Pubic piercing

Piercing at the base of the penis or mons pubis
Pubic piercing
LocationMons pubis or base of penis
JewelryCaptive bead ring
Healing10 to 12 weeks

A pubic piercing is a body piercing in the pubic area, on the mons pubis in females, or at the base of the penis in males. Healing times are at around 3–4 months.[1] The rejection rate is around the same as well[clarification needed] - that is, higher than most "conventional" (nose, ear, tongue) piercings, because it is a surface piercing. Some get this piercing because it can offer direct stimulation to the clitoris during intercourse. The placement is at the bottom of the pubic mound just above the penile shaft. Usually, the jewelry inserted is a custom-made surface bar, used to give the best chance of healing.

Healing

As with most piercings, the healing time varies depending upon depth of piercing and the level of activity that the piercee maintains. For a subject who has a healthy diet and low activity, a healing time of 10–12 weeks can be expected.

Pubic piercings of various types
  • 20 mm piercing
    20 mm piercing
  • Modified banana barbell
    Modified banana barbell
  • 22 mm surface piercing, internally threaded 1.5 mm, discs
    22 mm surface piercing, internally threaded 1.5 mm, discs

See also

  • Christina piercing

References

  1. ^ Angel 2011, p. 166.
  • Angel, Elayne (2011). The Piercing Bible: The Definitive Guide to Safe Body Piercing. Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale. ISBN 978-0-307-77791-1.

Further reading

  • Graves, Bonnie (2000). Tattooing and Body Piercing. Capstone. ISBN 978-0-7368-0417-2.
  • Sawyer, Sarah (24 November 2008). Body Piercing and Tattooing: The Hidden Dangers of Body Art: Easyread Super Large 24pt Edition. ReadHowYouWant.com. ISBN 978-1-4270-8714-0.
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