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Placement

All of the female genital piercing is highly anatomy-dependent. An experienced piercer will be able to ascertain which piercing is appropriate and likely to be successful.
The piercer may need to trim the pubic hair; shaving is not necessary. Shaving can be very irritating if the piercee has never shaved or does not shave regularly. Trimming the hair allows the piercer to clean the area thoroughly, mark the piercing between hair follicles, and apply forceps without catching hair.
If a woman desires multiple piercing, placement must be decided with reference to the placement of existing piercing. Outer labia piercing can pinch a hood or inner labia piercing.

Clitoris

This piercing is rapidly growing in popularity because of the increased sensation it affords it?s wearer. The clitoris piercing can be made vertically or horizontally, through the centre of the clitoris at it?s base. Positioning is crucial. It takes about six weeks to heal a clitoris piercing.
Clitoris piercing is not performed as often as clitoral hood piercing because few women are anatomically suited to the piercing. The clitoris must be large enough to support the jewellery (at least 1/4" wide) and the hood must not constrict the jewellery. If the jewellery is constricted or twists under the hood the piercing will migrate, reject or scar.
An exposed clitoris may be pierced horizontally or vertically. If the clitoris is hooded, the vertical piercing is more appropriate to avoid twisting of the jewellery. Jewellery in a horizontal piercing is also likely to twist if the wearer?s pubic area is narrow or if she has large outer labia. Rings are appropriate for horizontal piercing only if the clitoris is exposed or very loosely hooded.
Some women seeking a clitoral piercing lack sensitivity because the glans of the clitoris is exposed and has become desensitised. A few women have written that they have experienced spontaneous orgasms immediately after piercing; this hyper-sensitivity usually decreases once the piercing heals and the clitoris grows accustomed to the presence of the jewellery.
Nerve damage is more likely to result from piercing a clitoris that is too small or from piercing through the shaft of the clitoris and through the dorsal nerve.

Fourchette

The fourchette piercing is named for its location. Highly anatomy dependent, this vertical piercing is made through no more than 3/8" of surface tissue, from the bottom wall of the vagina over the perineum. Placing the piercing into the vaginal canal tissue often results in rapid rejection. This piercing is often uncomfortable for women who enjoy vaginal penetration because the piercing is pulled into the vaginal canal.

Vertical Clitoral Hood

The vertical hood piercing made through the clitoral hood. The hood must be large enough to comfortably accommodate the jewellery. An easy way to check for comfort is with a lubricated cotton swab; if the entire cotton end will fit comfortably under the hood the jewellery will fit comfortably as well.
This piercing stimulates the clitoris directly. If the wearer finds direct touch uncomfortable, she will probably find the vertical hood piercing uncomfortable. A vertical hood piercing is often chosen if the wearer enjoys direct contact and desires to increase sensation.
The vertical piercing is usually performed using a needle receiving tube inserted between the hood and the clitoris, the piercing made from the outside and into the tube.
A few women have reported becoming desensitised to the jewellery over an extended period and that the jewellery is not as stimulating as it was when the piercing was new. In most cases the wearer becomes accustomed to the feeling of the jewellery rather than the clitoris losing sensation. Leaving the piercing empty for a few weeks usually makes the piercing feel like new when the jewellery is reinserted. Changing the jewellery from ring to barbell or vice versa can increase or decrease contact between the jewellery and the clitoris. Some women find barbells more stimulating; the bottom ball rests on the clitoris and the top ball rests over the shaft of the clitoris. Increasing the gauge often increases sensation.
A thicker gauge should be considered if the wearer enjoys pressure or friction during sex. A thicker gauge will be more comfortable and less likely to pinch or tear.

Horizontal Clitoral Hood

The clitoral hood is the fold of skin covering the clitoris, with it?s lower edges joining into the front of the inner labia. The hood can be pierced either vertically or horizontally and either a circular ring or barbell can be worn. Straight barbells can be worn after healing, which is rapid.
The horizontal hood piercing is made through the pronounced vertical ridge of hood tissue approximately 3/8" to 1/2" above the edge of the hood. The horizontal piercing does not pass through the hood itself. Some women do not have enough loose tissue to support this piercing. The clitoris and hood tend to retract when standing which may make the horizontal piercing uncomfortable or inappropriate; the position of the piercing and the ring dimensions should be selected accordingly.
Placement of the piercing and selection of the ring dimensions should be made so that the bead rests on the tip of the clitoris. The horizontal piercing is most stimulating if the clitoris is exposed. If the clitoris is not exposed, the wearer may not feel the ring unless pressure is applied to the jewellery. Larger beads (7/32" to 1/4") are more stimulating because of the greater weight and surface area.
The ring, as it passes through the piercing, can stimulate the shaft of the clitoris when pressure is applied. Larger gauge rings are more stimulating in this manner.
Women with a narrow pubic area and/or large outer labia or whose thighs compress the pubic area may find this piercing uncomfortable because the ring will have a tendency to twist. Wearing a thicker gauge will also reduce the risk of migration or tearing caused by twisting of the jewellery.

Inner Labia

Inner labia are the hairless, wrinkled, often darkly pigmented lobes of skin which fringe the vagina. They are a popular site for female genital piercing because they are very thin, relatively easy to pierce, and heal more quickly than any other body piercing.
The size of the inner labia varies greatly. The labia must be at least 1/8" thick to safely support the jewellery. Piercing should not be made through the thin folds that are sometimes present. If the inner labia protrude from the outer labia, the piercing should be placed so that the rings are not pulled against the edges of the outer labia. Inner labia piercing can be stretched easily. A thicker gauge should be considered if the wearer enjoys pressure or friction during sex. A thicker gauge will be more comfortable and less likely to pinch or tear.

Outer Labia

Outer labia form the exterior of the vulva. They can be pierced anywhere along their length, although a piercing placed nearer to the back of the outer labia can cause discomfort while sitting. Because outer labia are thicker than inner labia, they may take a lot longer to heal. Outer labia piercing is less likely to migrate or reject if the labia is very pronounced.
Outer labia piercing is easily irritated by perspiration, lack of air circulation, and friction against the wearer's clothing, thighs or the opposite labia. Occasionally a ring or protrusion of soft, inflamed tissue will form around the entrances of the piercing. Keep the piercing as dry as possible and wear non-restrictive clothing that allows air circulation. Usually the inflamed tissue recedes as the piercing heals.

Triangle

This piercing is made horizontally through the loose tissue under (not below) the shaft of the clitoris, above the juncture of the inner labia and clitoral hood. The area to be pierced can be felt as a triangular shape behind the shaft when the area is pinched with the fingers. The piercing is stimulating to the wearer when the ring is pulled, flipped up, or when pressure is applied.
The Triangle piercing is very anatomy dependent. The clitoris and surrounding tissue must protrude from the pubic bone to allow for a comfortable piercing. The clitoris and hood tend to retract when standing, which may make the piercing uncomfortable or inappropriate; the position of the piercing and the ring dimensions should be selected accordingly. Women with a narrow pubic area and/or large outer labia or whose thighs compress the pubic area may find this piercing uncomfortable because the ring will have a tendency to twist. In this case, a symmetrical teardrop shaped ring is often more appropriate than a round ring. The tapered shape of the ring prevents it from getting caught between the outer labia and painfully twisted and pulled which can cause the piercing to migrate or tear during healing. Most frequently used dimensions are 1/2" wide x 5/8" long. Wearing a thicker gauge will also reduce the risk of migration or tearing caused by twisting of the jewellery.

Christina

The Christina is a vertical piercing made through the V-shaped juncture of the mons and outer labia. Because of the thickness of the tissue healing time can be lengthy. This piercing is highly anatomy-dependent and should be performed only if a distinct ridge of tissue is available to support the piercing. Often the area flattens or changes shape with leg movements; placement and jewellery selection should be determined accordingly. Because of the friction and movement of the area, this piercing tends to migrate or reject.

Recommended Jewellery

All jewellery for the genital region should receive an OK from your piercer. He will be able to best ascertain if a certain type or style of jewellery will be effective for the piercing you want.
The specific initial jewellery for female genital piercing is:

Clitoris:
  • Barbells in 16 to 14 gauge and 5/16" to 7/16" in length; the barbell should be 1/16" longer than the width of the piercing.
  • Captive bead rings in 16 to 14 gauge and 5/16" to 7/16" in diameter.


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Fourchette:
  • Captive bead rings in 12 to 10 gauge and 1/2" to 5/8" in diameter.
  • Straight and curved barbells in 12 to 10ga and 3/8" to 1/2" in length.


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Vertical Clitoral Hood:
  • Captive bead rings in 14 to 10 gauge and 3/8" to 1/2" in diameter; the diameter should be approximately 1/16" wider than the distance between the tip of the hood and the piercing.
  • Straight and curved barbells in 14 to 10 gauge and 5/16" to 1/2" long; the length should be approximately equal to the distance between the tip of the hood and the piercing so that the bottom ball protrudes from the hood. This length allows for cleaning and grasping the jewellery to check the security of the balls. Some women prefer a shorter barbell so that the ball is completely under the hood; the barbell can be shortened after the piercing has healed. Larger beads (7/32" to 1/4") are more stimulating because of the greater weight and surface area.
A thicker gauge should be considered if the wearer enjoys pressure or friction during sex. A thicker gauge will be more comfortable and less likely to pinch or tear.

Horizontal Clitoral Hood:
  • Captive bead rings in 14 to 10 gauge and 3/8" to 1/2" in diameter; the diameter should be at least 1/8" wider than the width of the piercing.
A thicker gauge should be considered if the wearer enjoys pressure or friction during sex. A thicker gauge will be more comfortable and less likely to pinch or tear. Women with a narrow pubic area and/or large outer labia or whose thighs compress the pubic area may find this piercing uncomfortable because the ring will have a tendency to twist. In this case, a symmetrical teardrop shaped ring is often more appropriate than a round ring. The tapered shape of the ring prevents it from getting caught between the outer labia and painfully twisted and pulled which can cause the piercing to migrate or tear during healing. Most frequently used dimensions are 3/8" wide x 1/2" long and 1/2" x 5/8". Wearing a thicker gauge will also reduce the risk of migration or tearing caused by twisting of the jewellery.

Inner Labia:
  • Captive bead rings in 14 to 10 gauge and 7/16" to 5/8" in diameter; the diameter should be at least 1/16" wider than the distance between the edge of the labia and the piercing.
  • Circular barbells are not recommended as they may have a tendency to unscrew with friction from walking.
A thicker gauge should be considered if the wearer enjoys pressure or friction during sex. A thicker gauge will be more comfortable and less likely to pinch or tear.

Outer Labia:
  • Captive bead rings in 12 to 10 gauge and 1/2" to 5/8" in diameter; the diameter of the ring should be at least 1/4" wider than the width of the piercing. No more than 1/4 of the ring should be through the piercing. A ring which is too small in diameter will constrict the piercing and cause the piercing to migrate and scar. Outer labia piercing often swell considerably during the first 4 to 6 weeks, and the ring must be wide enough to accommodate swelling.
  • Circular barbells are not recommended as they may have a tendency to unscrew with friction from walking. Straight or curved barbells are not appropriate for new piercing because of the amount of swelling that often occurs.

Triangle:
  • Bead rings or captive bead rings in 12 to 10 gauge and 1/2" to 5/8" in diameter; the diameter of the ring should be at least 1/4" wider than the width of the piercing. A ring which is too small in diameter will constrict the piercing and cause the piercing to migrate and scar. Triangle piercing often swells considerably during the first 4 to 6 weeks, and the ring must be wide enough to accommodate swelling.

Christina:
  • Barbells in 12 to 10 gauge and 9/16" to 5/8" in length; the barbell should be 1/4" longer than the width of the piercing. Christina piercing often swells considerably during the first 4 to 6 weeks, and the barbell must be wide enough to accommodate swelling. Because the piercing is usually at least 1/2" to 5/8" wide, a ring of large enough in diameter will protrude uncomfortably against clothing.
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