Female Genital Piercing | General info & Aftercare
Genital piercings are by far the most erotic,
sensual, controversial, and lately...the most popular form of bodily
enhancement. There are a wide variety of reasons people choose to
pierce their genetalia, whether it be to celebrate a slave/master
relationship, to enhance sexual stimulation, or simply to adorn the
body with yet more shiny jewelry. Whatever your personal reason may
be, it goes without saying that a genital piercing requires a lot of
commitment and dedication to baby your new piercing to prevent
infection.
Though, naturally, during healing piercees must engage in safer sex
and avoid sharing bodily fluids. Even if you are in a monogamous
relationship, latex barriers must be used, including for oral
contact, during the entire initial healing.
There is no requirement for abstinence during healing, but you must
be hygienic, and ease up or stop (for the time being), if you
experience discomfort or pain. In fact, the initial hypersensitivity
that often accompanies a fresh piercing can make for interesting and
even enlightening experiences.
The following piercings are pictured and discussed below:
Vertical Clitoral Hood Piercing (VCH) 4-8 week healing time
Horizontal Clitoral Hood Piercing (HCH) 6-8 week healing time
Triangle Piercing 2-3 month healing time
Inner Labia 4-6 weeks healing time
Outer Labia 2-3 month healing time
Fourchette 2-3 month healing time
Clitoris Healing time 4-6 weeks
Princess Diana Healing time 4-8 weeks
Christina Healing time 4-8 weeks
Piercing Aftercare
NEVER touch your piercing with dirty hands. Wash hands immediately
before touching or cleaning your piercing every time.
The best place to clean your piercing is in the shower. Allow clean
water to run over and saturate the piercing before you begin to wash
it. This will help to soften and wash away some of the dry, crusted
discharge from around and on the jewelry. Remove the rest before
washing with a wet cotton ball.
For at least the first week or two, take showers instead of baths.
Sitting in a bath tub could introduce bacteria or harsh soaps to
your genital area, causing irritation or infection.
A soap product is not necessary for most - you don't want to kill
the healthy bacteria that live in the genital region. A simple sea
salt or saline solution wash twice a day (and after sex or
masturbation) is sufficient unless you start having a problem.
If you feel you need to cleanse the area more thoroughly, use a mild
liquid anti-microbial soap (like Provon or Satin - ask your piercer
about availability of similar products) and clean the piercing by
applying a tiny drop of soap to piercing and jewelry. Then
thoroughly rinse by applying clean water.
Pat (do not rub) piercing dry with a clean, dry paper towel or
similar paper product. Do NOT use washcloth or towel, as these are
breeding grounds for bacteria.
Thoroughly clean piercing once a day for the duration of the
estimated healing time for your particular piercing. Remember, this
is an initial healing period only. Your piercing will not be
completely healed until many weeks after the initial healing time is
over.
DO NOT use any ointments, creams, or astringents on your new
piercing.
DO NOT allow your piercing to come in contact with any bodily fluids
for the first few weeks while it is healing. This includes saliva as
well as semen. So, you are not restricted from sexual activity, but
a condom or dental guard must be used for any and all sexual
contact, or you are putting yourself at risk for infection. This
includes masturbation and/or the use of sex toys.
BE SURE that everything that touches your piercing is clean. This
includes clothing and bedding as well as your hands. If you
experience itching or severe discomfort, you may be having a
reaction to your laundry detergent. Switch to something without all
the stain-removing and bleaching agents.
Important information on selecting a piercer:
Genital piercing is special because there is potential to directly
affect your sexual pleasure. A poorly placed piercing can result in
either a missed opportunity for enhancement, or a negative
experience and a loss of sensation, either temporary or permanent.
Unfortunately, many piercers have NO specific training in genital
piercings whatsoever! Be careful when you choose your piercing
artist if you want to avoid any possible risks.
CHECK OUT:
Body Modification
Genital Piercing Risks
When To Avoid Piercing
Piercing Jewelry Safety
Piercing Pain & Rejection
Body Piercing-Healing Phase