Genital piercings hurt, let's not kid ourselves here. So please ensure you get a good night sleep, and  definitely have something to eat prior to getting pierced. 

Other than that, the most important thing we recommend is... 

Take a shower! 

Our piercer will be getting very up close and personal with your up close and personals, so to ensure its the least awkward experience possible please ensure you are keeping up with your personal hygiene prior to your appointment. 

Shaving does make marking piercings a little easier for your piercer but is not strictly required.

If you feel that you have a bit of a monster fro going on down there and that our piercer may not be able to accurately place the piercing, a light trimming would be appreciated.

If you normally shave you can continue to do so—just ensure to keep shaving creams and hair clippings out of the piercing, especially during the initial healing. 

You sure can, our professional piercer is neither squeamish nor afraid of shark week.Just be aware that you may bleed a little more than normal and/or be more prone to dizziness.

Especially if you are one of the many women who suffer from lowered iron during that timeframe.

Definitely make sure to eat a good meal beforehand, to keep your blood sugar steady, and avoid anything that thins your blood, like alcohol, aspirin, Tylenol, or caffeine.

Extra attention to personal hygiene is certainly appreciated by our staff if you intend on getting pierced during this time.

It depends on the piercing type but when these piercings are done by a skilled, qualified and experienced professional the risks are very minimal.

While you should always seek to get body modification only from qualified and skilled professionals, it is extremely important to not settle for second best on these piercing types. 

Due to the proximity to nerve bundles on some of these piercings we highly recommend you do not trust just any bargain basement piercer with the future of your sex life. 

Our professional piercer can help guide you as to which piercings will be best for your lifestyle.

Other than a little sting, urine should not concern your piercing, if it does irritate you, we recommend washing the piercing with a saline solution after urination. 

Urine, otherwise, is sterile and carries the same bacteria that is native to your own body, so should never be the cause of an infection. 

We do, however, always recommend that you practice good hygiene during the healing process of your fresh genital piercing. 

The thought of getting your genitals pierced might not be everyones cup of tea, but they are actually not that bad. Most piercings such as a clitoral hood are through relatively thin skin, and can be some of the easiest piercings to get, and heal.

However, some of the piercings in this area such as the outer labia and Christina piercings, which travel through thicker skin and or more flesh, can be a bit more to sit through. Both of these also heal much more slowly due to the depth of the piercing.

Clitoris piercings can be... different... to sit through, but we find the end result is certainly worth the intensity.

At the end of the day, all piercings are going to hurt to varying degrees, so just get the one you want!

For most women a vertical hood piercing is the choice that best balances aesthetics, ease of healing, and clitoral stimulation.

While you don't have to abstain entirely from sexual activities, going easy and taking a bit of time off certainly is advised. 

The only activity we strictly recommend against is unprotected oral sex as it is the single fastest way to irritate your piercing and potentially cause infections.

Any sexual activity during the healing period should always be fluid-safe, so this means dental dams and condoms where applicable.

This is important even if you are long term monogamous as everyone's body has its own natural bacteria types and levels, so you can still contract an infection from your trusted partner during the healing process if protection is not worn.

The best advise we can give in terms of how long to take it easy during the healing process is that if it hurts, don't rush it. 

If you are still experiencing irritation, stinging or pain at the piercing site for longer than you feel is normal, please don't hesitate to contact our piercer via the form below, or call the shop. 

Body piercings vary in healing times anywhere from 8 weeks to a several months depending on the

piercing site. 

Everyone’s body is different so be patient and allow your body the time it needs to heal.

Initially there may be bleeding, or occasionally slight bruising around the piercing site. 

Slight to moderate swelling can be expected. 

The tissue around the piercing can become tender and slightly

red/pink during the first few weeks of healing. 

A clear or light yellow discharge might occur off and on indefinitely. This discharge forms a crust which you can rinse off gently with warm water. 

Do not touch or pick at your piercing and never rotate the jewellery while your piercing is healing!

Rinse your piercing twice daily (or as recommended by your piercer) in warm running water to soften and remove any crust that may have formed around your piercing. 

Warm water helps keep the area clean as well as increasing circulation which is beneficial to healing.

After the warm water rinse, follow with Simple Care Spray or a Sterile Wound Wash Saline available at any pharmacy. 

Spray directly on the piercing twice daily and leave your piercing

alone. 

DO NOT make your own salt solution at home as this can impede healing.

We are not responsible for lost jewellery so please check your jewellery daily with freshly washed hands.

Threaded jewellery can loosen and fall off. 

Playing with your jewellery not only increases your chances of complications during healing, but it may also result in the loosening of threaded ends and in turn

the loss of the piercing site so keep your hands away from your piercing as much as possible.

Ensure anything that comes into contact with your piercing such as clothing, bedding, towels etc. are

clean until your piercing is fully healed.

Do not touch your piercing unless you are checking the threading. Do not allow anyone else to touch your piercing.

Never pick at or rotate your jewellery.

Do not use Q-Tips or cotton swabs or any other materials that may leave fibres behind.

Do not bandage your piercing. Refrain from wearing tight clothing.

Do not use antibacterial soaps, peroxide, rubbing alcohol, Bactine, antibiotic ointments (Polysporin)or other first aid products unless instructed to by your doctor.

Do not submerge your piercing in any bodies of water including bathtubs, lakes, oceans, hot tubs swimming pools, saunas etc. until it is fully healed.

Do not remove or change your jewellery for at least 8-12 weeks or as directed by your piercer.

Always check with your piercer as to suitable jewellery options for your particular piercing and anatomy and always be aware of the quality of the jewellery you are putting in your body.

Do not share jewellery. This puts you at risk for disease and/ or infection transmission.

Do not rely on the advice of friends, family or the internet. Your piercer knows what works best for their practices. 

If your piercer is unavailable, or if you suspect complications or infection please contact your doctor.