Fourchette piercing
| Fourchette | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Frenulum of labia minora |
A fourchette piercing is a female genital piercing. It is a piercing done at the rear rim of the vulva, in the area of frenulum of labia minora. Many women do not have a pinchable flap of skin in the area, and are not suited for this piercing.[1] Otherwise, placement and piercing tends to be relatively easy.
Placement[edit]
The fourchette piercing is most similar in location to the male guiche piercing. It requires a pinchable flap of skin at the rear rim of the vulva.[2] Piercers should not pierce into the vaginal tissue or vaginal canal as the vaginal tissue often rejects the piercing.[3]
Piercers[edit]
Many piercers are not willing to do this piercing.[4] The fourchette is a rare piercing which requires the proper anatomy. Many women do not have the pinchable flap of skin, making the fourchette undoable.[1]
Healing and aftercare[edit]
Healing time is relatively quick, as with all piercings in the genital area. Healing time is usually around four to six weeks. Hygiene is usually a concern; with the piercing's proximity to the anus, the wearer must ensure the area is well cleaned following defecation.
Wear[edit]
Many wearers have reported that this piercing is prone to stretching on its own. Discomfort with sexual intercourse has been reported by some wearers,[5] whereas some may find it quite pleasurable. Migration and rejection of this piercing are fairly common.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Johnson, Traci C. (2021-08-09). "Possible Medical Risks of Vaginal Piercings". WebMD. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ Kassel, Gabrielle; Trubow, Wendie (2020-01-28). "Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About Vagina Piercings". mindbodygreen. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "Genital Piercing Types That You Must Know". Body Art Guru. 2021-12-28. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ Rivera, Isabella (2023-01-26). "Many Piercers Refuse to Do These Piercings For a Reason". MSN. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "How Getting a Vulva Piercing Could Affect Your Orgasms". Allure. 2021-04-18. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
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