Why Women Choose an Intimate Piercing
The reasons are as unique as the women themselves:
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Sensuality & Pleasure: Some piercings can enhance sensitivity and sexual stimulation.
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Empowerment: A statement of body ownership and confidence.
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Aesthetic Appeal: Simply loving how it looks.
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A Private Rebellion: A subtle “this is my body” in a world that loves to comment on it.
By the early 2000s, when celebrities like Janet Jackson and Christina Aguilera casually mentioned their intimate piercings, the conversation became more open – and the trend spread.
Types of Female Genital Piercings
Your anatomy and personal preference will help decide what’s possible. Some popular choices:
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VCH (Vertical Clitoral Hood): The classic choice, vertical placement on the hood.
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HCH (Horizontal Clitoral Hood): Same idea, placed horizontally.
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Triangle Piercing: Just beneath the clitoral shaft, at the base of the hood.
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Inner Labia: On the inner folds, often done in pairs.
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Outer Labia: On the outer folds for symmetry.
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Fourchette: At the perineum.
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Princess Diana: Like the VCH but off to the side.
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Christina: Vertical piercing above the pubic mound – decorative, not for sensation.
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Princess Albertina: Piercing of the female urethra – rare and anatomy-dependent.
Can You Pierce the Clitoris Itself?
Technically yes, but it’s very rare and often not recommended.
The clitoral glans is loaded with nerve endings; damage can mean loss of sensation. Most women (90–95%, according to expert piercer Elayne Angel) don’t have anatomy that safely allows it.
How It’s Done
After discussing your anatomy and placement options, the piercer will clean the area with antiseptic, mark the spot, and use a sterilised needle.
The whole process? Just a few minutes.
The commitment? A few weeks of mindful aftercare.
Healing & Aftercare
Most intimate piercings heal in 4–8 weeks, but everyone’s different.
Aftercare basics:
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Wash hands before touching the area.
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Rinse with Aphraheals Piercing Nazorg Spray after showering.
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Avoid swimming and hot tubs until fully healed.
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If near the urethra, clean before urinating.
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No touching (yours or anyone else’s) during healing.
Sex & Intimate Piercings
Yes, you can have sex – but healing comes first.
Use condoms or dental dams to keep fluids away from the piercing until fully healed.
If it hurts? Stop or slow down. Pleasure shouldn’t be painful.
Risks to Consider
Like any piercing, there are risks:
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Bacterial infections
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Allergic reactions to jewellery
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Nerve damage
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Bleeding or scarring
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Transmission of STIs or hepatitis
Pro tip: Choose a reputable, GGD-approved studio (hi!) and quality jewellery – think implant-grade titanium, surgical steel, or solid gold.
Why Choose Us for Your Intimate Piercing?
At Piercings Works, we combine years of experience with absolute discretion and top hygiene standards. We’ll walk you through every step – from anatomy check to aftercare – so you feel informed, safe, and in control.