Guiche piercing
Aguiche piercingis abody piercingon theperineum. Guiche piercings are much more common in men than in women. Although a guiche normally runs perpendicular to the direction of the penis, lateral placements are possible. A series of guiche piercings in parallel to the direction of the penis is be called a guiche ladder, and might commonly be seen as an extension of afrenum ladder.
Health Issues
Depending on the anatomy of the individual, a guiche piercing can heal quickly with few complications, like a normal piercing, or it may require specialised initial jewelry and care, like asurface piercing. Due to the proximity to the anus, good hygiene is important both during the initial healing period, and on an ongoing basis after the piercing is healed. Sitting related activities that place stress on the region may cause irritation that could lead to themigration or rejection of the piercing.
Jewelry
Bothcaptive bead rings andbarbell-style jewelryare worn in guiche piercings, both as initial jewelry as well as after the piercing has healed. Guiche piercings can bestretchedto large sizes and can accommodateflesh tunnel style jewelry, although the potential discomfort to the bearer may be radically increased. Guiche weights may be attached to the piercing, causing added sexual stimulation.
History and Culture
Richard Simonton, also known by hispseudonym Doug Malloy, authored apamphletentitledBody & Genital Piercing in Briefwhich created much of the contemporary mythology surrounding the origin of various body piercings, including the guiche. In the pamphlet guiche piercing is described as originating in theSouth Pacific, most specificallyTahiti. Unfortunately Doug's perspectives were coloured by his own enthusiasm for genital piercing as aneroticpractice, and his materials are not considered to be a reliable source. Like many genital piercings, guiche piercings were primarily practiced ingay BDSM culture, prior to the resurgence of piercing in Western Culture in the late 1980's and early 1990's.