Piercing guide › Intimate piercings
21 intimate piercings, explained factually: where they sit, how long they take to heal and what risks there are.
I don't do intimate piercings. These pages explain what exists so that you can inform yourself in advance. If you want one, choose a studio that specialises in them. Reputable studios look at the anatomy beforehand and only do intimate piercings on adults.
| Piercing | Healing |
|---|---|
| VCH | 5–7 weeks |
| HCH | 4–6 weeks |
| Christina | 5–7 months |
| Inner Labia | 6–8 weeks |
| Outer Labia | 3–4 months |
| Fourchette | 8–11 weeks |
| Triangle | approx. 3 months |
| Princess Albertina | n/a |
| Isabella | n/a |
| Nefertiti | n/a |
| Piercing | Healing |
|---|---|
| PA | 6–8 weeks |
| Reverse PA | 4–6 months |
| Ampallang | 5–8 months |
| Apadravya | 5–7 months |
| Frenum | 7–12 weeks |
| Lorum | 3–4 months |
| Hafada | 8–10 weeks |
| Guiche | 3–4 months |
| Dydoe | 3–4 months |
| Foreskin | 7–12 weeks |
| Pubic | 6–7 months |
Pain and healing time are guide values, averaged from information given by piercing and tattoo studios. Where the figures come from. “n/a” means: too few studios give a figure.
Not every body is suitable for every intimate piercing. Many positions need a pronounced fold of skin or enough space under the hood. A reputable studio looks at this beforehand and says honestly if a piercing isn't suitable.
Healing times vary greatly: piercings through thin mucous membrane heal in a few weeks, piercings through the glans or surface piercings take months.
The same basic aftercare rules apply as for any piercing: clean hands, sterile saline solution, don't twist the jewellery. If redness increases, or there is pus or fever, see a doctor.
