Intimate piercing for women: care, variations and tips

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What intimate piercings are there for women? Here you can find out everything about popular variants, risks and costs.

Of course you ask yourself: Doesn't the piercing in this sensitive area hurt beyond words? And doesn't it take an extremely long time for the piercing to heal? Questions about questions. And that is of course understandable.

After all, an intimate piercing is a bit more complicated than onein the ear, aor onein the nose. And it's about a very special part of the body, namely the female source of sexual pleasure. You don't just let a piercer do the piercing without giving it some thought first.

Intimate piercing: more than jewelry?

One thing in advance: an intimate piercing is not just pure jewelry. It hasn't been proven, but there are certainly piercings that make the stimulation from your partner more intense during sex.

However, this varies from woman to woman and also depends on the location of the intimate piercing. There are various types of intimate piercings for women. By the way:In the gofeminin forum, users share their experiences on the topic of genital piercing.

Does an intimate piercing hurt a lot?

Basically you can say: Of course a piercing hurts. No matter where. And of course the intimate area, especially the clitoris with its many nerves, is particularly sensitive, which doesn't make things any easier. Nevertheless, the pain is not that much worse than with a classic piercing through the mouth, belly button or nose. But of course: you have to be brave.

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Clitoris & Co: The different intimate piercing variants

When it comes to intimate piercing, the clitoral hood piercing is the most popular. This involves piercing the fold of skin that covers the clitoris. Many women describe having a piercing through the-Foreskin is supposed to make sex particularly intense.

Of course, you can also have your clitoris pierced yourself, but this is only for women who are very insensitive to pain. There are also piercings through the outer and inner labia and perineal piercings. Because it all sounds complicated, here is an overview of the individual positions:

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1) Christina-Piercing:
The piercing goes in at the top, where the outer labia come together, and comes out again at the top of the mons pubis.
2) Clitoral hood:
There are two options here: 1. The ring or curved pin is pierced vertically through the clitoral hood. This lifts the clitoris slightly and makes sex much more stimulating. 2. The piercing (ring or pin) is pierced horizontally through the foreskin of the clitoris. The stimulation of the kitoris is not as strong as with vertical piercing.
3) Clitoris-Piercing:
Here the piercing is done vertically or horizontally through the clitoris. Yes, ouch. An experienced piercer is mandatory here so that no nerves are damaged. This type of piercing can be stimulating during sex, especially if it is pierced in such a way that it slightly raises the clitoris so that it can be better stimulated.
4) Labia Piercing:
Here the piercing is done through the inner labia.
5) Princess Albertina Piercing:
This piercing is done from the urethral opening towards the vaginal opening. And yes, it kind of hurts just to read it.
6) Labia Piercing:
Here the piercing is done through the outer labia.
7) Fork-Piercing:
The piercing is done below the point where the two labia minora come together again.

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Intimate piercing: What are the risks?

As with any piercing, there are risks, but you can minimize them by choosing a good piercing studio. You definitely shouldn't get an intimate piercing at any fairground! The risks: When piercing, nerves can be damaged, which would of course be fatal in the clitoris area.

In addition, the newly pierced piercing must be kept clean. After all, you don’t want to risk infections. Absolute hygiene in the piercing studio of your choice is mandatory. And afterwards, of course. After all, a piercing is a wound. So let's move on to the next important point: care.

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Intimate piercing: the right care

No matter how hot the new piercing may look: at first you are only allowed to look at it, not touch it. So you can put your sex life on hold for a few weeks. This is important so that the punctured hole can heal and the area does not become too irritated. Your piercer will be able to tell you exactly how long. But it can definitely be three to four weeks.

After piercing, hygiene is the top priority. Inflammation and germs are all too easy in the intimate area, as the skin is usually hidden under clothing and is therefore hardly exposed to fresh air. Therefore, always clean carefully with water. Washing lotions are taboo during this time. We also advise against using disinfectant sprays.

Intimpiercing: Dos and Don'ts

Here are a few basic rules for the first time:

  • Do not touch with unwashed hands
  • Do not rotate or move the piercing while there is still a crust
  • Be careful with friction or pressure from clothing that could snag the piercing
  • Bathtubs, saunas, swimming pools, solariums, etc. are taboo for around 4-6 weeks
  • Avoid contact with soap, shower gel, etc
  • Avoid contact with foreign body fluids such as saliva, semen etc
  • Rinsing or baths with chamomile concentrate and disinfection with salt water (available in the pharmacy as a saline solution, for example) are well suited for care.

In any case, it is best to have your piercer give you precise instructions. Here you can find out how many weeks it takes for it to heal and what measures can be taken to prevent or relieve inflammation.

Some people swear by cooled chamomile teas, which are anti-inflammatory and dabbed on with a cotton swab. Others recommend salt water solutions. So: Unfortunately, asking is mandatory. And don't be shy, your piercer will be happy to advise you.