Vertical Hood Piercing

[BlueSugar]

Those that have them, those that have pierced them

I've joined the club but I've heard so much about aftercare it all contradicts each other so I've been sticking with no dye/fragrance soap 3-4 times daily, gentle, and making sure it moves freely without pinching and spots that are too dry.

So far as I could tell there was barely a bead of blood on the first day, I'm on day two and a half and everything is still going fine. I think it still might be a tiny bit angry and swollen, but it could also just be the way the skin is between the two balls of the bar.

I've examined with a hand mirror, and the two friends that were there with me said he only made one hole with the needle, but I just don't think upon examination that there is only one, but that is easily fixable so, I'm not terribly worried for that... it is also a little swollen AND I've learned that my hand mirror is too small and not free standing so... yeah... I'll figure it out eventually.
He didn't use the "new" safty tube method, I got stuck with the clamp.
It hurt less then any of my other piercings, but for humilation purposes it was the most uncomfortable... but there wasn't any tears *proud of self* and just a lil wimper here and there. There were more jokes and stupid comments going on that I was sufficently distracted and oddly comfortable with his bright purple willy wonka gloves (which were totally in my way of viewing of what was going on) man handeling my little self.

er.. back to the cleaning thing...

The piercer gave me a saline spray to use 3-4 times daily, and told me no salts, and no 'minor scratch creams', nothing with scent/dye and to be nice/leave it alone for at least 3-4 weeks.

I've spoken with, hm, 3 other piercers before I got it done, and this guy came back with the most good reviews and great track record plus the most time piercing/tattooing under his belt out of anyone I spoke to.

Others say use the salts.
Some say just use soap.
A few suggested soap/water and a minor scratch cream

...I've had my nipples done, I used a scratch cream, salts and soap... after two weeks I stopped using the salts.

...ears I used soap and a after piercing liquid with benzalkonium (i have some left over, is it better then the saline or should I just not use it on this new particular piercing)?

...belly button soap and scratch cream.

but this is a different area with its own ecosystem.


What the fuck actually works, and what should I stay away from?

Stupid question:
is the saline solution the same one for contacts?
I only ask bc I don't wear contacts but have lots of acces to the solution, and if I run out of the stuff I have now (by some weird chance) can I substitute?

Usually I have no problem with piercings, but this area has its own ecosystem so I'm being extra cautious

 

[LOST&FOUND]

You might want to cut back on the cleanings just a bit. Cleaning it to often especially with the saline spary will dry the area out and that is not something you want.

And no the saline solution is not the same.

 

[BlueSugar]

You might want to cut back on the cleanings just a bit. Cleaning it to often especially with the saline spary will dry the area out and that is not something you want.

And no the saline solution is not the same.

ok. cut back a little. no problem. I love spending all this time on my little self, but, I felt a bit OCD. lol.
saline isn't the same, thanks.

whats the deal with the scratch cream? I've really had awesome results with it no matter if they've told me to use it or not .. it it just because of the area?

I know its soon, BUT, for cleaning in the beginning purposes, should I go back and replace it with a hoop so a month or so from now I can switch it to something I find more appealing? It was done with the bar, he said the bar was fine, that it really doesn't make much of a difference... but I don't want ickies to happen. It doesn't hurt to move it around so I've given pretty thorough cleanings but its very time consuming.

I knew this was going to be a different routine from what I am used to, so really, I'm just making sure this is all normal. I don't have phone freedom to call the place every day ... and I know some of us litizens are pretty good with stuff like this.

 

[LOST&FOUND]

ok. cut back a little. no problem. I love spending all this time on my little self, but, I felt a bit OCD. lol.
saline isn't the same, thanks.

whats the deal with the scratch cream? I've really had awesome results with it no matter if they've told me to use it or not .. it it just because of the area?

I know its soon, BUT, for cleaning in the beginning purposes, should I go back and replace it with a hoop so a month or so from now I can switch it to something I find more appealing? It was done with the bar, he said the bar was fine, that it really doesn't make much of a difference... but I don't want ickies to happen. It doesn't hurt to move it around so I've given pretty thorough cleanings but its very time consuming.

I knew this was going to be a different routine from what I am used to, so really, I'm just making sure this is all normal. I don't have phone freedom to call the place every day ... and I know some of us litizens are pretty good with stuff like this.

Well I have never heard of using scratch cream so I can't really say anything about that.

As for changing it to a different bar a month isn't exactly enough time to let the new piercing heal. And since it is such a new piercing movement in the area isn't that important. Once it has healed fully, about 2-3 months, you can go ahead and change it.

 

[BlueSugar]

Well I have never heard of using scratch cream so I can't really say anything about that.

As for changing it to a different bar a month isn't exactly enough time to let the new piercing heal. And since it is such a new piercing movement in the area isn't that important. Once it has healed fully, about 2-3 months, you can go ahead and change it.

was told to reeeally be on the cleaning for a month (+) depending on how my body is reacting to the piercing, and to be easy on myself for a bit. But it could take 2 months or more to fully heal thoroughly.

and I mean to change it for healing/cleaning purposes. piercer said bar/hoop doesn't make a difference as long as you do it correctly, never hinted to a hoop or bar being any easier to keep clean. In my mind since I've been pierced a hoop was easier... but this is a new area so I'm a bit warey of all the advice being flung around.

I was just told not to use the Bacitraycin, as always, but I've never listened and had wonderful results because of it. This time I miiight listen if the reason is good enough but only because of the ecosystem.

I know you have your penis pierced, what was/is the length/gague of your bars?
He said he used the same type of bars on me, and I have NO idea why, but I never asked, I just realized this... damnit... I'm usually so much better then this.
Oi. Have to call, gr, was trying not to be a pain in the ass to this poor dude. lol.

 

[LOST&FOUND]

was told to reeeally be on the cleaning for a month (+) depending on how my body is reacting to the piercing, and to be easy on myself for a bit. But it could take 2 months or more to fully heal thoroughly.

and I mean to change it for healing/cleaning purposes. piercer said bar/hoop doesn't make a difference as long as you do it correctly, never hinted to a hoop or bar being any easier to keep clean. In my mind since I've been pierced a hoop was easier... but this is a new area so I'm a bit warey of all the advice being flung around.

I was just told not to use the Bacitraycin, as always, but I've never listened and had wonderful results because of it. This time I miiight listen if the reason is good enough but only because of the ecosystem.

I know you have your penis pierced, what was/is the length/gague of your bars?
He said he used the same type of bars on me, and I have NO idea why, but I never asked, I just realized this... damnit... I'm usually so much better then this.
Oi. Have to call, gr, was trying not to be a pain in the ass to this poor dude. lol.

Well a bent barbell maybe a slightly better choice, I am not sure if it would be wise to use a hoop because of the way it would pull on the healing piercing differently.

As for my jacob's ladder all three are 10 gauge. The bottom two are 5/8 of an inch long and I forget the length of the top one but it is slightly longer.

 

[Avery_Chisholm]

https://forum.literotica.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=229099

mine is quite lovely

 

[J.B.]

only 2 months fully heal? thoroughly?

I'd think it'd take longer than that. When I had the nips done (both times) yeah I could feel no major pain after like 24 hours and I got to play with then after like a week, but those suckers took a year to heal. I'd think the hood would take a bit longer.

Could be wrong.

 

[Matthew Craig]

https://forum.literotica.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=229099

mine is quite lovely

True.

 

[warrior queen]

hey babe

i'm a bit pushed for time right now, but when i get home from work, i'll sit down and reply in more depth.

for now, all you need to do is use a salt mix (1/4 teaspoon sea salt to 1 cup boiled water) to clean the piercing twice a day after your shower (use non-perfumed soaps, i think you guys have one there called 'dial' that most piercers recommend).
no baths.

the entire vulval area is self-cleaning, so don't be too paranoid.

more later

wq - piercer extraordinaire

 

[Little Tighty]

sissy me but I have a horizontal and it healed in a couple of days with no special treatment even though I got directions a page long with it.

They say because it is a high blood flow area it heals much faster than other areas of the body.

 

[BiBunny]

I had my hood pierced about two years ago. The best thing I found to do for it was to leave it alone most of the time. Clean it a couple of times a day with soap and water and use Bactine spray after taking a shower. Sea salt is okay, but don't use it too often because it WILL irritate the area.

Oh, it will heal quickly, too. Mine was completely pain-free in a little over a week, and I was able to take the jewelry out for extended periods of time without the hole closing up after about a month or two. I hope you enjoy it!

 

[BlueSugar]

hey babe

i'm a bit pushed for time right now, but when i get home from work, i'll sit down and reply in more depth.

for now, all you need to do is use a salt mix (1/4 teaspoon sea salt to 1 cup boiled water) to clean the piercing twice a day after your shower (use non-perfumed soaps, i think you guys have one there called 'dial' that most piercers recommend).
no baths.

the entire vulval area is self-cleaning, so don't be too paranoid.

more later

wq - piercer extraordinaire

HA. ok.
I still have the salts from when I had my nips done, so that isn't a problem, I have all the stuff but what I know about the piercing and the vulva itself (being self cleaning and the skin pierced is paper thing) all this cleaning and reeally long healing times did NOT make sense to me.

But I didn't want to fuck up, so, a thread after I finally got it was in order.

whats with the no scatch cream though?

 

[BlueSugar]

oh. and.. um.. its ok if its a myth and all, through my years of sexual exploration I've learned there are many myths...

but I went vertical for extra sensation during every day tasks, along with the extra stimulation during sex, I enjoy my piercings so far, and I have to add partly for some bragging rights.

So when does it stop feeling foreign and just "there" to "hm..oo.." ?
does it ever get to the point where I could run stairs/errands and have it feel nice?
or do I have to work for it regardless?

myth has it that it doesnt take much with vertical compaired to a horizontal.

I ultimately went vertical partly because of the myth, but mostly because of healing time and the way it looks. Some feel horizontal looks better (I don't always think so), many I talk to say so, but also say it isn't as stimulating ... so I took all my info and made an educated decision... right?

 

[lizaveta]

whats with the no scatch cream though?

I've heard a couple of theories on this, including that it does not allow the piercing to "breathe" and drain properly, and that it tends to incorporate itself the piercing and cause scarring.

The best evidence I've seen for keeping it away from my body is that it tells you on the tube not to use it on puncture wounds.

 

[lizaveta]

I've heard a couple of theories on this, including that it does not allow the piercing to "breathe" and drain properly, and that it tends to incorporate itself the piercing and cause scarring.

The best evidence I've seen for keeping it away from my body is that it tells you on the tube not to use it on puncture wounds.

(At least Neosporin does; I don't use Bacitracin.)