Genital piercing is safe only if it is performed by
experienced experts in this field. Piercing is a form of body decoration with
specific earrings placed on a pierced part on our body. In most cases people
use this type of decoration on their ears, some of them use it on their lips,
tongues, noses, eyebrows or navels while the bravest use piercing on their
nipples, penis, clitoris or scrotum. The last method is known as genital
piercing and there are few things that every person that has or is preparing to
have genital piercing should know.
Keep in mind that piercing is actually a form of
surgical procedure. You are going to create a hole on your skin. That’s why you
should take this procedure more seriously. Before the procedure takes place,
explore the professional piercers in your area, ask for recommendation and
don’t choose one in a rush. You should find a real professional that knows this
job in order to get the best results. Inside the studio you can see the state
of the hygiene, the equipment and the professionalism of the piercer. Always
choose jewelry made of quality material (preferably steel, gold, titanium,
platinum etc.) because many other materials can often cause allergies and this
is very uncomfortable especially for the genital zone.
Once the procedure is over you will have to face the
healing period. The healing period is different and it depends on few factors
like the type of piercing and the overall health of the person. Usually it
takes one to six months for the place to be completely healed. During this
period you will need to take special care about this place like regular
disinfection with some suitable products that don’t contain alcohol or
petroleum. Always use anti-bacterial soap or sterile salt mixture in order to
clean the piercing (at least twice a day). In cases of genital piercing you
will also have to be prepared to take a break from sexual activity for a
certain period of time. In cases of penile piercing you must use condoms for an
extended period of time and you must find durable and strong condoms that can
absorb the pressure. Having sex without taking these measures can lead to
serious infections. Another thing that you should avoid is touching the
jewelry. If you move it or pull it frequently you are slowing down the healing
process and you can potentially cause an infection. Do not change the jewelry
too often and never exchange jewelry with others.
Mild redness and some swollen areas are very normal
when it comes to genital piercing but if these symptoms don’t change over time
it means that you are suffering from some infection. The best thing to do is to
visit your doctor. If you visit your doctor on time the infection won’t cause
any serious trouble to your health. Finally, if you are experiencing prolonged
bleeding (for more than 3 minutes) caused by piercing you should immediately go
to a doctor.
