Vagina piercings are more common than you might guess.
Research estimates somewhere between0.8%and2%of women have one.
How much does it hurt?
And how will it affect sex and pleasure?
Here’s everything you better know about the process, risks, and benefits of vaginal piercings.
Below are the main types of clit piercings.
Of course, if you’re determined to get it, there’s always doggy-style.
The labia majora (outer lips) and labia minora (the inner lips) can be pierced.
Although typically an ornamental piercing, an outer labia piercingcanadd to sexual pleasure, according to Angel.
Angel likens it to the guiche piercing on people with penises.
“A partner with a penis will likely feel it during penetrative intercourse.”
This is the vulva-owner iteration.
“I’m more easily able to have a squirting orgasm,” she adds.
But even more, decorative piercings can result in boosted pleasure vis-a-vis boosted confidence.
OB-GYNFelice Gersh, M.D., says, “This would cause intense trauma to tissue.
The jewelry “catching” a condom or barrier is also possible though unlikely.
If you’re not convinced your piercer knows what they’re doing or understands your anatomy, leave.
“This reduces the risk of infection with a blood-borne pathogen like HIV or hepatitis.”
An allergic reaction to the metal used is another possible risk.
Bickman recommends using titanium or stainless steel.
As a general rule,clitoral piercingsand Princess Alberta piercings are more painful than labia piercings.
But my friend passed out on the table.”
“In two seconds it was over.”
And a Christina piercing can usually take closer to six to nine months to heal.
“All the piercings require the same jot down of care as they heal,” says Angel.
This includes:
Pro tip: If you like the way the piercing looks, keep it in.
The triangle piercing is more apt to bleed than others.
But some of them won’t bleed at all.
Or just wear your period panties.
However, barrier use after getting a vaginal piercing is nonnegotiable.
“After intercourse, be sure to follow the cleaning protocols,” says Bickman.
Then you have to purchase the jewelry, which usually brings the total cost toat least$120.
More if you opt for gold or platinum.
Nowadays many piercers use social media to show off their work.
“Seeing healed photos is huge,” says Radermacher.
A consult sounds more awkward than it is.
“The right piercer will put you at ease.”
Next, the piercer will help you select jewelry.
Then you’ll head to the private room and remove your lower clothes.
Then you’re pierced.
At this point, the piercer will likely apply a cooling, soothing saline pad, which minimizes stinging.
Often piercers will pierce it with a longer post or wider diameter, to allow for swelling.
Just be sure you understand the potential risks associated with piercing your vagina and extensively research the process beforehand.
