Ever since I had my first genital piercing (My Vertical Hood), The idea of getting more genital piercings really appealed to me. My hood piercing was virtually painless and healed relatively quickly, so I wasn't worried about pain or healing times when considering what genital piercing to get.
At A Glance Author MartiniAngel Contact MartiniAngel@bme.anon IAM MartiniAngel When A year ago Artist Rhys Patten Studio Valley Piercing and Body Art Location Brisbane, Queensland, Australia I initially liked the idea and look of a Triangle Piercing. But after consulting a few piercers, It was decided that I wasn't sufficiently built for a Triangle Piercing, and that the procedure could be quite difficult. I had looked at many pictures and read a number of experiences on BME, and was getting confused. Every ladies parts were all so different to my own, so it was hard for me to get an idea as to how certain piercings would sit in my area!
After examining my area quite closely, I decided that I had no (or very very little) inner labia, but I did have quite large outer labia. I liked the idea of being able to make my labia look 'Pretty' and decorating them with gems to compliment my hood piercing. I also came to learn that the outer labia are a very sensitive and sensuous area as well! So I decided I would get my outer labia pierced.
As I was not working a lot, it took me awhile, after I made my decision to book my appointment. I had started working a new job where I was making good money and working a lot. I saw this as an opportunity to spoil myself with some new piercings. I booked my appointment with my friend Rhys, as I felt comfortable with him, and he understood exactly what I wanted.
The day before the piercing I bought a tube of Emla Cream from the chemist and the lady from the chemist gave me two dressing to wear over the cream. Apparently Emla cream needs to be covered in order to make it work. My appointment was for 11am in the morning on one of my days off work. I woke up and showered and shaved the area to make it easier for the piercer to see exactly where I wanted the piercings situated. After my shower, I dried myself, and applied the Emla cream to my labia. I used the dressing as the chemist had advised. I was very excited, and slightly nervous as I jumped into my car and drove to the studio.
I arrived at the studio, and made general chit chat with Rhys. I can't recall exactly what I was wearing, but I believe I wore old underwear and some loose fitting jeans for comfort. We then discussed jewelery selection. I decided on 12g 14mm ball closure rings. I also asked Rhys to order me some gem closure beads to wear in the rings as well.
Rhys prepared his working area and I tried to remain calm. As Rhys and I had known each other for a few years, I was quite nervous about taking my pants off in front of him. But I got over this, and we started to get things ready. I decided I wanted my piercings slightly lower and on each side of my hood piercing. Rhys marked the area and prepared to pierce. Initially I was worried about the pain. As with other piercings I've had, the pain generally resides within a matter of seconds. Plus I had Emla cream, so I put a lot of confidence in that as well.
Rhys told me to breath in, and I felt it. Very painful indeed! I don't remember if I flinched, but I was cursing the Emla for not working. Rhys was readying me for the next piercing. I was really not looking forward to it, but knew I had to do it. The second piercing hurt twice as much as the first. Ouch! But after the jewelery was fitted and I was cleaned up of the small amount of blood that came out, I was fine. I let Rhys take some photos for his portfolio and proceeded to get dressed.
Up until now, my double labia piercing experience had been quite normal. But the days events that were to follow should have been a warning sign for me that really, my poor lil labia's were doomed. I thanked Rhys and left the shop. I went to a music shop bought a new CD. I was very excited, and still had adrenalin running through my body. I went to my car and put the new CD on. As I was driving home, I don't know if it was just me not paying attention or what, but I was involved in a car crash. I was feeling so happy and excited about my new piercings, but once I crashed, I immediately broke into tears. I was very angry that my piercing experience had been brought down by this event.
There were a number of things now, that when I look in retrospect I should have done differently to help heal my double outer labia's. As I was working approximately 6 days a week in a fairly physical job, my piercings were constantly rubbing. I remember being at work on occasions, and wanting to cry because the pain was terrible. Also I waited only 3 days before having sex. This further irritated the piercings. After a few weeks I noticed that the rings had started to change their position. At first I thought this was a natural thing to happen once the swelling subsided. But it was actually the first sign of migration.
A few months went on and I tried to heal my labia's up. The right side piercing had noticeably migrated and was only holding on with less then 8mm of skin. A lot of everyday activities were still very uncomfortable, and sex wasn't pleasurable at all. I knew I had to make a decision about what to do with my piercings.
At first I decided to take just the right hand side piercing out and try and salvage the left hand side labia. The idea was, that after one had healed, I would get the other re pierced. This was fine for a little while, but the single piercing that remained was still uncomfortable. And this is now approximately 4 months after the piercings had first been done. I made the decision to retire the other side, heal up, then once the time was right I would have my outer labia's re pierced.
It has been about a year now since I retired the piercings, and there are a few things I will do differently when I decide to get them redone. I will use thicker gauge barbells for the initial piercing, as barbells tend not to get knocked around as much. Also positioning of the jewelery will be different. I am thinking slightly lower then before. I am also working a new job now, which is not so physically demanding, so this is also a good thing. I am also going to endevour to follow a more strict aftercare routine, and abstain from activities that irritate the piercings ie. Sex.
These are my lessons learn, and I hope that if you are reading this experience you take into consideration some of the things I have said. People need to remember to communicate and really listen to what your piercer is saying to you. This will save you the pain and discomfort that I had. I am hoping that when I do get my outer labia re pierced the experience will be a better one!