All You Need to Know About Genital Jewelry Piercing

Piercings have been with us for centuries. However, what is new is all the new parts of the body that people are choosing to get pierced. In recent years, there has been an increased preference for genital piercings.

While they have been around for decades, they are more openly discussed now more than ever.

If you are considering getting a trendy genital piercing, here is a complete guide on what you need to know about them.

Expect Some Pain

Genitals have numerous nerve endings. These make genitals and the surrounding areas very sensitive to sensation, including pain.

This notwithstanding, different people have different thresholds for pain. So, while some will tolerate the pain well, others will almost want to scream. This means you can’t know just how much pain to expect. However, go in knowing what to expect and take it from there.

Healing Time

Many genital piercings will heal within 4-6 weeks, while others like the Apadravya piercing for men and the Christina for women often take longer because of the location of the piercing.

This aside, how well you follow the aftercare regimen after a piercing will determine how nicely and quickly the piercing will heal.

As far as a quick healing environment goes, genital piercings are not located in the best environments. A piercing creates a small opening or wound on the body, albeit a small one. For a wound to heal, it requires to be kept clean and dry. Unfortunately, this becomes a bit difficult to do with a genitalia piercing.

They Enhance Sexual Pleasure

Genitalia piercings have for years been used to beautify and individualize the genital area. Much in the same way as earrings, nose rings, and other piercings are used to adorn other body parts.

Centuries back, genital piercings were mainly done for the enhanced sexual pleasure they delivered. This was part of the Karma Sutra sub-culture but has made its way into the general population. As people have become more daring and willing to explore their sexuality, genital piercings have increased in popularity.

Aside from having a beautiful piercing and gorgeous jewelry to adorn it, expect a genital piercing to send sensual waves during intimate moments.

Aftercare Wil Be Fundamental

As you can imagine, not taking care of your piercing correctly can lead to an infection or skin irritation in a rather uncomfortable place.

You cannot forego or fail to follow the outlined aftercare regimen.

Once the piercing is done, the piercer will tell you how to clean and care for the piercing. Feel free to also lookup online resources on the same.

Essentially, ensure to clean the area with warm salty water or surgical spirit before drying it completely. Ensure to keep the area as dry as possible and with minimal chafing.

Final Word

Once you get through the pain of a genital piercing and the rigorous aftercare regimen, you can embark on the fun part: getting gorgeous genital piercing jewelry.

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