This article is from the Piercing FAQ, by Anne Greenblatt with numerous contributions by others.
All of the female genital piercings are highly anatomy-dependent. An
experienced piercer will be able to ascertain which piercings are
appropriate and likely to be successful.
The piercer may need to trim the pubic hair; shaving is not necessary.
Shaving can be very irritating if the piercee has never shaved or does
not shave regularly. Trimming the hair allows the piercer to clean the
area thoroughly, mark the piercing between hair follicles, and apply
forceps without catching hair.
If a woman desires multiple piercings, placement must be decided with
reference to the placement of existing piercings. Outer labia
piercings can pinch a hood or inner labia piercings.
 
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