VCH Piercing

[raining-aprils.livejournal.com]

Hello. :) So, I've decided to get a VCH (vertical clit hood) piercing. And I'm wondering what all ya'll knew about it or even if any of you had one or knew of any really good reference sites regarding that specific piercing or what-have-you.

The biggest concern I have is healing time, because my partner and I don't get to see each other except for once every couple of weeks and so we get straight to the sex when we do get to see each other. He says that he wouldn't have (vaginal) sex (so, the plus would I'd still be getting oral and anal, either way) with me until after it's healed, because he doesn't want to risk getting it infected, but how long does it take for it to heal and when can you have sex again after getting it done?

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[frolicnaked.livejournal.com]

I don't have any specific experiences with VCH piercings, but VP does have some tagged posts on piercings (http://community.livejournal.com/vaginapagina/tag/piercings); perhaps something in there will give you more info.

VaginaPagina.com also has some archived posts on body modification (http://www.vaginapagina.com/archives.php#Body%20Modification). Not all of them involve clitoral piercings, but they might be worth looking through.

Happy reading!

[night-of-love.livejournal.com]

I love mine! I don't have much in depth to say, but I found it quite painless, very attractive, stimulating, and a special bond with my partner (he got his PA pierced at the same time). I highly recomend it as an exciting way to adorn your vulva!!

[sour-mash.livejournal.com]

Honestly after getting into some really indepth conversations with a number of different piercers they all talked me out of it. Yah it may feel good for awhile but then it desensities and looses feeling. Not what I want at all. Not to mention the guy I am seeing right now is an ex body piercer and he flat out told me he would not do it to me. For the reason of potentally loosing all feeling down there after a bit. Like he said, it's just never the same. You should try and find some one who used to have it done, or has had it donee for a long time and talk to them

[chotix.livejournal.com]

I had sex the day I got my piercing, but you MUST wear a condom and also wash after you have sex.

Just peeing on it is the best method of cleaning it.

[pruesaysit.livejournal.com]

While it's a quick healing piercing, due to the amount of blood flow to the area, I found mine to be more exciting psychologically than the actual physicality of it.
While I loved the idea of having a VCH, it didn't actually feel all that good. Infact, it would get in the way during masturbation, and sometimes during sex. After 2 years, I took it out. I think I mostly left it in to justify the amount of money I spent on it! haha
Good luck on whatever you chose! :)

[hildybrant.livejournal.com]

I don't have any genital piercings, but I think you'll probably want to hold off on the oral sex, too, or anything at all unnecessary coming into contact with it.

There are a lot of bacteria in the mouth. A warm, moist vagina can make a very good place for bacteria to grow. I do know from experience that nipple rings are not supposed to be anywhere near mouths, unwashed hands, or anything at all avoidable, really, until they've healed. By a simple extension of logic, I think the same probably holds true for hood piercings as well. I also know that you don't want to jostle a new piercing around a whole lot.

If you've gotta have oral sex, you should definitely be super cautious. Use a dental dam, or at least make sure he rinses with listerine before hand, doesn't have too much listerine left in his mouth during the oral sex (alcohol and other astringents are bad bad bad for piercings; they cause the skin to tighten, shrinking the hole, and thereby inhibiting draining, which causes irritation, infections, and can, if I remember the words of the master piercer correctly, lead to rejection of the piercing), and of course make sure you wash up very well after.

Also, check out bmezine.com for information on piercings, aftercare, experiences, etc. It's a very informative site.

[lily-a-go-go.livejournal.com]

I honestly think I waited a month to have sex after getting mine. It did heal pretty fast though.

I had my hood piercing for 8 years. The only reason I took it out was because I was pregnant and thought it would get in the way. I regret removing it.

Sex felt great and I never lost any sensation at all.

[moochymonster.livejournal.com]

I waited two months after getting mine but I wasn't in a relationship at the time.
You'd probably be fine for sexual acts that steer clear of the clit and if you clean up afterwards. The place I got mine supplied antibacterial soap (which has since come handy for my mooncup).
I'd say as well if you do get it done be aware that at first you not only feel the pinch when you sit down but also when you cough, sneeze or yawn. Well I did anyway. Very strange.

I'd fully recommend a VCH. I've had no loss of sensation. An adjustment to how I go about things (can use the ball on the ring to stimulate myself).

[miharu.livejournal.com]

I've had mine for about 5 years, I've had no loss of sensation.

It can get in the way with masturbation and sometimes during sex. The biggest problem I have with it is during oral sex; sometimes my husband will suck wrong or something and I'll feel a little annoying pinch.

Getting pierced is pretty easy: the pain of the piercing goes away almost immediately and it heals up quickly and nicely. I recommend using a castille soap to cleanse twice a day after a sea salt soak (note: I don't recommend using bottled saline solution, too many preservatives.) It usually takes about 2 weeks to heal, but can take about a month. If you see your boyfriend in the later stages of healing, you can gently have sex with a condom but I'd stay clear of oral until you're sure you can take it.
My gauge of determining this would be to play with it a little - if it hurts, then don't do it.

[itswaytolate.livejournal.com]

I had mine done just after i was 17 and it was really good. I will admit unliek some people said on her, mine DID hurt a bit but after a day or two it settles down. Mine healed really well and yes urine works best im afraid but i know people who have used spray on savlon stuff and it worked just as well.

Its a great piercing to have as long as you keep it clean and look after it. Unfortunatly i had to take mine out due to going into hospital, but i would def get it done again.