Pubic piercing

Pubic piercing
Location	Mons pubis or base of penis
Jewelry	Captive bead ring
Healing	10 to 12 weeks

A pubic piercing is a body piercing in the pubic area, on the mons pubis in females, or at the base of the penis in males. Healing times are at around 3–4 months. The rejection rate is around the same as well - that is, higher than most "conventional" (nose, ear, tongue) piercings, because it is a surface piercing. Some get this piercing because it can offer direct stimulation to the clitoris during intercourse. The placement is at the bottom of the pubic mound just above the penile shaft. Usually, the jewelry inserted is a custom-made surface bar, used to give the best chance of healing.

Healing

As with most piercings, the healing time varies depending upon depth of piercing and the level of activity that the piercee maintains. For a subject who has a healthy diet and low activity, a healing time of 10–12 weeks can be expected.

Pubic piercings of various types

• 
  20 mm piercing
• 
  Modified banana barbell
• 
  22 mm surface piercing, internally threaded 1.5 mm, discs

See also

• Christina piercing

References

• Angel, Elayne (2011). The Piercing Bible: The Definitive Guide to Safe Body Piercing. Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale. ISBN 978-0-307-77791-1.

Further reading

• Graves, Bonnie (2000). Tattooing and Body Piercing. Capstone. ISBN 978-0-7368-0417-2.
• Sawyer, Sarah (24 November 2008). Body Piercing and Tattooing: The Hidden Dangers of Body Art: Easyread Super Large 24pt Edition. ReadHowYouWant.com. ISBN 978-1-4270-8714-0.