I've always liked the look of female genital piercings because they're sexy. They're ultra feminine and private. I can't deny I got it for additional sensitivity, though. Something about having only a select number of people knowing about something you've done to your body is exhilarating and erotic.
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I'm a little odd in the respect that I don't like being pierced by anyone but myself. It's almost a spiritual experience when I feel the needle enter my skin and a release when everything is done and the jewelry is placed and everything turned out right.
There is the downside though, if things go wrong, you can't blame them on anyone else but yourself. All the more reason to make sure everything is done right.
The ability to modify yourself makes it so much more personal than going to a shop for me. I don't recommend doing piercings or any other modification yourself unless you know what you're doing and research. I've done several piercings on myself and I know what I can't handle.
I've wanted genital piercings for a while. The main ones being multiple inner labial, a christina and a hood piercing. I wanted to go with a VCH or a triangle. I settled on a horizontal hood because it was the only thing that I felt I was able to do safely. Safety is something that's always come first. I did a horizontal nipple piercing on myself and didn't feel comfortable with it and took it out shortly after putting it in because it didn't feel right.
I grabbed my needles and alcohol. I didn't have anything other than 14g curved barbells. A 5/8" for the christina and a 3/8" for the hood. It seemed like a safe bet to go with 14s because they're a pretty common gauge for new piercings. A 16g seemed to be too small of a diameter, a 12 seemed too big and a 14g just seemed like the right thing.
I marked myself out and checked the placement several times, remarking if it seemed even a little off to me. I settled on the placement and pierced. It hurt but the endorphines kicked in midway and it was incredible. After the christina was done, I was on such a high that I decided to do the hood right after it. This was probably the best idea I had that night, given that the rush from the christina would negate the pain of the second piercing.
The hood wasn't nearly as painful as I thought it would be. It burned a little but it wasn't so bad. It was too easy. Then again, I was on a high from the christina. Doing it the second time, I almost cried. Not because it hurt really bad, but because it burned. Oh god how it burned. Liquid fire to the nether regions is not the most pleasant experience but it subsides very quickly into nothing.
It healed fine and everything was dandy until I looked at it and noticed that it was a little lower on one side. Livid, I took it out and redid it a little higher and straighter. It's perfect now. I love it.
I've had some funny experiences with barbells down there. The balls don't want to stay on, no matter how much I tightened them. One of them unscrewed itself and the entire barbell came out one afternoon. Luckily, it was healed when the barbell fell out and I was able to get it back in but shortly after, I switched to a 12g cbr. Shortly after I put the 12g in, I noticed the hole had stretched and replaced it with a 10g.
Things have been going well with it. I haven't had any real problems with healing. I left it alone for the most part besides washing it in the shower and being careful not to snag it. I had to avoid tight jeans and shorts for a while. Skirts became my best friend during the first couple of weeks but now, I can wear anything with no discomfort. Thank god.
I haven't regretted repiercing it higher. I'm even thinking about putting two more below it. It's beautiful. It's constantly a reminder of my femininity when I'm in the shower or bath.
Genital piercings, which I at one point thought were morally questionable, have become a true love of mine. They're beautiful.
Genital piercings, while once scary, aren't as bad as they're made out to be. They're fun, sexy and beautiful. You'll never know unless you get one. If you're thinking about it, do it. There's nothing worse than skipping out on something because you think they're going to be painful or not worth it.
** Note: I don't endorse self piercing. **