2021 HCH Horizontal Clitoral Hood Piercing Pros & Cons by a Piercer S02 EP29

12 July 2021 / Comments

In Season 2 Episode 29, DaVo, a Professional Piercer since 1994, covers the Pros and Cons of the female genital piercing, the Horizontal Clitoral Hood piercing.

Premieres Tuesday, July 12th, 2021 at 2 pm CST

I, also known as DaVo, have been a professional body piercer and have owned the Axiom Body Piercing Studio in Des Moines, Iowa, since 1994. My focus on education and helping clients make informed decisions about getting pierced has always been a significant part of my business practices and services. With my website and increasingly on YouTube, I hope to expand and inform others outside of my small part of the world. I always welcome questions and comments, so if you have one, please don't hesitate to share. 

Show Notes:

Disclaimer

  • Female Genital piercing through the upper part of the Labia Minora that covers the clitoris, known as the clitoral hood. The Horizontal version is done through the hood with the ring hanging down toward the bottom.

  • Often called a clit piercing, but the clitoris itself is not pierced at all. Only the jewelry has contact with the glam.

  • Anatomy - Hill

History:

  • Though there is mention of male genital piercings in several tribal cultures, there is little or no mention of female genital piercings.

  • Developed more than likely at Gauntlet in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and was popular in the BDSM and punk subcultures. However, the vertical version may have emerged later. For many, the first exposure came in 1994’s Pulp Fiction.

  • In the early 21st century, the piercing moved into the mainstream to become the most common female genital.

Pros:

  1. Enhances sexual pleasure

  2. A long history of healing

  3. Easy Heal

  4. Doesn’t affect lifestyle

  5. easy to conceal

  6. no throbbing and aching

Cons

  1. Anatomy

  2. more prone to STDs

  3. safe sex for 6 months

  4. May Loose sensitivity

  5. too much sensation

  6. bleeding

Things to look for:

  • Piercer is experienced, professional, informative, and makes you feel comfortable. They offer a consultation that includes aftercare, risks, and other relevant information.

  • The piercer should evaluate your anatomy.

  • Should have correct jewelry, as in no thinner than 14g, and should be a ring or circular BB.

  • You may experience bleeding for 5-6 days, and a sanitary napkin or pad may be necessary for protection. Buy them in advance.

  • It is not going to feel comfortable to have sex for the first week or more.

  • Does the piercer provide aftercare products and offer both written and verbal instructions for aftercare?

The Piercing Experience:

  • Consultation & Jewelry Selection

  • Waiver, Set Up, and Disinfection

  • The marking should be marked at the top of the hood, and the piercer should hold the jewelry in place to make sure the ring is going to hang where it needs to be.

  • Should be done with forceps. The area is clamped

  • Pierced straight through

  • The jewelry follows the needle.

  • The jewelry is closed.

  • There may be some slight to moderate bleeding.

  • Maybe redness, but the pain fades quickly

  • Piercing is sensitive to the touch.

Healing:

  • The average healing time is 8-12 weeks or longer.

  • Clean with saline twice daily

  • Must practice cross-contamination prevention and isolate the piercing, avoiding any contact with it.

    • Clean hands

    • no oral contact or sexual contact without a condom for the first 6 months

    • No Swimming

    • Keep Pets Away

    • Keep bedding clean, as well as anything that comes into contact with it.

  • Avoid playing with the piercing or excessive movement.

  • Sex when comfortable, genital at first

  • Do not sleep on the piercing

  • During the first 3-5 days, you may experience redness/discoloration, heat, and tenderness to the touch.

Jewelry:

  • Should leave jewelry in at all times

  • May need to try different sizes and shapes to see what works best

  • Avoid jewelry with sharp edges, points, or dangling elements.

  • Best Jewelry Options:

  •  

    • CBR or Fixed Bead Ring

    • A circular Barbell can be worn, but you will need to check the ends.

  • The Piercing is through a mucus membrane, and silver jewelry should be avoided.

Living with the piercing:

  • The jewelry should be left in at all times.

  • When switching partners, practice safe sex

  • Chasity - clit shield usually uses a set of hch with a VCH or Christina.

Abandoning the piercing:

  • If the piercing is still healing, the piercing should close quickly. Practice cross-contamination

  • Ensure that there are no signs of infection or other issues before removing it. If there are, see your piercer or doctor.

  • May never close

  • sebum

Additional Information:

Articles:

Videos:

Body Piercing & Tattooing Channels Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/bpt-channel

All footage was filmed using a Canon EOS 80D Camera with the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens - https://amzn.to/3bb5PV4 and Canon EOS R  - https://amzn.to/386Y1BZ with Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Lens - https://amzn.to/3jkvptO

Audio - Recorded with Shure MV7 - https://amzn.to/39fKKbS with a Tascam DR-40x - https://amzn.to/2Lw67O8

For more information on DaVo and the Axiom Body Piercing Studio, go to https://axiompiercing.com

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Contact DaVo at davo@axiompiercing.com or by phone at 515-966-4814
To schedule a Piercing Appointment, please visit https://axiompiercing.com/booking.

Skin Kitchen Tattoo and The Axiom Body Piercing Studio are located at 3800 Douglas Ave./Des Moines, Iowa 50311
Tattoo hours are Thursday - Monday 1-8 pm
Piercing hours are Thursday - Monday 2-8 pm

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