Fourchette piercing
Fourchette
Location
Frenulum labiorum pudendi
Afourchette piercingis a femalegenital piercing. It is a piercing done at the rear rim of thevagina, in the area offrenulum labiorum pudendi. Many women do not have a pinchable flap of skin in the area, and are not suited for this piercing. If the correct anatomy is present, placement and piercing tends to be relatively easy.
Placement
The fourchette piercing is most similar in location to the male guiche piercing. It requires a pinchable flap of skin at the rear rim of the vagina. Piercers should not pierce into the vaginal tissue or vaginal canal as the vaginal tissue often rejects the piercing.
Piercers
Many piercers are not willing to do this piercing. The fourchette is a rare piercing which requires the proper anatomy. Many women don't have the pinchable flap of skin, making the fourchette impossible. Often, experienced piercers do not have much experience with this piercing due to it's rarity.
Healing and Aftercare
Healing time is relatively quick, as with all piercings in the genital area. Healing time is usually around 4 to 6 weeks. Hygeine is usually a concern; with the piercing's proximity to the anus, the wearer must ensure the area is well cleaned following defication.
Wear
Many wearers have reported that this piercing is prone to stretching on it's own. Discomfort with intercourse has been reported by some wearers.