I'm not one of those people who can say that ever since I was born I wanted a genital piercing. I can't even say that a few years ago it was something I would consider. Really, I never saw them as something that could be considered aesthetically pleasing. Yes, I see body modification as more than a way to "look cool"; but, at the same time, I wasn't about to put myself through immense pain for something that had no visual appeal for me.
At A Glance Author lindwig Contact lindwig@bme.anon IAM lindwig When A week ago Artist Steve Bennett Studio 313 Studio Location Hammond IN Then, a few months I saw a picture of and outer labia corset and I was hooked. I began reading every experience I could and found an even bigger draw. Many of the experiences were quite sexual in nature and would often lead to increased feminine confidence. As I continued reading, I knew this was something that I had to do.
Fast forward a few months and I am home in Chicago for spring break. As cliche as this is, I knew it was time for a new piercing. I had found a piercing place near my college, but nothing compares to the experience of the usual, trusted piercer. So, I made my away across state lines to Hammond, IN to go to the Studio 313 (inside Tattooed Lady). Of course at this time I was going in simply to repierce my septum. It was a really simple procedure and I ended up sticking around a bit afterward.
While browsing BME in the shop I just happened to mention that I had this new found interest in outer labia piercings and was planning on getting 4 sets of 8g rings. Steve nonchalantly stated that he happened to have a pair of 8g rings if I wanted to get it done that day. Not thinking to much of it I just sort of ignored the comment.
The next thing I knew, I saw Steve going back into his piercing room and searching through his jewelry. He took out four 6g titanium cbrs with colored balls. These would soon be dangling from my outer labia. I was completely unprepared for such an undertaking, but I wasn't going to let such and opportunity pass me up. Soon past read experiences of labias oozing blood and horribly pain flashed through my head. I did not feel ready. Still, I trusted my piercer and sat back as he set up the room.
I watched him set everything up as he layed out the cbrs, a 6g taper, and what was that...a scalpel. Now previous to this time I had already had well over 30 piercings. I had been dermal punched, stretched, tattooed, and had handled all quite easily. Still, there was something extremely daunting about a scalpel going through my genitals.
I pulled my skirt up and layed back with my legs hanging over the table. My legs we shaking a bit as he began marking the two sets of holes. It took a little while but I could tell that great care was being taken for great accuracy. Finally the time had come to be pierced. I was breathing quite heavily at this point as he lined up the clamp. It was quite uncomfortable as it pinched my skin and was pulled and pushed into place. Next it was one deep breath...Then another. Finally on the last exhale I could feel the scalpel easily sliding through the skin. It was a tight pinch (I bet I made some sort of agonizing face) but it was quick and done. I really couldn't distinguish between when the scalpel came out and the taper/jewelry went in, but nothing was too excruciating. It was just a dull pain that relaxed as soon as the jewelry was in place. Each piercing was as routine as the last. Between each he made sure I was ready to go on. In truth, before I began I was worried I wouldn't be able to do all four. Really, in the end, it was all quite easy. It was barely any worse than any of the piercings I have previously received. I think the hardest part was making my body let go and be alright with some mild genital torture.
That night there was some bleeding but nothing too extreme. I was given two pieces of gauze after the piercing was done and that was enough for the rest of the night. The next morning I put in more gauze and found that by the end of the day there were only a few drops of blood.
The post-piercing pain has been quite minimal. A week later, I can barely feel it. The only time it gets annoying is when one of the cbrs turn. As anyone may have experienced with a fresh piercing, when there's a little crustiness on it and it turns, it's not the most pleasant feeling. If this happens I just wipe it down with a clean, wet cloth and go on my way. For general cleaning I do sea salt soaks 2-3 times a day as I see fit.
Even though I went into this experience quite apprehensive, I have no regrets. I think the major challenge that leads to the pain that many people have described in their experiences is overcoming the mental stain on your body. If you tell yourself it's going to be the worst pain ever, it will be. Just sit back, relax and the piercings will be done in no time. As for healing, patience is key. Being too strenuous with activity too soon will just leave to prolonged healing time. If you just leave the fresh piercings alone they'll be healed in no time and then you can finally enjoy them.
I hope this experience will give other girls the courage to explore the wonderful world of genital modification. As for me, I have many more planned in the future (including the conclusion of my outer labia corset).