Get a Female Vaginal Piercing

October 13, 2:29 PMPittsburgh Body Piercing ExaminerTara Swadley

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A female vaginal piercing is a big plunge for many women in the body modification world. It is such a sensitive area and an can be difficult to keep clean.  And while there are many sexual benefits that can come with various types of genital piercings there are also great risks if something goes wrong. That's why it is so important to decide on an appropriate piercing and to find the most qualified artist for what you want done.

Step 1: Decide the kind of female vaginal piercing is best for your unique anatomy.

Step 2: Contact a few piercing stores are you. Shop around. A female vaginal piercing should not be taken lightly and you should call at least five different shops.

Step 3: Ask questions on the phone. Example: How long have you been a piercing artist? Do you have experience with vaginal area piercings? Do you have pictures of successfully healed genital piercings?

Step 4: Decide which piercing store is the best fit for you. Now is not the time to make a decision based on price; it should be based on who seemed most knowledgable about what you want done.

Step 5: Make an appointment.

Step 6: Cleanse the genital area thoroughly before leaving for your appointment. A quick swab of olive oil around the area you want to have pierced can help soften the skin pre-piercing.

Step 7: Arrive at your appointment early and ask to see healed photos of the exact same type as the female vaginal piercing you are interested in getting. Do not accept fresh photos, only healed.

Step 8: Let the piercing artist explain the possible benefits and risks of the type of piercing you want. Do not rush him. Even if you did your research he may have new information for you.

Step 9: For most female vaginal piercings, you will be asked to lay or lean back with legs lifted and knees bent, similar to going to the gynecologist.

Step 10: Breathe normally. If you're really anxious, breath in through your nose and out through your mouth.

Step 11: Use the care sheet you are given on your way out to care for your new female vaginal piercing properly.

Tips and warnings:

The heal time for most vaginal piercings is two weeks. This can vary based on your anatomy and the gauge of the piercing. Your piercing artist will be able to advise you more accurately than any website about this.

If you have any complications that you do not know how to take care of, go see the piercing artist immediately. He will know what to do or will recommend you to a doctor.

If you do not feel you can trust your piercing artist in the case of any complications seek a different piercer in your area that you feel comfortable with.

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