Genital Piercings: Everything you Need to Know

Whatever you’ve got going on between your thighs, there’s a piercing for everyone, each one as different as the last. Some are reputed for their stimulating effects, others simply for their elegance. Before jumping into the world of genital piercings, it’s important that you know the advantages, disadvantages, constraints and risks, as well as the impact that it can have on your sexuality.

Although there’s a vast array of choices, certain styles stand out due to their popularity and their accessibility.

• The (vertical) clitoral hood piercing: This is probably the most well-known one. Positioned in a way so that it doesn’t directly touch the clitoris, it can still offer pleasant forms of stimulation when rubbed in certain ways.
• The Christina piercing: This one is placed higher up, around where the pubis and the vulva meet. Purely decorative, it’s more of an aesthetic choice as it has no direct influence on downstairs sensations.
  

• The Prince Albert: This is without a doubt the most emblematic of them all. It goes through the urethra and comes back out at the head of the penis, and can intensify sensations during penetration for both the wearer and their partner.
• The frenum piercing: This piercing located on the frenum is simple, aesthetic and compatible with other piercings.
• The guiche piercing: This more obscure option is situated between the anus and the testicles on what’s called the perineum (more widely known as the gooch). It’s well-loved for its potential eroticism through external pressure or anal play.
  

Although performed on a relatively sensitive area, these types of piercings are quick and pretty bearable on the pain scale. This, however, can vary from person to person as it depends mostly on an individual’s level of sensitivity in the chosen area. The piercing itself isn’t really the problem, it’s what comes after.

The healing process requires a lot of care and patience. Depending on the type of piercing, it can last between a few weeks and up to a few months. During this time, you must avoid sexual encounters, creating too much friction in the area, and ensure thorough hygiene practices. Some piercings also require daily cleaning in order to prevent irritation or infection. This is a step that mustn't be ignored as it helps to guarantee proper healing and long term comfort for life with your new jewel.

There are many different reasons one might choose to get a genital piercing. For some, it’s simply a question of aesthetics. Jewellery adds to the body and is a way to decorate a part of us that is often hidden away. For others, it’s a strong symbolic gesture, a way to reappropriate one's own body, and can be linked to things such as a life transformation, the rebirth of one's intimate life or a need to free oneself from centering other’s views on one's own body.

It’s possible that the piercing is a vector for pleasure. Certain placements stimulate the erogenous zones, some more intensely than others. This doesn’t mean, however, that it’s a miracle pleasure boosting tool. Above all, it offers a different sensory experience that differs from person to person depending on your anatomy and your needs.

A genital piercing can add to your sex life, but it won’t completely revolutionise it. Some piercings, like the Prince Albert or the clitoral hood can offer new sensations during sexual encounters or even masturbation sessions. They can also offer indirect stimulation to your partner(s).

For others, the effects are more psychological than physical. The fact that you feel more confident or freer can have a positive impact on desire, arousal or the enjoyment you get from being touched. Be careful not to condense this experience into a purely physical one, of course the body is greatly affected, but it also plays on self image and your relationship with others.

This may seem evident, however, choosing the right piercer is absolutely crucial. They must be specialised in this type of piercing and work in flawless hygiene conditions. Don’t make this decision on a whim, take the time to educate yourself, ask questions and ensure that you fully understand what must be done after the fact.

Make sure to also mentally prepare yourself to modify your sexual habits from time to time, maybe changing the underwear you have or the sex toys you use. Above all, listen to what your body is telling you: if there’s a persistent pain, the redness worsens or you notice some sort of leakage, don’t hesitate to consult a professional.

Getting a genital piercing is a loud and proud yet intimate and personal choice. If it’s well executed and well taken care of, it will take a place of pride, personal growth and pleasure on your body. However, make sure to take the time to reflect and understand the implications of such a procedure.

If you’re already pierced down there or you’re booked in soon to get one, don’t fret as there are plenty of sex toys that are entirely compatible with intimate jewellery. Our shop offers a great selection that’s well-adapted to such needs, designed for your comfort and pleasure.