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I got my inner labia pierced 4 1/2 years ago. I went to Gauntlet in
San Francisco, and they were very clean and professional. After
selecting my jewelry (I don't remember but I think its a 12 gauge) the
woman who pierced me took me into a small booth, with curtains all
around it for privacy. I asked her about labia piercings, and she said
when she had hers done all she felt was a quick burning sensation, and
no pain. I felt strange pulling down my pants in the booth, but it WAS
private and clean. She had me sit on something like a hospital table,
covered in changeable paper. She cleaned the area, showed me the
needle (scary!) and I started doubting it... but she convinced me it
would be o.k., and my honey held my hand, so... why chicken out?. She
put the clamps on (cold!) and made a mark with a felt pen, to see if I
liked the placement. When that was all done, she was talking about
something, then she asked me a question - I forgot what - and as I
answered, she put the needle and jewelry right in, and before I knew
it, it was done. Distraction really helps! I think I yelped "SHIT!"
from the rush, but she was right, all I felt was a short burning
sensation, besides the adrenaline rush, which was great! Wow, she was
so good, it was all so quick and relatively painless! My ear pierces
were not that fast or painless! That night I had trouble sleeping, as
every time I moved I felt it. It did hurt, but it was tolerable. The
next day I wore loose jeans, and the pain was down considerably. In
one weeks time, it felt totally healed, and I could move the bead on
the ring through in another few weeks. I occasionally feel it when the
ring catches in tight jeans, or I sit in a certain way, but I just
love it! I cleaned it religiously 2x a day with a mix of water and
Hibiclens for 1 month, and have had no infections or other problems. I
highly recommend this piercing! Just go to a good, professional
piercer, and read the RAB and other FAQ's.
Experience Added 03/11/99