This is definitely the most popular female genital piercing. A hood piercing is a piercing through the hood surrounding the clitoris. There are two main types of hood piercing, the vertical hood and the horizontal hood. The vertical hood adds to clitoral sensitivity while the horizontal hood is primarily decorative.
The
horizontal hood piercing is made through the pronounced vertical ridge
of hood tissue approximately 1/2" to 5/8" above the edge of the hood. The
horizontal piercing does not pass through the hood itself.
Body jewelry:
- captive bead rings or bead rings in 14, 12, 10 gauge;
- 7/16" - 1/2" - 5/8" inside diameter;
Depending on the width of the piercing and the desired location of the bead. The inside diameter should be at least 1/8" wider than the width of the piercing.
Healing Time: 6 - 8 weeks.
The
vertical hood piercing made through the clitoral hood. This piercing is best suited for a woman with a large and loose hood.
Body Jewelry:
- captive bead rings or bead rings in 14, 12, 10 gauge;
- 3/8" - 7/16" - 1/2" - 9/16" inside diameter;
Barbells and curved barbells in 14, 12, 10 gauge and 5/16" - 3/8" - 7/16" - 1/2" long. The length should allow the bottom ball to protrude from the hood.
Body Jewelry for vertical and horizontal hood piercing:
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