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 | Genital Piercings Female - Clitoral Hood |  |
This is by far the most popular genital piercing for women. The piercing is made through the loose tissue that covers the urethra and clitoris. Correctly placed it can provide extra clitoral stimulation during intercourse as well as being visually erotic. Many women also comment on its usefulness as a marker for the sometimes elusive clitoris during foreplay. There are two ways of piercing the clitoral hood - horizontally or vertically.
Horizontal Hood Piercing
Horizontal hood piercing is most commonly done with a beaded ring and placed so that the bead rests either on the clitoris itself or on the hood where it covers the clitoris. This depends on your anatomy and personal preference. The friction of the bead on the clitoris provides the extra stimulation during intercourse or whenever pressure is applied to this area. Horizontal hood piercing is most effective when the clitoris is exposed or sits high under the clitoral hood so that there is minimal distance between the bead and the clitoris. If your clitoris is deep and requires more pressure to achieve sensation, then we would advise a vertical hood piercing instead.
Vertical Hood Piercing
With a vertical hood piercing, the jewellery is placed vertically so that the bead or ball sits up under the clitoral hood to encourage direct contact with the clitoris. The pressure created by the ball during stimulation can be very sensual and is particularly suited to women with a deep clitoris and/or large labia. While beaded rings can be used in a vertical piercing, better results are often achieved through the use of a small curved or straight barbell.
More than any other body piercing, correct placement of either a vertical or horizontal clitoral hood piercing is critical to its success, so make sure you consult an experienced piercer before having one done.
More clitoral hood piercings performed by The Piercing Urge. Click to enlarge. |  |  |  |  |
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