Genital piercing is a form of body piercing that involves piercing a part of the genitalia , thus creating a suitable place for wearing different types of jewellery. Nevertheless, the term may also be used pars pro toto to indicate all body piercings in the area of anus , perineum , genitals and mons pubis , including piercings such as anal , guiche , and pubic that do not involve perforation of genitalia. Genital piercings can be done in men or women, with various forms of piercings available. The main motive for both genders is beautification and individualization; in addition, some piercings enhance sexual pleasure by increasing stimulation. Early records of genital piercing are found in the Kama Sutra that was written over years ago. The traditional heritage place of genital piercings is assumed to be South East Asia , with traditional piercings being found in tribes ranging from India to Borneo. Piercings of the genitals have a long tradition, with sources mentioning the Apadravya , a male genital piercing, as early as in the Kama Sutra second century. The ampallang, a similar piercing which passes horizontally through the glans instead of vertically , is found in different tribes throughout Sarawak and Sabah on the island of Borneo.


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JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. It's amazing the number of people who come into a shop and ask for a female genital piercing and don't know the right anatomy to pierce! While most women know the names for their own body parts there are plenty of who don't. What about a clit piercing? Neither of those is a real piercing yet they're one of the most common asked for by women looking for genital piercings. The clit is almost never pierced because you will remove the nerves that cause the sensation down there. Most genital piercings are dependent on your anatomy and not all anatomies are suitable for all piercings. Because the healing climate down there is different than a normal piercing like an ear or a navel your anatomy can be a problem for healing. The clitoris itself is protected by a flap of membrane called the hood.
Types of vagina piercings.
So you've decided to pierce your vagina. Your clit, to be more precise. That was a test. Never get your genitals pierced by just anyone. Always, always, always, always find a reputable vagina piercing artist. If you don't know where to start, ask your friends.
Skip navigation! Story from Beauty. The genital area is by far the most polarizing place to get pierced. According to the pros, it's just as easy as piercing your nipples , or your belly button, or even your ears, but it's one that's shrouded in a whole lot more mystery. Even the mere mention might make you shudder with fear — or pique your interest.