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            "headline": "Piercing types",
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            "description": "Here is an overview of the different types of piercings that can be worn in different areas of the body...",
            "articleBody": "Here is an overview of the different types of piercings that can be worn in different areas of the body.\n\nEar piercings\n\n## Helix\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_ohr_helix_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Helix)\n\nA helix piercing is an ear cartilage piercing that sits on the upper, outer edge of the pinna. It is one of the most popular ear piercings and can be pierced once or multiple times (e.g. double or triple helix).\n\n- **Jewelry**Usually a small ring or a labret plug.\n- **Pain**As it is pierced through the cartilage, it is slightly more painful than an earlobe piercing.\n- **Healing time**3 to 9 months, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**Regular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Do not twist or touch the piercing excessively.\n\n## Lobe\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_ohr_lobe_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Lobe)\n\nA lobe piercing is the classic earlobe piercing and one of the most commonly worn piercings.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nPlugs, rings or pendants - many variations possible.\n- **Pain**Hardly painful, as the earlobe is soft and supplied with blood.\n- **Healing time**4 to 8 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**Regular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Do not twist or touch the piercing excessively. Avoid pressure and friction.\n\n## Tragus\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_ohr_tragus_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Tragus)\n\nA tragus piercing sits on the small piece of cartilage in front of the ear canal and is a popular ear piercing.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a small labret plug or a ring.\n- **Pain**\nModerately painful as it pierces through firm cartilage.\n- **Healing time**\n3 to 9 months, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Do not twist or touch the piercing excessively. Avoid pressure and friction.\n\n## Daith\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_ohr_daith_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Daith)\n\nA daith piercing is located in the inner cartilage arch of the pinna, directly above the ear canal.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a small ring or a curved barbell (banana).\n- **Pain**\nModerate to strong, as it pierces through thick cartilage.\n- **Healing time**\n4 to 9 months, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Do not twist or touch the piercing excessively. Avoid pressure and friction.\n\n## Flat\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_ohr_flat_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Flat)\n\nA flat piercing is located in the flat cartilage area of the upper auricle, between the helix and conch.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a flat labret plug with attachment.\n- **Pain**\nModerate, as it is pierced by cartilage.\n- **Healing time**\n3 to 9 months, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Do not twist or touch the piercing excessively. Avoid pressure and friction.\n\n## Rook\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_ohr_rook_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Rook)\n\nA rook piercing is located in the inner cartilage fold of the pinna, above the daith piercing.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a curved barbell (banana) or a small ring.\n- **Pain**\nRelatively high, as it is pierced through a thick layer of cartilage.\n- **Healing time**\n6 to 12 months, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Do not twist or touch the piercing excessively. Avoid pressure and friction.\n\n## Conch\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_ohr_conch_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Conch)\n\nA conch piercing sits in the middle of the pinna and can be pierced either in the inner conch (inside) or outer conch (outside of the pinna).\n\n- **Jewelry**\nLabret plug for inner conch, ring for outer conch.\n- **Pain**\nModerate to high, as it pierces through firm cartilage.\n- **Healing time**\n6 to 12 months, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Do not twist or touch the piercing excessively. Avoid pressure and friction.\n\n## Industrial\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_ohr_industrial_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Industrial)\n\nAn industrial piercing consists of two connected piercings in the upper ear cartilage, which are connected with a straight barbell.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nLong barbell bar, often with decorative ends.\n- **Pain**\nRelatively high, as two cartilage sites are punctured.\n- **Healing time**\n6 to 12 months, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Do not twist or touch the piercing excessively. Avoid pressure and friction.\n\nLip piercings\n\n## Medusa\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_lippen_medusa_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Medusa)\n\nA Medusa piercing sits centrally above the upper lip in the philtrum (the depression between the nose and lip).\n\n- **Jewelry**Usually a labret plug with a flat plate inside.\n- **Pain**Moderate, as it pierces through soft tissue.\n- **Healing time**6 to 12 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**Regular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Avoid spicy food, smoking and excessive movement of the lip if possible.\n\n## Ashley\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_lippen_ashley_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Ashley)\n\nAn Ashley piercing is a special lip piercing that is pierced directly inwards through the lower lip.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a labret plug with a flat plate inside.\n- **Pain**\nModerate to high, as it is pierced through the lip.\n- **Healing time**\n6 to 12 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Avoid spicy food, smoking and excessive movement of the lip if possible.\n\n## Eskimo\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_frauen_eskimo_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Eskimo)\n\nAn Eskimo piercing is a variant of the vertical labret piercing in which the jewelry runs vertically through the lower lip.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a curved barbell (banana) with two visible balls.\n- **Pain**\nModerate to high, as it is pierced through the lip.\n- **Healing time**\n6 to 12 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Avoid spicy food, smoking and excessive movement of the lip if possible.\n\n## Jestrum\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_lippen_jestrum_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Jestrum)\n\nA jestrum piercing is the vertical version of the Medusa piercing and runs vertically through the philtrum (the depression between the nose and upper lip).\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a curved barbell (banana) with two visible balls.\n- **Pain**\nModerate to high, as it is pierced through the lip.\n- **Healing time**\n6 to 12 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Avoid spicy food, smoking and excessive movement of the lip if possible.\n\n## Bites\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_lippen_bites_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Bites)\n\nBites piercings are combinations of several lip piercings that are arranged symmetrically.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nMostly labret studs or small rings.\n- **Pain**\nModerate to high, depending on the number of piercings.\n- **Healing time**\n6 to 12 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray, careful eating and drinking, avoid touching.\n\n**Types of bites piercings**\n\n- **Snake Bites**\nTwo piercings on the side of the lower lip.\n- **Spider Bites**\nTwo narrow piercings on one side of the lower lip.\n- **Angel Bites**\nTwo piercings on the side of the upper lip.\n- **Dahlia Bites**\nPiercings at the corners of the mouth.\n- **Shark Bites**\nFour piercings - two on each side of the lower lip.\n- **Canine Bites**\nCombination of snake and angel bites (four piercings).\n\n## Dahlia\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_lippen_dahlia_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Dahlia)\n\nA dahlia piercing consists of two piercings at the corners of the mouth, which gives it a unique and eye-catching appearance.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nMostly labret plugs with a flat plate inside.\n- **Pain**\nModerate, as it pierces through soft tissue.\n- **Healing time**\n8 to 12 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray, careful eating and drinking, avoid touching.\n\n## Madonna / Monroe\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_lippen_madonna_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Madonna-Monroe)\n\nThe Madonna and Monroe piercings are individual upper lip piercings that differ only in their placement:\n\n**Madonna-Piercing:** Sits on the right above the upper lip.\n\n**Monroe-Piercing:** Sits on the left above the upper lip (named after Marilyn Monroe).\n\n- **Jewelry**\nMostly labret plugs with a flat plate inside.\n- **Pain**\nModerate, as it pierces through soft tissue.\n- **Healing time**\n6 to 12 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Avoid spicy food, smoking and excessive movement of the lip if possible.\n\nMouth piercings\n\n## Tongue\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_mund_zunge_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Tongue)\n\nA tongue piercing is pierced vertically through the middle of the tongue and is one of the most popular mouth piercings.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a straight barbell with two balls.\n- **Pain**\nModerate, as the tongue is well supplied with blood.\n- **Healing time**\n4 to 8 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular mouth rinsing with alcohol-free solution, soft food in the first few days, avoid smoking and alcohol.\n\n## Lip frenulum\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_mund_smiley_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Llip-Frenulum)\n\nA frenulum piercing is located in the frenulum - the small frenulum of skin between the upper lip and the gums.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a small, flexible barbell or a ring.\n- **Pain**\nLow, as the labial frenulum is thin and has little blood supply.\n- **Healing time**\n2 to 6 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular mouth rinsing with alcohol-free solution, soft food in the first few days, avoid smoking and alcohol.\n\n## Marley\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_mund_marley_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Marley)\n\nA Marley piercing is a rare and rather unusual piercing that is located under the tongue on the frenulum of the tongue.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a small barbell or a ring.\n- **Pain**\nLow, as the lingual frenulum is thin and has little blood supply.\n- **Healing time**\n2 to 6 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular mouth rinsing with alcohol-free solution, soft food in the first few days, avoid smoking and alcohol.\n\n## Uvula\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_mund_uvula_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Uvula)\n\nA uvula piercing is a very rare and unusual piercing that is pierced through the uvula at the back of the throat.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a small, lightweight barbell.\n- **Pain**\nModerate to high, as the uvula region is sensitive.\n- **Healing time**\n2 to 4 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular mouth rinsing with alcohol-free solution, soft food in the first few days, avoid smoking and alcohol.\n\n## Snake Eyes\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_mund_snake-eye_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/Verwendung-Snake-Eyes)\n\nA snake eyes piercing is a horizontal tongue piercing on the tip of the tongue that looks like snake eyes.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nA curved barbell (banana) with two visible balls.\n- **Pain**\nModerate to high, as it stings through the tongue.\n- **Healing time**\n4 to 8 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular mouth rinsing with alcohol-free solution, soft food in the first few days, avoid smoking and alcohol.\n\nNose piercings\n\n## Nostril\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_nase_nostril_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Nostril)\n\nA nostril piercing is a classic nose piercing that is pierced on the side of the nostril.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nSmall plug, ring or labret.\n- **Pain**\nModerate, as the nose is well supplied with blood.\n- **Healing time**\n2 to 4 months, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray, avoid touching and make-up in the vicinity.\n\n## Septum\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_nase_septum_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Septum)\n\nA septum piercing sits in the nasal septum and is one of the most popular nose piercings.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nCircular barbell or ring.\n- **Pain**\nModerate, if stitched correctly through the soft tissue.\n- **Healing time**\n6 to 12 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray, avoid touching and make-up in the vicinity.\n\n## Bridge\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_nase_bridge_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Bridge)\n\nA bridge piercing sits horizontally on the bridge of the nose, directly between the eyes.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a straight barbell.\n- **Pain**\nMinor to moderate, as it only pierces through the skin and not through cartilage.\n- **Healing time**\n8 to 12 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray, avoid contact and pressure (e.g. from glasses).\n\n## Austin Bar\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_nase_austin-bar_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Austin-Bar)\n\nAn Austin bar piercing is a horizontal nose piercing that runs through the tip of the nose but does not go through the nasal septum.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nStraight barbell.\n- **Pain**\nModerate to high, as it pierces through the soft tissue of the tip of the nose.\n- **Healing time**\n2 to 3 months, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray, avoid touching and make-up in the vicinity.\n\nFacial piercings\n\n## Eyebrow piercing\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_gesicht_augenbraue_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Eyebrow)\n\nAn eyebrow piercing is a vertical surface piercing that is usually pierced on the outer edge of the eyebrow.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nCurved barbell (banana) or surface bar.\n- **Pain**\nModerate, as it pierces through soft tissue.\n- **Healing time**\n6 to 12 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray, avoid contact and pressure (e.g. from glasses).\n\n## Cheek\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_gesicht_cheek_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Cheek)\n\nA cheek piercing sits in the cheeks, usually in the place of the natural dimples.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nLabret plug with flat plate inside.\n- **Pain**\nModerate to high, as it pierces through thick tissue.\n- **Healing time**\n3 to 6 months, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular external cleaning with disinfectant spray and use of a mouthwash with an alcohol-free solution. Avoid pressure and friction (e.g. by sleeping on your side).\n\n## Tear Drop\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_gesicht_tear-drop_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Tear-Drop)\n\nA tear drop piercing is a surface piercing that is located below the outer corner of the eye or along the cheek and visually resembles a tear.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a surface bar or a dermal anchor.\n- **Pain**\nModerate, as it is only pierced through the skin.\n- **Healing time**\n8 to 12 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray, avoid pressure and friction (e.g. by sleeping on your side).\n\n## Third Eye\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_gesicht_third-eye_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Third-Eye)\n\nA third eye piercing is a surface piercing that is placed in the middle of the forehead, between the eyebrows.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a dermal anchor or surface bar.\n- **Pain**\nModerate, as it is only pierced through the skin.\n- **Healing time**\n8 to 12 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray, avoid touching and pressure (e.g. when sleeping).\n\nBody piercings\n\n## Belly button\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_koerper_bauchnabel_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Belly-Button)\n\nA belly button piercing is one of the most popular body piercings and sits above or, more rarely, below the navel.\n\n- **cJewelry**\nUsually a curved barbell (banana) with balls or pendants.\n- **Pain**\nModerate, as it pierces through skin and little tissue.\n- **Healing time**\n6 to 12 months, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Avoid tight-fitting clothing and pressure. Take care when showering and getting dressed. No excessive touching or rubbing.\n\n## Nipple\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_koerper_brustwarze_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/Verwendung-Brustwarze)\n\nA nipple piercing is pierced horizontally, vertically or diagonally through the nipple and is popular with both men and women.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a straight barbell or a ring.\n- **Pain**\nRelatively high, as the nipple is very sensitive.\n- **Healing time**\n6 to 12 months, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Avoid tight-fitting clothing and pressure. Take care when showering and getting dressed. No excessive touching or rubbing.\n\n## Sternum\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_koerper_sternum_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Sternum)\n\nA sternum piercing is a surface piercing that is placed vertically or horizontally on the breastbone (sternum), between the breasts or in the upper chest area.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a surface bar or a dermal anchor.\n- **Pain**\nModerate, as it is only pierced through the skin.\n- **Healing time**\n8 to 12 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Avoid tight-fitting clothing and pressure. Take care when showering and getting dressed. No excessive touching or rubbing.\n\n## Madison\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_koerper_madison_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Madison)\n\nA Madison piercing is a surface piercing that sits on the front of the neck, directly above the collarbone.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a surface bar or a dermal anchor.\n- **Pain**\nModerate, as it is pierced through the skin.\n- **Healing time**\n8 to 12 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Avoid tight-fitting clothing and pressure. Take care when showering and getting dressed. No excessive touching or rubbing.\n\n## Spine\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_koerper_wirbelsaeule_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Sternum)\n\nA spinal piercing is a series of surface piercings along the spine on the back.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nMostly surface bars or dermal anchors.\n- **Pain**\nModerate, as it is only pierced through the skin.\n- **Healing time**\n8 to 12 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Avoid tight-fitting clothing and pressure. Take care when showering and getting dressed. No excessive touching or rubbing.\n\n## Collarbone\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_koerper_schluesselbein_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Collarbone)\n\nA collarbone piercing is a surface piercing that is placed above or just below the collarbone (clavicle).\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a surface bar or a dermal anchor.\n- **Pain**\nModerate to high, as the skin is tight there.\n- **Healing time**\n8 to 12 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Avoid tight-fitting clothing and pressure. Take care when showering and getting dressed. No excessive touching or rubbing.\n\nIntimate women\n\n## Clitoris\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_frauen_klitoris_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Clitoris)\n\nA clitoral piercing is an intimate piercing in the genital area that can be pierced in different ways.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a curved barbell (banana) or a small ring.\n- **Pain**\nModerate, depending on placement and individual feelings.\n- **Healing time**\n4 to 8 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Avoid tight-fitting clothing and pressure. Be careful with intimate hygiene and sexual contact.\n\n**Types of clitoral piercings**\n\n- **VCH (Vertical Clitoral Hood)**Vertical piercing through the clitoral hood.\n- **HCH (Horizontal Clitoral Hood)**Horizontal piercing through the clitoral hood.\n- **Direct clitoral piercing**Rarely, as it goes directly through the clitoris and requires a lot of experience.\n\n## Christina\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_frauen_christina_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Christina)\n\nA Christina piercing is a superficial intimate piercing that sits on the upper part of the labia (mons veneris).\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a curved barbell (banana) or a surface bar.\n- **Pain**\nModerate to high, as it pierces through thick tissue.\n- **Healing time**\n3 to 6 months, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Avoid tight-fitting clothing and pressure. Be careful with intimate hygiene and sexual contact.\n\n## Labia\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_frauen_schamlippen_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Labia)\n\nLabia A labia piercing is an intimate piercing that is pierced on the labia minora or labia majora.\n\n- **Jewelry**Usually a ring or a barbell.\n- **Pain**\nModerate, depending on blood circulation and individual sensitivity.\n- **Healing time**\n4 to 8 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Avoid tight-fitting clothing and pressure. Be careful with intimate hygiene and sexual contact.\n\nIntimate men\n\n## Prince Albert\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_maenner_prinz-albert_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Prince-Albert)\n\nPrince Albert A Prince Albert piercing is one of the best-known male intimate piercings and runs through the urethra and the underside of the glans.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a ring or a curved barbell (banana).\n- **Pain**\nHigh, as it goes through the glans.\n- **Healing time**\n4 to 8 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Avoid tight-fitting clothing and pressure. Be careful with intimate hygiene and sexual contact.\n\n## Ampallang\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_maenner_ampallang_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Ampallang)\n\nAn ampallong piercing is a horizontal intimate piercing that is pierced through the glans of the penis - either through the urethra (continuous) or above it (superficial).\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a straight barbell.\n- **Pain**\nHigh, as it goes through the glans.\n- **Healing time**\n3 to 6 months, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Avoid tight-fitting clothing and pressure. Be careful with intimate hygiene and sexual contact.\n\n## Hafada\n\n[![](https://www.star-piercing.ch/media/image/storage/opc/Wiki/Piercingarten/star-piercing_maenner_hafada_schwarz.svg)](https://www.star-piercing.ch/eng/Use-Hafada)\n\nA hafada piercing is a superficial intimate piercing that is placed on the skin of the scrotum.\n\n- **Jewelry**\nUsually a ring or a barbell.\n- **Pain**\nLow to moderate, as it only passes through the skin.\n- **Healing time**\n4 to 8 weeks, depending on care and individual healing.\n- **Care**\nRegular cleaning with disinfectant spray. Avoid tight-fitting clothing and pressure. Be careful with intimate hygiene and sexual contact.",
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