Piercings are popular. And not just in the immediately visible places. Fourchette Piercing is something very personal. Hidden, intimate, discreet, wicked. For a long time they were something very special, almost taboo for some. But now intimate body jewelry is extremely popular and well-liked.
A very special intimate piercing is the fourchette piercing.
Fourchette Piercing – what is it?
The fourchette piercing is one of the intimate piercings for women. It is placed on the part of the body where the labia minora meet again. More precisely, at the “fork” or the fold of skin between the vagina and the perineum.
The piercing gets its name from this “fork” because the French term fourchette means something like fork.
A fourchette piercing is not possible for every woman. The reason for this, as is often the case with piercings, is the anatomy. The fold of skin through which the fourchette is pierced is not present in every woman. And without this fold of skin, there is no fourchette piercing.
The fourchette is a very rare piercing. On the one hand, because not every woman has a skin fold into which it is pierced. On the other hand, it can be uncomfortable to wear under certain circumstances and depending on the type of jewelry. Due to the mechanical stress during intercourse and the relatively short piercing channel, it also tends to grow out.
Why a fourchette piercing?
An intimate piercing is something very special. It cannot be seen unless the wearer intentionally shows it.
So, why would you get a piercing like this?
For many women, the reason for the piercing is the special kick that the piercing triggers in this special place during the act of love.
And the fact that you can often feel it while sitting probably has its own special charm.
But don’t worry, the fourchette piercing is not a constant stimulation. You can easily influence how much it stimulates you by choosing the type of jewelry.
How the Fourchette Piercing is done
The fourchette piercing is pierced through the small fold of skin that some women have where the two labia minora meet again.
As with almost all other types of piercing, the piercing is done using a piercing clamp and a hollow needle/cannula.
Are you wondering whether getting a fourchette piercing hurts? Every piercing hurts when it is done. It is often even more painful in intimate areas. But the fourchette seems to be quite harmless in terms of pain – if you trust the reports online.
But be careful! Everyone experiences pain differently. What is just a slight prick for one person can be a great pain for another.
Fourchette Piercing – the healing process
The Fourchette intimate piercing takes around 4 – 6 weeks to heal. Mild pain is normal for the first few days. If the pain persists, you should see a piercer or doctor.
Since this piercing is very close to the anus, you should definitely pay attention to hygiene!
There is a difference in the care. If you think you can treat the intimate piercing like a classic piercing on other parts of the body, you are wrong.
You should not use disinfectants or alcohol-based sprays on intimate piercings such as the fourchette. Firstly, because such products irritate the piercing unnecessarily. Secondly, because disinfectants and the like destroy the vaginal flora.
Better suited for Fourchette Piercing care are
- chamomile tea (cooled!)
- sage tea (cooled!)
- own urine
It is best to get advice from your piercer about the correct care of your fourchette piercing before getting it pierced.
The Jewelry of the Fourchette Piercing
A ball closure ring or a curved barbell is recommended as jewelry for the fourchette. The material thickness should not be less than 1.6 – 2 mm.
Whether you choose a curved barbell or a ball closure ring is entirely up to you. Whatever you like and feel comfortable with is allowed. However, you should only start experimenting with piercing jewelry once your fourchette piercing has completely healed.
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