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This article is from the Piercing FAQ, by Anne Greenblatt with numerous contributions by others.

2E.1 Clitoris Piercing

4 to 6 weeks

Clitoris piercings are not performed as often as clitoral hood
piercings because few women are anatomically suited the piercing. The
clitoris piercing is not inherently dangerous as long as the clitoris
is large enough to support the piercing and the piercing is placed
appropriately. The clitoris must be at least 1/4" wide and the hood
must not constrict the jewelry. If the jewelry is constricted or
twists under the hood the piercing will migrate, reject or scar.

The glans clitoris contains as many nerve endings as the glans penis.
Nerve damage can result from piercing a clitoris that is too small or
from piercing through the shaft of the clitoris and through the dorsal
nerve. Piercing through the shaft of the clitoris can also result in
excessive bleeding and blood loss to the clitoris.

An exposed clitoris may be pierced horizontally or vertically. If the
clitoris is hooded, the vertical piercing is more appropriate to avoid
twisting of the jewelry. Jewelry in a horizontal piercing is also
likely to twist if the wearer's pubic area is narrow or if she has
large outer labia. Rings are appropriate for horizontal piercings
only if the clitoris is exposed or very loosely hooded.

Some women seeking a clitoris piercing lack sensitivity because the
glans of the clitoris is exposed and has become desensitized. A few
women have written that they have experienced spontaneous orgasms
immediately after piercing; this hyper-sensitivity usually decreases
once the piercing heals and the clitoris grows accustomed to the
presence of the jewelry.

Initial jewelry: Barbells in 16 to 14 gauge and 5/16" to 7/16" in
length; the barbell should be 1/16" longer than the width of the
piercing. Captive bead rings in 16 to 14 gauge and 5/16" to 7/16" in
diameter.

 

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