How to Care for a Genital Piercing

A genital piercing is the term typically used to describe when a female decides to get her labia or clitoris pierced. A male genital piercing is instead referred to as a "Prince Albert." If you are brave enough to get a genital piercing, then you will want to know how to properly care for it.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Wash your hands before cleaning a genital piercing. Any type of dirt or bacteria found on your hands can lead to an infection.

2. Use a mild anti-bacterial soap to clean the piercing. The easiest way to clean the genital piercing is while taking a shower.

3. Soak the piercing in water and soap for a few minutes. Rinse away all soap and make sure that you leave no residue behind.

4. Pat the piercing dry. Never rub the piercing dry with a towel because it could irritate the area.

5. Remove any crust with a cotton swab. Rotate the jewelry around to ensure that you remove all the build up.

6. Wear clothing items that have been washed in a fragrance and dye free detergent. This will protect any irritants from getting into the genital piercing site.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not have any kind of sex during the healing period. Tearing or infection can occur.
• Avoid tight underwear or clothing. This can delay the genital piercing from healing.
• Do not use any creams or ointments on the piercing without asking the piercing salon first.

[KitchenWitch]

on 12/14/2008 As a 60 year old woman this is more than likely something I will not be rushing out to do. Can you imagine the face of the piercer if I said I wanted one and pulled down my grannie panties? That almost tempts me to do it. Ewwwww. Regardless...I couldn't resist reading this article and was most impressed by your simple, factual, and professional writing. Keep getting good information like this out there. ~Donna

[mike74]

on 4/8/2008 Nice one to read similar articles go to the link below

http://www.jewelpaedia.com/Piercing.htm

[marksteve]

on 4/1/2008 Nice article, also try the following tips...

http://www.jewelinfo4u.com/Male_Genital_Piercing_Care.aspx
http://www.jewelinfo4u.com/Female_Genital_Piercing_Care.aspx