what is a hood piercing

A hood piercing is a type of female genital piercing that goes through the clitoral hood surrounding the clitoris. The clitoral hood is homologous with the foreskin in the male reproductive system. The piercing can enhance sexual pleasure during masturbation, foreplay, and intercourse. There are different types of hood piercings, including the vertical clitoral hood piercing (VCH), the horizontal clitoral hood piercing (HCH), and the deep hood piercing. The VCH piercing is the most popular and is designed to increase the sensitivity of the wearer. The piercing process itself is rather uncomplicated and reportedly hurts less than ear piercings. However, it is important to find an experienced and reputable piercer to avoid complications such as poorly placed piercings, desensitization, or hindered arousal. The healing time for a hood piercing generally takes about 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the amount of tissue, the shape of the clit and hood, and how diligent the aftercare is. A wide variety of body piercing jewelry can be worn with hood piercings, including barbells, J-bars, captive bead rings, and hoop styles.