2021 Labia Majora Piercings Pros & Cons plus Everything You Should Know S02 EP37
In Season 2 Episode 37, DaVo, a Professional Piercer since 1994, covers the Pros and Cons of Labia Majora Piercings AKA Outer Labia Piercings. This video covers almost everything you need to know before getting the piercings, including pros and cons, risks, what to consider before the piercing experience, healing, jewelry, living with the piercing, care, and abandonment of the piercing.
I, also known as DaVo, have been a professional body piercer and the owner of Axiom Body Piercing Studio in Des Moines, Iowa, since 1994. My focus on education and helping clients make informed decisions about getting pierced has always been a significant part of my business practices and services. With my website and increasingly on YouTube, I hope to expand and inform others outside of my small part of the world. I always welcome questions and comments, so if you have one, please don't hesitate to share.
Show Notes:
Pierced Horizontally through the Labia Majora or Outer Labia. Usually done with rings or circular jewelry. Placed as high as possible to avoid causing issues while walking and during sexual intercourse. Usually done in pairs with the piercing slightly above or below the other side to prevent them from having contact.
History:
There is no history of the piercing before the 1970s. However, the piercing's history can be traced back to French Erotic Story Of O, where the piercing is done through the Labium and a metal tag with O’s Master’s name. Like most of the novel, it is more about the author’s imagination than fact.
Pros:
Increases sexual pleasure
A long history of healing
Easy Heal
Doesn’t affect lifestyle
Easy to Conceal
Cons
Anatomy (needs to be pronounced. Can migrate or reject. Tissue can thin)
STD
May lose its effect
May find it uncomfortable
Bleeding
Things to look for:
Piercer be experienced
The piercer should be professional, informative, and make you feel comfortable.
The piercer should offer a consultation that includes information on aftercare, risks, and other relevant details
The piercer should be someone with whom you feel comfortable, even when undressed.
The piercer should evaluate your anatomy
Usually pierced with circular jewelry
You are going to need to disrobe and wear clothing that is easy to remove
Do they provide aftercare products and written and verbal instructions for aftercare?
The Piercing Experience:
Area is disinfected
The piercing is marked
The piercer will have you stand and raise one leg to ensure the piercing is positioned high enough.
The piercing is typically performed using forceps.
The piercing is quick; the pain will be sharp at first and then quickly fade.
The jewelry may require a little time to insert and close
There may be some slight to moderate bleeding
Unlike other piercings, you will not have throbbing and aching, but the Piercing is sensitive to the touch.
Healing:
The average healing time is 6-12 weeks or longer
Clean twice daily with saline
Must practice cross-contamination prevention and isolate the piercing, avoiding any contact with it.
Clean hands
no oral contact or exchanging of bodily fluids for 6 months. Latex barriers should be used regardless of relationship type
Keep your environment clean
Do not submerge in water
Keep pets away and out of your bed
Sexual activity when it feels comfortable.If there is pain, try something else or take a break
Bleeding can last up to 5 days. Wear a pad or sanitary napkin
Avoid contact or trauma to the area.
During the first 3-5 days, you may experience slight bleeding off and on, redness/discoloration, heat, and tenderness to the touch.
Jewelry Options:
Can change after the piercing is healed
Commonly, the jewelry is 12g or larger and at least 5/8 of an inch
Rings and circular jewelry need to be oversized to match the amount of tissue
Smaller rings can lead to migration, rejection, scarring, and other issues
Barbells and curved barbells can be worn
Living with the piercing:
The jewelry should be left in at all times.
Avoid pressure or trauma to the piercing
Clean the jewelry in the shower with water and soap.
Abandoning the piercing:
If during healing, there are signs of infection, see your piercer or doctor before removing
Will close but may appear open for an extended time.
There will be a small indented circular scar on each side. This may fade in time.
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For more information on DaVo and the Axiom Body Piercing Studio, go to https://axiompiercing.com
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Contact DaVo at davo@axiompiercing.com or by phone at 515-966-4814
To schedule a Piercing Appointment, please visit https://axiompiercing.com/booking.
Skin Kitchen Tattoo and The Axiom Body Piercing Studio are located at 3800 Douglas Ave./Des Moines, Iowa 50311
Tattoo hours are Thursday - Monday 1-8 pm
Piercing hours are Thursday - Monday 2-8 pm
