Genital piercing goes back thousands of years. In some civilizations, it was a ritual that was instituted as boys and girls entered puberty. While this practice remains in place in some parts of the world today, in the developed world it is more frequently done for decoration. It is a practice that makes some cringe and others intrigued. Rather than the face, belly button or other areas of the body, genital piercings are done in parts of the body that are not seen by the public.
With names that indicate the area of the penis or vagina that the piercing is done, it appears to be growing in popularity in the world today.The Hindu guide to love, the Kamasutra, refers to implants in the penis as well as for jewelry. This is the only evidence that it actually took place in Hindu society. There are also historical references from the Roman, Greek and Arab countries. They hit their peak of popularity in the 19th century. It is reported that the husband of Queen Victoria had a genital piercing. The reason for this was the popularity of the very tight Beau Brummel pants. By having genital piercings, the penis could be anchored to the left side and eliminate the bulge.
During the 1970's made a cultural debut in America and Europe. As punk fashion reached its peak, the gay communities and sadomasochist culture began to show a surge of interest in genital piercings. It has continued until this day and increasing in popularity.
Female genital piercing is most commonly the VCH. This is piercing of the clitoral hood. It is done primarily for sexual benefits. It is quick to heal and easy to perform. Another type of female piercing is the Christina. This is done on women with an excess of skin and extends from the pubic mound to the outer labia. As with other surface piercings, rejection is high with this type of piercing. There are other types of female piercings that include the labia and other areas within the genital area.If the legend of the Prince Albert piercing set the precedent for male genital piercing, it has also become the most popular type of piercings for men. This particular piercing is done through the tip of the penis. It extends from the frenulum through the urethra. This has some precautions that should be used. Since it does go through the urethra, it is very slow healing and can easily become infected. Scrotum piercing, frenum piercing and horizontal piercing between the scrotum and anus are also popular types of male piercing.
If you have any stunning pictures of corset piercings, the subsequent description will seem familiar to you - a back (almost always a woman...come to think of it, I've never seen a male back with Corset Piercings) with rows of piercings straddling the spine, the piercings are evenly spaced to imitate corset eyelets, and the piercings are either surface bars, rings, or rings with string criss-crossing through them, resulting in a corset appearance. The pictures are gorgeous and so it's no surprise that many women toy with the idea of getting their back pierced.
I'm sorry to do this, but corset piercings, as the general public understands them, are a gross misconception. It is simply not possible for someone to get their back pierced for any length of time. The pictures you see are usually photoshopped (to eliminate the swelling and redness) and give no indication that the corset was put into place solely for the photograph. People are very mislead by these photographs. People who get Corset Piercings HAVE to remove their piercings promptly - this is not a piercing that can remain in the body for any length of time.
The back is too active - there are too many muscles constantly in motion - for any of the corset piercings to stand a chance at becoming long term. Most piercers take pictures of corset piercings to add to their portfolio, many photographers arrange for their models to have corset piercings specifically for a photo shoot, and many people in fetish and BDSM circles get corset piercings for a temporary amount of time. Corset piercings with string connecting them all are particularly only for short term purposes, because the string pulls the skin taunt and thus makes healing impossible. If left in too long, the piercings will be rejected, they will migrate, and they will leave scarring.
However, if the piercing is only for a very short amount of time, there will be no migration, rejection, or scarring. In fact, these piercings are so temporary that many piercers don't even remove the hypodermic needles used to pierce it in the first place! Technically it may be possible to have long lasting corset piercings, but the back is so involved with every movement that it would take supernatural vigilance and care to make it work. Furthermore, someone attempting to make corset piercings last can not get them pierced with captive rings and they can't be laced; only surface bars stand a small chance. I've never, ever, seen a corset piercing that lasted more than a week.
So if this piercing has such a short life span, you may be asking, why get it? Well, many people get it for the photo, it's true. Many people want corset piercings to indulge in their sexual fantasies or fetishes. Some people get it solely because they can, some want to try just "to see", and others do it for the endorphin and adrenaline rush. This piercing, when done by a professional, is not risky (and I reiterate: especially when it is taken out promptly) and has no side effects. The pain ranges more on the minimal side of the scale than intense, and some piercers may use topical anesthesia to numb the pain a little bit, even though it looks like it would be excruciating to endure. Like many good things in life, it's a fleeting enjoyment. Most wearers only keep them for a couple hours - anything more is really pushing the limits concerning migration and rejection.
Once the jewelry is removed they are open wounds, so clean them thoroughly and use common sense. They should heal quickly, and rarely are there complications IF proper aftercare is followed. If you love the thrill and adventure involved with body piercing, getting a corset piercing may be right for you.
Wearing corsets has been one of the biggest bondage turn-ons of all. But some people like me want to take it one step further. We love the feeling of corset lacing so much that we've decided to turn it into a part of our bodies. Enter the corset piercing.
I love the scene and the feeling of power so much that I decided to get a corset piercing. For those who don't know, a corset piercing is two rows of bilaterally symmetrical piercings on the back, which can be as few as four. They use captive bead rings as jewelry. I went with four eight piercings. These are mostly temporary piercings though, because of the risks associated with permanent piercing. But as a model, I took it upon myself to flash my body with a beauty that I believe is truly a part of me. Plus, my boyfriend really got excited from my pictures afterward.
've done it a few times and I've used ribbon, rope and chain to accompany my photoshoots. I only use my corset piercings for the duration of the shoot, or no more than 24 hours though. Like all piercings, a corset piercing is still an open wound that is subject to infection, irritation or cross contamination. But to its credit there is hardly any scarring from the removal of corset piercings from my body.
Although it's in theory possible to have a permanent corset piercing, I haven't tried it yet. There is a tremendous potential for a piercing to be infected or irritated in spite of the best care. Actually healing for a corset piercing is the same as healing in any body part, except that the strain on the body from a large amount of piercings can sometimes be too great.
Most people have probably seen photos of corset piercings online, though they are normally laced to appear like the laces on a corset. These photos depict, 99% of the time, play piercings or at least improperly done piercings that will reject.
Corset piercings should only be done by an experienced piercing professional who has experience and success with other types of surface piercings. Preferably the artist would have success with surface piercings on the part of the body you want to have the corset done on. An experienced piercer will want to do regular checkups as well.
Body piercing is one of the most popular forms of body art and it's done on a particular area of the body that is being pricked or punctured by using special techniques and tools. A jewelry item will be passed right through this piercing after wards in order to adorn the individual's natural beauty. The younger generations are using the unusual piercings in order to reveal their beliefs and personal statements.
This is one of the main reasons why the body piercing has gained so much popularity and special clans of body jewelry were designed in order to enhance the most unusual pierced parts. Body piercing finds its roots way back in the ancient cultures and rituals and back then, piercing was used in order to mark an individual's birth. It was carried out right from his/her birth and no discrimination was made.
Body piercing jewelry was used irrespective of one's gender. The ear and nose piercing are among the oldest trends that characterize this form of art. Some of the ancient societies, Egypt included, considered piercing as a sort of holy ritual that had to be performed on a constant basis. This ritual was associated with a wide range of spiritual gains and certain beliefs concerning the individual's future. Spirituality and piercing made a very good match that lead people into believing that they were having more powerful inner strength and resources than it was in fact. Even primitive tribes used body piercing in order to state their cultural differences and characteristics.
In our times, however, piercing has evolved to other areas of the human body, besides nose and ear. For instance, naval piercing, nipple piercing, tongue piercing, labret piercing and eyebrow piercing are among the most popular forms of piercing and they are used in order to enhance and even beautify the individual's natural looks. The personal image is customized more and more because body piercing can be used in order to make a genuine and individual statement when it comes to fashion and body art exhibition.
Even the materials that are used for piercing have evolved from natural elements such as claws, animal bones, shell and wood to more sophisticated materials such as steel, bronze, gold, silver, titanium and platinum. These highly elaborated elements are used along with many different precious materials. Diamonds and even semi precious stones are used in order to add extra value to the body piercing.
Professionals have become fully aware of the threats that may be involved by certain materials such as the ones having nickel. Such materials can cause severe infections and there are certain body parts that will not accept their presence. The body parts urge for solid gold of either 14 or 18 karats because this seems to be the most suitable material that can be used for piercing. The labret or naval piercing can urge for jewelry coming in the shape of tapers, tunnels, tusks, spirals and twists claws. Pyrex glass is another material that is used for piercing because it comes in opaque transparency and transparent colors.
Regardless of your ultimate choice, you will have to pay attention to some general aspects in order to make sure the whole operation will be a perfectly safe one. The tools MUST be sterilized right before the execution. The allergic reactions, bacterial infections and nerve damage will be avoided by using the properly sterilized piercing tools. You should also opt for quality jewelry in order to avoid the possible risks that may appear soon after the procedure has taken place. And you must remember that the safest way for you is to only go to real professionals to have the piercing done in the safest way and without any risks. Body piercing is the right thing for you especially if you love adorning your natural beauty with all kinds of exquisite pieces of jewelry. Now sit back and relax while browsing through our wide range of products at Funky Town Mall. You will be impressed by our beautiful line of very unique, yet surprisingly affordable quality jewelry pieces, mostly in durable stainless steel. You will also find unique rings, pendants, and a huge selection of affordable body jewelry.
Body piercing is all the rage now! From Paris Hilton and Rihanna to Lindsay Lohan and Madonna, most of the celebrated Hollywood hotties have now jumped into the hottest trend of body piercing. However, there still exist a number of myths and doubts when it comes to body piercing. Here are a few frequently asked questions that will serve as an eye opener giving you enough information on body piercing and body piercing jewelry.