The Clit Piercing: Everything You Need to Know

The rare clit piercing goes through the clitoris itself. Unlike the more popular VCH piercing, which only goes through the hood of the clitoris, this pierces the sexually important, sensitive clit itself.

Because of this, it’s not a common piercing, and you’d have a hard time finding a piercer that’s willing to conduct it. The clit piercing is often confused with the VCH piercing, and if you’re considering getting your clit pierced, you should probably consider the VCH piercing instead.

The clit piercing comes with multiple risks, including loss of sensation. If you depend upon clitoral stimulation in order to achieve orgasm, then the clit piercing is probably one that you want to avoid. Instead, look into the VCH and HCH piercings.

That being said, there are people who get their clit pierced, and you can find piercers willing to do the procedure. If you’re still interested in the clit piercing, here’s what you need to know.

How much does the clit piercing hurt?

We’re not going to lie; this piercing is wildly uncomfortable for most women.

Your clitoris carries thousands of nerve endings. Unless your clit is highly desensitized, this means that you’ll feel a lot during the process. Depending upon your anatomy, your piercer may need to use clamps to keep the clitoral hood back, and it’s going to hurt when the needle goes through the clit.

Besides that, it can be strange having a stranger working in that region. Piercers who have experience with genital piercings will be professional and will work hard to make you as comfortable as possible, but it could still be a strange experience for you.

Before getting this piercing, make sure that you’re 100% comfortable with the process. 

Clit piercing healing process

The clit piercing only takes a minimum of 4 - 8 weeks to heal. Like any piercing, you should visit your piercer and confirm that your piercing is fully healed before stopping aftercare practices.

Clit piercing aftercare

The clit piercing should be cleaned and cared for like any other piercing. Clean it with a piercing aftercare saline solution 2 - 3 times daily, try to move the jewelry as little as possible, and keep the piercing clean and away from debris.

Due to the location of the piercing on the sensitive clitoris, there are some special considerations that you should make throughout healing.

Avoid sexual contact with the piercing during healing. A key to happy healing is that your jewelry remains still. This means no touching it during healing. If you’re able to participate in sexual activity without moving the piercing, you can still have sex during this time. However, you need to be incredibly careful.

Wear tight-fitting, clean cotton underwear. Your underwear should be tight enough to keep the jewelry still without pressing too hard against the jewelry. Avoid panty materials, like lace, that could get caught on the jewelry.

Be prepared for increased sensitivity. For the first few days after the piercing, you’ll probably feel some discomfort and increased sensitivity. This is normal and simply means that you’ll need to take it easy for the first few days after getting pierced. If the discomfort lasts, it could be a sign that you were improperly pierced. Some people have experienced increased sensitivity even after the piercing heals, which can be uncomfortable. If this happens to you, simply take out the jewelry.

Clit piercing jewelry styles

The clit piercing accepts hoops and barbell jewelry. The type of jewelry will depend upon your anatomy as well as which types you find to be most comfortable. 

The sizing of the jewelry is incredibly important. If the jewelry is the wrong size, it can affect your sensitivity as well as how your clitoral hood rests on your clitoris. Therefore, have your piercer write down the exact jewelry size that you need, and don’t stray from that.

While it is possible to change the jewelry on your own, you’ll likely need some help to do so. Therefore, you’re unlikely to change your jewelry often, and you should choose your jewelry carefully.

Why shouldn’t I get a clit piercing?

The vast majority of women do not have suitable anatomy for this piercing. If your piercer says that they cannot do this piercing on you, then you must listen to them. If your piercing is done incorrectly, it could permanently damage your clitoris.

For this piercing, you must find a piercer with tons of experience piercing the clit. This will probably mean having to travel, even if you live in a bigger city. Not many piercers are willing to do this piercing, and even among those, not many of them have the experience that they need. You need to budget plenty of money for a highly experienced piercer and the travel it might take to visit them.