You will usually know if your piercing becomes infected if the surrounding tissue becomes red, painful, swollen and warm to the touch, or if you get discharge that is dark yellow, greenish, bloody, or has a bad odor.
Also to know is, does a hood piercing increase sensitivity?
When you place a piece of jewelry through the clitoral hood, especially if it has a bead, it can increase sexual pleasure for the wearer. … This is because the VCH piercing takes place in the hood that covers the clitoris, leaving one end of the jewelry directly touching the clitoris, increasing sensation.
Keeping this in consideration, does a vertical hood piercing close?
I think I’ve covered this risk pretty well but there is always a risk that the stimulation the jewelry causes can lead to a reduction in the sensitivity of the the clitoris. Often even a long abandoned hood piercing will stay open for a number of years and even in most cases will never close.
How bad does a VCH hurt?
How much does the vertical clitoral hood piercing hurt? Since you’re piercing such a sensitive area, you’re going to feel some pain. However, many report that it’s not as painful as they expected, and some have even compared it to the lobe piercing (albeit, it still stings).
Will an infected piercing heal on its own?
Minor pierced ear infections can be treated at home. With proper care, most will clear up in 1 to 2 weeks.