The advantages and disadvantages of erotic piercings

Nipple piercings and genital piercings; they are not just for decoration, but also for sexual pleasure. That is why this kind of jewelry is also called erotic piercings. Pierced genitals and nipple piercings offer a pleasant sensation, but getting your sensitive spots pierced can also have disadvantages. Are you considering getting your genitals pierced? We made a list of the pros and cons of genital piercings.

Erotic piercings in the genitals

People have been getting piercings for centuries. The ears, nose, tongue, and belly button are the most well-known spots, but there are many more options. Nipple piercings and genital piercings have become increasingly popular. Apart from the beauty aspect, they have the added advantage of stimulating the genitals during sex. Nowadays, getting pierced is safer, more hygienic, and a lot less painful than it used to be. An erotic piercing is mainly for your own pleasure, but in some cases your partner benefits from it as well.

Nipple piercings are the most popular erotic piercings

The nipple piercing is the most popular erotic piercing. Getting a nipple piercing for the first time is a brave choice if you compare it to getting your ears pierced. After all, your nipples are one of the most sensitive spots on your body. This can be a scary thought, but keep in mind that getting a nipple piercing increases the sensitivity of the nipple. That stimulating effect is immediately noticeable afterwards. Here are the pros and cons of nipple piercings:

• Getting a nipple piercing can be a painful experience. So think happy thoughts when you get your nipple pierced;
• The nipple piercing wound will heal within three to nine months;
• It is an amazing erotic piercing that creates a lot of sexual attraction;
• The stimulation provided by the piercing is immediately noticeable, but it is better not to touch the piercing during the recovery period (except for cleaning purposes).

Male genital piercings

There is a lot of choice for men concerning genital piercings. There are at least nine different types. The disadvantage of male genital piercings is that they don’t heal as fast as female genital ppiercings. The healing process can take up to nine months. While the wound is healing, it is recommended to wear a condom. This way the piercing stays clean and protected, which reduces the chance of an infection. As a man, you can choose one of these erotic piercings:

• The most popular genital piercing among men: the Prince Albert. This is where a ring pierces the bottom of the glans and comes out through the urethra;
• Pierced foreskin: any uncircumcised man can get his foreskin pierced;
• The dydoe is more suitable for circumcised men. This is a piercing through the edge of the glans;
• The ampallang piercing is a cilinder-shaped piercing that penetrates the glans horizontally. The healing process of this piercing can take up to nine months;
• You can also get the glans pierced vertically with an apadravya piercing;
• A pubic piercing is a piercing that also stimulates a female partner during sex: the piercing is placed at the base of the penis;
• You can get your ballsack pierced if the skin is loose enough;
• The frenulum is the piece of skin behind the glans that connects the foreskin to the penis. You can decorate this with an erotic piercing;
• The lorum piercing is placed below the penis, where the scrotum begins. This is one of the most confortable genital piercings for men.

Pierced genitals: what to consider

If you are a man, you have to consider a couple of things before getting an erotic piercing. Think about which genital piercing is right for you beforehand and ask the artist about the pros and cons. For example, it is good to know if the piercing will leave enough room for an erection, and if you can have sex right after getting a piercing or not. Genital piercings are usually up to 2.5 milimeters thick. Do you want a small piercing or do you want to stretch the skin? Talk to your artist and share your wishes and concerns. Don’t forget to ask about how to take care of your piercing.

Female genital piercings

Female genital piercings heal faster than male genital piercings. Wearing skinny jeans or riding a bike will be uncomfortable in the beginning, but this usually only lasts a couple of weeks. The Christina piercing takes the longest time to heal: six to nine months. Nevertheless, it is a popular erotic piercing. This slightly bent piercing vertically penetrates the lower part of the pubic mound. The lower part rests between your labia and the top part comes out at the pubic mound. Other female genital piercings are:

• Horizontal clitoral hood piercing: a ring through the clitoral hood;
• Verticale clitoral hood piercing: the same as above, but vertical piercings are usually small rods instead of rings;
• Piercing in the inner labia;
• Piercing in the outer labia;
• Below the vagina, where the inner labia connect, you can get a so-called fourchette piercing.

Female genital piercings: what to consider

The same applies to women as to men: think about which piercing you want and discuss it with the piercing artist. Look at the possibilities together. Every woman is different and labia can have many different shapes. So it may well be that a certain piercing is not suitable for you because of the shape of your body parts or because you have a scar for example. In that case, you might want to choose a different piercing. Make sure you are well informed about nipple piercings and genital piercings, and that you know the pros and cons, and what to take into account. This way you will not be surprised and you will get the most out of your erotic piercing.

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