Gauge and Sizing
| PIERCING | GAUGE | JEWELRY TYPE |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Clitoral Hood | 14g to 12g | Captive Bead Ring or Curved Barbell |
| Labia | 12g to 10g | Captive Bead Ring |
| Prince Albert | 12g to 8g | Captive Bead Ring |
| Frenum | 12g to 10g | Standard Barbell or Captive Bead Ring |
Hereof, how long should a VCH barbell be?
just take at the barbell you have now and if it is the original piercing barbell means it is about 12 mm long or 11 mm long. That is the size most piercers use to pierce the initial VCH piercing.
Likewise, people ask, can you use belly rings for VCH?
Many navel bars have sharp edges that won’t be safe or comfortable in a VCH. Also, there’s a LOT of junk out there that should not be worn in a navel, and most definitely not next to your clitoris!
Can I put a 16g in a 14g piercing?
Yes all day you can. However, the 16g post is thinner than the 14g. Downsizing is not an issue unless you’ve got a large collection of 14g jewelry that you wish to wear again. Downsizing to 16g is safe as long as it is healed.
Can you put a 16g earring in an 18G hole?
If I pierce with a 16g needle, can I use 18g jewelry? Yes you can, in fact that’s typically what a piercer will do, especially with cartilage piercings. They pierce with a gauge size bigger than the actual jewelry. It allows room for swelling and placing the jewelry.
How bad does a hood piercing hurt?
The piercing process is quick, but painful.
Yikes. According to those who have followed through with piercing their hoods, a distinct sharp pain will definitely occur as they slip the needle through the tissue – ouch.
How much does a VCH cost?
This includes minors! Minors must have proper ID for themselves.
| Piercing | Piercing Fee | Minium Age Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Clitoral Hood (VCH) | $35.00 | 18+ Years Old |
| Horizontal Clitoral Hood (HCH) | $35.00 | 18+ Years Old |
| Prince Albert | $35.00 | 18+ Years Old |
| Reverse Price Albert | $35.00 | 18+ Years old |
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.
Can you lose feeling from a hood piercing?
Correct anatomy structure plays an important role in many genital piercings. A ‘vertical clitoral hood‘ piercing is the most common female genital piercing. … Piercing behind the clitoris may interfere with blood flow. There is a fear with many female genital piercings that you could lose all clitoral sensation.
