2E.1 Vertical Clitoral Hood Piercing
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This article is from the Piercing FAQ, by Anne Greenblatt with numerous contributions by others.
2E.1 Vertical Clitoral Hood Piercing
4 to 6 weeks
The vertical hood piercing made through the clitoral hood. The hood
must be large enough to comfortably accommodate the jewelry. An easy
way to check for comfort is with a lubricated cotton swab; if the
entire cotton end will fit comfortably under the hood the jewelry will
fit comfortably as well.
This piercing stimulates the clitoris directly. If the wearer finds
direct touch uncomfortable, she will probably find the vertical hood
piercing uncomfortable. A vertical hood piercing is often chosen if
the wearer enjoys direct contact and desires to increase sensation.
The vertical piercing is usually performed using a needle receiving
tube inserted between the hood and the clitoris, the piercing made
from the outside and into the tube.
A few women have reported becoming desensitized to the jewelry over an
extended period and that the jewelry is not as stimulating as it was
when the piercing was new. In most cases the wearer simply becomes
accustomed to the feeling of the jewelry rather than the clitoris
losing sensation. Leaving the piercing empty for a few weeks usually
makes the piercing feel like new when the jewelry is
reinserted. Changing the jewelry from ring to barbell or vice versa
can increase or decrease contact between the jewelry and the
clitoris. Some women find barbells more stimulating; the bottom ball
rests on the clitoris and the top ball rests over the shaft of the
clitoris. Increasing the gauge often increases sensation.
Initial Jewelry: Captive bead rings in 14 to 10 gauge and 3/8" to 1/2"
in diameter; the diameter should be approximately 1/16" wider than the
distance between the tip of the hood and the piercing. Straight and
curved barbells in 14 to 10 gauge and 5/16" to 1/2" long; the length
should be approximately equal to the distance between the tip of the
hood and the piercing so that the bottom ball protrudes from the
hood. This length allows for cleaning and grasping the jewelry to
check the security of the balls. Some women prefer a shorter barbell
so that the ball is completely under the hood; the barbell can be
shortened after the piercing has healed. Larger beads (7/32" to 1/4")
are more stimulating because of the greater weight and surface area.
A thicker gauge should be considered if the wearer enjoys pressure or
friction during sex. A thicker gauge will be more comfortable and less
likely to pinch or tear.
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