Female Piercing

Female genital piercings have been popular for many years.  Whether they are done for decoration or for sexual reasons, they can be quite attractive if kept clean.  The healing times for any procedure of female genital piercings can range from two to twelve weeks.  After healing is complete, you can change around your jewelry and use different rings or bars.  There are many risks associated with any type of body piercings.  You will want to follow the piercing place instructions as closely as possible.  Any type of infection especially in this area could create a big problem.  So be careful and keep the area clean and dry.

Female genital piercings refers to any piercings located in the genital area.  These piercings may be ornamental, decorative, or sexual in purpose.  It is said to have started back in the ancient Roman times when Roman Centurions would pierce their nipples and attach their capes to them.  But this was found to be a myth created by a story teller of ancient times.  But body piercings did have their start back then.

For some people,. Female genital piercings are commonly due to a S-M lifestyle.  The pulling or tugging of some of the piercings can be quite painful and a master can keep a submissive under control this way.  By causing pain, the submissive will not disobey the master. 

Female genital piercings can also be a fashion statement.  They are viewed as trendy or fashionable by some.  It is an artistic form of self expression.  Some opt to get their genitals pierced for personal reasons.  They like the way it looks on someone else or they think it will make them sexier or boost their self-esteem. 

To have yourself pierced, it is best to go to a place that you have checked out beforehand and asked all the questions you need to feel comfortable with the process.  Stainless steel is used in a fresh piercing, gold can be used as well as silver in some cases.  If you happen to be in Europe at the time, they use titanium in their piercings.

There are several standard methods used to pierce the skin of the genitalia.  They can use a long needle, a needle with a cannula inside, a scalpel to cut a slit to insert the jewelry, or dermal punching.  Dermal punching is usually used with the ears and any cartilage piercings.  They also have piercing guns that get it over wit quickly.  These again are only for the ears. 

Female genital piercings will be especially sore for up to twelve weeks after the piercing.  Careful cleaning must be done to avoid getting infection in the area.  Touching the area, having sex, or any other rough activity is usually prohibited until the area heals completely.  The skin will also form a some scar tissue and after this happens, you may start to change the jewelry for more fascinating pieces.

Anything that slows the healing process will make it more painful for you if you get an infection.  Don’t clean the area with any kind of tea tree oil.  It keeps the wounds open longer than they are supposed to be.  Perfumes, cosmetics, shaving should be discontinued until healed.  Don’t touch the piercing unnecessarily.  Don’t let another person’s skin or body fluids come in contact with your new piercing.  Following these simple rules will help ward off infection before it starts, and keep your new piercing infection free and keep you feeling good and pain free as well.