Piercing Christina, Fourchette… these feminine intimate piercings

As with all piercings, you wonder: does the piercing in this (hyper sensitive) place hurt even more than elsewhere? Doesn’t the wound take too long to heal? In your head, it’s frequently asked questions and we understand it perfectly.

After all, an intimate piercing is a bit more complicated than getting your ear, helix or even septum pierced. Here, we are talking about a very special part of the body: the female source of sexual pleasure. Impossible to go get pierced without having thought about it very very long…

One thing is certain: an intimate piercing is not a simple jewel. It’s not proven, but there are certainly piercings that make sex more intense. However, this varies from woman to woman and also depends on where the genital piercing is. Because there are many types of intimate piercings for women.

Does an intimate piercing hurt a lot?

The answer is yes, like ALL piercings, no matter where. Of course, the intimate area, especially the clitoris with its many nerve endings, is particularly sensitive, which does not really make things easier. Nevertheless, the pain is not much more intense than with a classic tongue, navel or nose piercing. You’ll have to take a deep breath and… be brave!

Piercing Christina, Fourchette… The different variations of intimate piercing

When it comes to intimate piercings, the Christina piercing and the clitoral hood piercing are the most popular. Many women describe that a piercing through the clitoral hood makes sex particularly intense. Of course, you can also have your clitoris pierced itself, but the pain is more severe and you have to be tough. There are also piercings through the outer and inner lips and perineal piercings. Say like that, it can be difficult to visualize, so here is an overview of the different areas:

1. Christina Piercing
The Christina piercing, also called the Mount of Venus piercing, is located above the clitoris. It enters at the top where the outer lips meet and exits at the top of the Mount of Venus. The Christina piercing has more of an aesthetic function than a sexually stimulating one in that it doesn’t really touch the clitoris but the size of the jewel can be a game-changer… Of course, it can be very visually stimulating for your partner and for yourself. .

The Christina piercing costs between 30 and 50€. It usually takes 3 to 4 months to heal, but sometimes it can take longer to heal, up to 18 months. It is a surface piercing that must be monitored and disinfected every day using a spray recommended by the professional who will take care of you. The Christina piercing will need to be removed when shaving and waxing that area. You can change the jewel as soon as the healing is complete, do not choose a piercing with “balls” that are too big at the ends: this may bother you in your clothes, or even during sexual intercourse.

2. Clitoral hood piercing
The piercing at the level of the hood of the clitoris, also called piercing Hood is much more frequent than the piercing directly to the clitoris simply because it allows to stimulate it without risking to desensitize it or to suffer martyrdom at the time of the piercing.

There are two possibilities :

• 1. The curved ring or pin is pierced vertically through the clitoral hood. This has the effect of slightly elevating the clitoris and makes sex much more stimulating, providing unique sensations according to some accounts.
• 2. The piercing (ring or pin) is pierced horizontally through the clitoral hood. The stimulation of the clitoris is not as strong as with a vertical piercing. Here, the aim is rather aesthetic.

Whatever your option, a clitoral hood piercing will cost you around $40 and will take 2 to 4 months to heal.

3. Clitoris piercing
As we have already told you above, the piercing of the clitoris is quite painful but like all piercings, it is a matter of 2 seconds. Here, the piercing is performed vertically or horizontally through the clitoris. Ouch. An experienced piercer is mandatory here so that no nerves are damaged. This type of piercing can be stimulating during intercourse, especially if it is pierced in such a way that it slightly elevates the clitoris in order to better stimulate it as we said just above.

In general, this piercing is very little practiced because it requires a particular morphology: the clitoris must be large enough for a jewel to be worn. If we add the pain factor and all the risks of total desensitization of the clitoris… that leads most professionals to refuse this practice, preferring the option of piercing the hood of the clitoris. A clitoris piercing costs around 50€ and takes 2 to 4 months to heal.

4. Piercing of the labia minora and labia majora
This piercing is very common and can be done on both types of lips. Either way, it can bring heightened sexual pleasure and isn’t downright painful. The lip piercing costs around 40€ and the healing is from 2 weeks to 3 months: the large lips being thicker, they take longer to heal than the small ones.

5. Princess Albertina Piercing
This piercing is pierced from the urethral opening towards the vaginal opening. And yes, it hurts a little just to read it. It is rarely practiced.

7. Fork Piercing
The piercing is pierced below the point where the two labia minora meet at the bottom. It is a kind of opposite effect of the Christina piercing simply because it is placed vertically at the level where the 2 labia majora meet but at the bottom of the vulva. This fork piercing costs around 40 euros and the healing time can be long but is generally 3 to 4 months. It is a surface piercing, so it is important to take care of it. Be careful, it can be uncomfortable during sexual intercourse or when you wear clothes that are too tight.

Intimate piercing: what are the risks?

No piercing is without risk, but you can minimize it by choosing a good piercing studio. You shouldn’t get an intimate piercing just anywhere! The risks: nerves can be damaged during the piercing, which would be fatal in the clitoris area.

It is essential to take care of your piercing when it has just been done and even after. After all, you don’t want to risk getting infected. Absolute hygiene in the piercing studio of your choice is therefore mandatory. After all, a piercing is an injury. So we come to the next important point: care.

Genital piercing: the right care

As beautiful as your new piercing may look: first of all, you are only allowed to look at it, not to touch it. So you can put your sex life on hold for a few weeks. This is important so the drilled hole can heal and the area doesn’t get too irritated. Your piercer will be able to tell you exactly how long. But it can last three to four weeks.

After the piercing: hygiene is the top priority. In the intimate area, inflammations and germs can arrive too easily, because the skin is usually hidden under clothing and therefore not exposed to the open air. Therefore always clean thoroughly with water. Washing lotions are taboo during this period. Disinfectant sprays are also not recommended.

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Piercing Christina, Fourchette, cap… the do’s and don’ts

Here are some basic rules for the first time:

• Do not touch with unwashed hands
• Do not twist or move the piercing while a scab is still present
• Pay attention to friction or pressure from clothing, which could stick to the piercing.
• The bath, sauna, swimming pool, solarium, etc. are prohibited for about 4 to 6 weeks
• Avoid contact with soap, shower gel, etc.
• Avoid contact with foreign bodily fluids like saliva, semen, etc.
• Rinses or baths with chamomile concentrate and disinfection with salt water (available for example as saline solution in pharmacies) are well suited for care.

Either way, it’s best to get specific instructions from your piercer. He will tell you how many weeks it will take to heal and what steps to take to prevent or reduce inflammation. Some swear by cooled chamomile teas, which are anti-inflammatory, and applied with a cotton swab. Others recommend salt water solutions. So ask to find out what is best for you: your piercer will be happy to advise you.