed for visually stimulating and aesthetic reasons, as it does not
provide sexual stimulation. This piercing must be performed with a surface bar, custom made to fit the anatomy of the region. The healing time is between 3 to 6 months, depending on aftercare.
CLITORIS
This is a piercing through the actual Glans (head) of the Clitoris. It is also often confused with the Clitoral Hood Piercings, which are more sexually functional, as they stimulate the Clitoris by means of the jewellery worn. This piercing is not very common; it is highly anatomy-dependant, because it requires the Bearer to have a Clitoris large enough to perform the piercing, as well as, to allow the piercing success in healing. With this piercing there is also a concern of whether it will increase or decrease sensation. The healing period is between 4 to 8 weeks, depending on aftercare.
CLITORAL HOOD
This is a piercing through the thin Hood of tissue that sits over the Clitoris. These piercings do not penetrate the Clitoris in any manner, and are very functional in this regard, as the jewellery worn provides physical stimulation to the Clitoris itself during intercourse. There are 2 types, Horizontal and Vertical Hood Piercings:
1. VCH (Vertical Clitoral Hood)
This is a piercing that passes vertically through the Clitoral Hood. Although most anatomy suits this piercing, these piercings require a Hood with enough space underneath it to accommodate the jewellery to be worn, as this jewellery will rest directly upon the Clitoral
Glans (head) and Clitoral Shaft. Initially, these piercings must be performed with a curved bar for the healing period. The healing period is between 4 to 6 weeks, depending on aftercare.
2. HCH (Horizontal Clitoral Hood)
This is a piercing that passes horizontally through the Clitoral Hood. These piercings are performed more for aesthetic reasons, as it is in contact with the Clitoris less so than with the VCH (less physical stimulation). Although anatomy should be assessed, this piercing is
not necessarily anatomy-dependant, and almost all women have anatomy suitable for this piercing. The healing period is between 4 to 6 weeks, depending on aftercare.
TRIANGLE
This is a piercing that passes horizontally through the base of the Clitoral Hood tissue. It is located underneath the Clitoral Bundle, where it meets the Labia Minora (Inner Labia), and is perpendicular to the Clitoral Shaft (the length of the Clitoris). This is a very advanced piercing that is highly anatomy-dependant; it requires that the Bearer’s entire nerve bundle of the Clitoris is large enough to be able to be pulled forward during the procedure, in order to successfully pierce behind this structure. Initially, this piercing must be performed with a circular piece of jewellery for the healing period. The healing period is between 4 to 6 months, depending on aftercare.
FOURCHETTE
This is a piercing that passes through the tissue of the rear rim of the Vulva, located at the bottom of the Vaginal opening where the Inner Labia meet, and just above the Perinium (the area between the Vagina and the Anus). This piercing is highly anatomy-dependant, as the
Bearer needs to have an adequately sized, pinchable flap of skin in the region, in order to successfully perform, as well as heal the piercing. It has little to no direct sexual functionality, however it may contribute to visual stimulation. Initially, this piercing must be performed with a curved bar for the healing period. The healing period is anything between 3 to 4 months, depending on aftercare.
ISABELLA
This is an extremely advanced and deep piercing that starts below the Clitoris and above the Urethra, and travels up through the Clitoral Shaft and exits where the Labia Majora (Outer Labia) meet at the top of the Hood (lower opening of Christina). This piercing can potentially result in loss of sensation and blood loss to the Clitoris as it travels through the Dorsal Nerve, as well as excessive bleeding during the healing process. The safety of this piercing is seriously questionable. If one is looking for a safer alternative with similar aesthetic appeal,
then the Nefertiti piercing is recommended. The healing period is between 6 to 12 months, depending on aftercare.
LABIA
There are 2 types of Labia and therefore 2 types of Labia Piercings; the Inner Labia piercings and Outer Labia piercings:
Inner Labia (Labia Minora) – This is a piercing that passes horizontally through the Inner Labia. These piercings heal quicker than the Outer Labia piercings as they are performed through the Inner Labia tissue, which are not very thick when compared to the Outer Labia tissue. These piercings can also be stretched if this is an aesthetic that pleases the Bearer, and if it does, thicker and heavier pieces of jewellery can be worn, including Flesh tunnels. The healing period is between 10 to 12 weeks, depending on aftercare.
Outer (Labia Majora) – This is a piercing that passes horizontally through the Outer Labia. This piercing passes through more tissue and, thus, can be more painful than Inner Labia piercings, both during the procedure as well as during healing. Additionally, this leads to the piercing healing more slowly, due to the amount of tissue pierced. The healing period is between 3 to 6 months, depending on aftercare.
– Both of these types of piercings can be stimulating to both partners during sexual intercourse and are very aesthetically pleasing, especially when done in symmetrical pairs.
NEFERTITI
This piercing is a combination of a Christina and a Vertical Clitoral Hood Piercing; it was invented as a safer alternative to the Isabella piercing. It passes through the base of the Clitoral Hood, and exits centrally just above the area where the Labia Majora (Outer Labia)
converge to form the crevice-like fold above the Vulva (lower opening of Christina), creating a long and striking piercing. Initially, this piercing must be performed with a flexible, medicalgrade plastic bar, due to the length of the piercing. Considering the amount of tissue
pierced, this piercing can be more painful both during the procedure, as well as, during healing. Additionally, this leads to the piercing healing more slowly, due to the amount of tissue pierced. The healing period is between 6 to 8 months, depending on aftercare.
PRINCESS ALBERTINA
This piercing is the Vaginal equivalent of the more popular and well-known Penile Prince Albert. This is a piercing that passes through the Urethra and exits above the Vaginal opening. This piercing is extremely rare and requires a skilled professional to perform. This piercing is anatomy-dependant, as the Bearer’s Urethra needs to be large enough to accommodate a receiving tube, in order to perform the piercing. The piercing can be very stimulating to the Urethra during sexual intercourse. The healing period is between 2 to 4 months, depending on aftercare.
Genital Piercings, are done for various reasons, notably for sexual stimulation, aesthetic appeal or in some cultures and communities for sexual negation or control. Genital piercings also bring with them an awareness of one’s genitals in a way that we all too often seem to lack or overlook. It is an amazing way to pay homage to such a dynamic and pleasurable part of the human anatomy.
In Male Genital Piercings, almost all piercings on the Glans (head) or along the Shaft are functional in a sexually stimulating way, especially for the receiving partner Not to mention for the bearer of the piercings.
When piercings are done accurately and positioned with regard to the anatomy and overall body symmetry of the individual bearer, it is undeniably aesthetically pleasing. As for sexual negation and control, in the BDSM Community, piercings are often used as devices to control the bearer during Body Play or to prevent sexual penetration in certain cultures for whatever reason, cultural or spiritual.
A list of Male Genital Piercings follows with a short description:
(PA) PRINCE ALBERT
This is a piercing that passes through the Urethral structure and exits through the lower wall of the Urethra, and on the underside of the Glans (Head of the Penis), preferably next to the Frenulum (the small ridge of tissue that connects the head of the Penis to the Shaft). This
piercing provides sexual, as well as visual stimulation to both the Bearer, and the Receiving Partner, during sexual intercourse. Initially, this piercing must be performed with a circular piece of jewellery for the healing period. The healing period is between 4 to 8 weeks, depending on aftercare
AMPALLANG
This is a piercing that passes horizontally through the entire Glans (Head) of the Penis, perpendicular to the Shaft. It provides physical stimulation mostly to the Receiving Partner during sexual intercourse. However, it does also provide interesting stimulation of the Glans’ internal tissues for the Bearer, as well as aesthetic appeal. This piercing is recommended to be performed transurethrally (passing through the Urethral structure) as it cuts down healing time substantially. This piercing must be performed with a straight bar. The healing period is between 6 to 12 months, depending on aftercare.
APADRAVYA
This is a piercing that passes vertically through the entire Glans (Head) of the Penis, and exits preferably next to the Frenulum, for greater sensation to the Bearer during sexual intercourse (the piercing provides sexual and visual stimulation to both the Bearer and Receiving Partner). This piercing should be performed carefully and precisely between the 2 blood chambers (Corpus Cavernosum) that aid in erection. Additionally, as with the Ampallang, this piercing is recommended to be performed transurethrally (passing through the Urethral structure) as it cuts down healing time substantially. It is also performed at a slightly forward angle, in order to aid with insertion during Vaginal intercourse. This piercing must be performed with a straight bar. The healing period is between 6 to 12 months, depending on aftercare. This piercing can also be achieved in 2 stages; by first creating and healing a PA piercing, and then extending this piercing to ultimately become the Apadravya.
DYDOE/S
This is a piercing that passes through the Corona (ridge) of the Glans (head), and can be performed as either a single piercing, or in pairs. This piercing must be performed with a curved bar. It provides sexual, as well as, visual stimulation to both the Bearer and the Receiving Partner. The healing period is 3 to 6 months, depending on aftercare.
FRENUM
This piercing was traditionally performed behind the Frenulum (the small ridge of tissue that connects the head of the Penis to the Shaft) of the Penile Glans (head). However, in modern days, it is now a term used to describe any piercing along the skin of the Shaft. A number of
Frenum piercings done parallel to one another running perpendicularly down the Shaft are commonly known as a Frenum Ladder. These piercings provide sexual, as well as, visual stimulation to both the Bearer and Receiving Partner. This piercing must be performed with
a straight bar. The healing period is between 8 to 12 weeks, depending on aftercare.
FORESKIN
By virtue of its name, this piercing is anatomy-dependant, and requires the Bearer to be uncircumcised. Traditionally, these piercings were performed for the purpose of infibulation (the enforcement of chastity through mechanical means). However, in modern days, this piercing is mostly used to provide sexual stimulation, for the Bearer and the Receiving Partner. This piercing is recommended to be performed with a straight bar. The healing period is between 3 to 4 months, depending on aftercare.
GUICHE
This is a piercing that passes through the tissue between the Scrotum and the Anus, the Perineum; it is traditionally located perpendicular to the shaft. This piercing must be performed with a curved bar. This piercing provides visual stimulation, and can also prove to be sexually stimulating for the Bearer, when tugged at, or when weights are attached. One must consider that this piercing does carry an added risk of infection due to the close proximity to Anus. But if aftercare procedure is followed, there are no real causes for concern. The healing period is between 4 to 6 months, depending on aftercare.
HAFADA
These piercings are traditionally performed in pairs, and pass through the tissue of the Scrotum, and are positioned symmetrically, on either side of the base of the Shaft. However, in modern days, any piercings along the Scrotum tissue are regarded as Hafada, whether they are centred or off-centre. This piercing must be performed with a straight bar. These piercings are mostly done for aesthetic reasons – however, with the potential to stretch these piercings up to accommodate thicker and weightier jewellery, movement provided from this jewellery can prove to be very stimulating to the Scrotal tissue. The healing period is between 3 to 6 months, depending on aftercare.
REVERSE PRINCE ALBERT
This is a piercing that passes vertically through the upper wall of the Urethra, exiting the upper surface of the Glans (head), preferably next to the Frenulum (the small ridge of tissue that connects the head of the Penis to the Shaft). This piercing must be performed with a circular piece of jewellery. When compared to the traditional Prince Albert piercing, the Reverse Prince Albert piercing is less sexually stimulating to the Bearer – however, it does provide sexual stimulation to the Receiving Partner. The healing period is between 3 to 6 months, depending on aftercare.
These Piercings are considered standard Male Genital Piercings, and there are many more types, but most are just variations of these basic piercings and procedures involved.