Genital FAQ

The same as most other piercings- get a good nights rest the day before. Eat a light meal before coming in. Make sure you are hydrated. Please try to avoid consuming blood thinners before a piercing (including alcohol). If you’d like to bring a partner or friend for support they are welcome in the room with you. Wear comfortable underwear and pants that are not too tight or too loose. You can also feel free to bring a clean pad or panty liner to put in your underwear, as most of these piercings do bleed.

No, having hair won’t effect our ability to mark and pierce you for these. That said you may find christina and outer labia piercings more comfortable without hair for the initial healing (hair getting caught in the jewelry or in the discharge is uncomfortable). You may continue to shave after being pierced, just avoid any shaving cream or product in or around the piercing, particularly during the first few weeks. If you prefer to go natural, that’s perfectly ok too!

Yes- we understand and respect this is a natural part of having a vulva- we are all adults here! That said it’s important to remember that you may be more prone to bleeding/light headedness/dizziness when you are, so please ensure to eat a good meal before hand and drink plenty of water. Also be mindful of keeping up with changing pads or tampons regularly (if you wear them) for hygiene.

We will check your anatomy to determine the proper length or diameter jewelry for your anatomy. These piercings do have minimum initial sizes for stability. Genital piercings are subject to a little more trauma and friction then other piercings, and for this reason start at a 14-10g minimum or larger to be stable. Consider this analogy- a heavy shopping bag with thin straps hurts, it cuts at your hands when you lift it. A heavy shopping bag with thick straps is more comfortable, and the weight and pressure is distributed evenly. Likewise, certain piercings fair better and are more stable at a larger size, that better distributes pressure and handles friction or aggravation.

When done correctly, no. The majority of genital piercings do not pass through any sensitive nerve bundles that can cause long term damage like that. Many people may feel increased sensitivity for the first few days or weeks, but should return to usual over time. That said these are very advanced piercings that do pass very close to important nerve bundles- so choose your piercer with care! We encourage folks to look for portfolios featuring both fresh and healed work, and to meet the piercer and check out the studio before trusting them with your body!

Well, that depends almost entirely on you! What kind of sensations do you prefer- do you enjoy clitoral stimulation, or can that be too intense for you? Do you want something more decorative, or more functional? What kind of sex do you prefer? These piercings are going to be as unique and individual as you are. Beyond that, it’s important to remember no two vulva are the same- you may lack the anatomy for the piercing you thought you wanted, or be suited for something you didn’t think you could get! In general, the Vertical Hood is one of the most popular, and provides mild to moderate direct clitoral stimulation with the right jewelry, and is also easy to heal and has very attractive jewelry choices. The Horizontal hood less so, but with the right anatomy feels great. A triangle provides the most stimulation and function as it passes behind a portion of the clitoris otherwise unreachable, but few have the right shape for this piercing. A christina is purely decorative but very beautiful to the eye. Inner and Outer labia can provide unique sensations, particularly when heavier jewelry is worn. For urethral stimulation there’s the princess albertina.

Generally we advice you to listen to your body. Once the initial trauma is over (no more bleeding) which can take from a few days to a week or longer, it’s up to you. A good rule of thumb is that if it hurts, or is sore or sensitive, wait. If whatever you are doing hurts the piercing, perhaps wait a few days to a week before trying that again. For the full length of your healing time always ensure any activity is hygienic. Always use protection where any fluids are involved- this includes oral. And even with a monogamous partner! We all have unique individual bacteria, and we want to prevent this from coming in contact with our piercings. Condoms and dental dams are essential for healing. Always handle your piercings with clean hands as well. We also strongly suggest using water based lubricant over silicone based. Silicone lubricant can irritate the healing piercing. The brands Sliquid and KY both offer great water-based alternatives.

Generally these are much more intimidating then painful- after all this is a sensitive area to be considering getting a piercing. Some of these are actually easier and traverse less tissue then even an earlobe or navel piercing, others such as the apadravya or ampallang can be more intense, but the pain shouldn’t hold you back from getting the piercing that’s right for you. We can’t numb you here for a piercing, as we are not trained anesthesiologists (it’s a little above our pay grade).

The same as most other piercings- get a good nights rest the day before. Eat a light meal before coming in. Make sure you are hydrated. Please try to avoid consuming blood thinners before a piercing (including alcohol). If you’d like to bring a partner or friend for support they are welcome in the room with you. Wear comfortable underwear and pants that are not too tight or too loose.

No, we can easily work around the hair to do your piercing. That said, piercings on the scrotum and guiche piercings can be easier to heal without hair in the area and easier to mark for us.

We will check your anatomy to determine the proper length or diameter jewelry for your anatomy. These piercings do have minimum initial sizes for stability. Genital piercings are subject to a little more trauma and friction then other piercings, and for this reason start at a 10g minimum or larger to be stable. Consider this analogy- a heavy shopping bag with thin straps hurts, it cuts at your hands when you lift it. A heavy shopping bag with thick straps is more comfortable, and the weight and pressure is distributed evenly. Likewise, certain piercings fair better and are more stable at a larger size, that better distributes pressure and handles friction or aggravation.

No, your piercer can determine the size and style jewelry you need without being erect.

That entirely depends on the sensation you are after! The Guiche can give external prostate stimulation, particularly when combined with weight. Scrotum piercings are mostly decorative, but with the right jewelry can add some effect. The PA is great for utheral stimulation. Frenum piercings stimulate the sensitive underside of the shaft, and often can be placed along the length for where you desire it most. Ampallang and Apadravya give different sensations altogether, and pubic piercings give almost none.

Well, that’s going to depend on your partner! Everyone likes different sensations and has different sex, it’s important to remember that a piercing that feels amazing for one person might feel uncomfortable for the next. For vaginal sex the apadravya and PA are great for G-spot stimulation, while many women find the ampallang uncomfortable during. The pubic piercing can provide clitoral stimulation, however where its positioned to be the most effective is also often where it is the hardest to heal. For anal sex, the PA, reverse PA, and apadravya can all provide prostate stimulation. Beyond that you’ll have to experiment! Talk with your partner about what you are both desiring from this piercing and choose what works best.

Generally we advice you to listen to your body. Once the initial trauma is over (no more bleeding) which can take from a few days to a week or longer, it’s up to you. A good rule of thumb is that if it hurts, or is sore or sensitive, wait. If whatever you are doing hurts the piercing, perhaps wait a few days to a week before trying that again. For the full length of your healing time always ensure any activity is hygienic. Always use protection where any fluids are involved- this includes oral. And even with a monogamous partner! We all have unique individual bacteria, and we want to prevent this from coming in contact with our piercings. Condoms and dental dams are essential for healing. Always handle your piercings with clean hands as well.

Currently there are no stats or evidence that having a genital piercing makes you any more or less likely to break a condom.

No- implant grade titanium is not magnetic and won’t cause any issue with a metal detector. It may be visible on the body scanner but TSA agents see people fly all the time with hidden piercings, and they shouldn’t flag you for it.

It’s possible. With initial swelling it’s usually not an issue but once healed you may find you need to adjust. The larger you stretch the piercing, the more you will have to practice.