Over on Vice, an experienced piercer is talking piercings of your most sensitive areas – and its making us wonder if we should go for it. Via VICE:

But why would someone want to get their private parts pierced? Isn’t the pain excruciating? Also, what does it mean for your sex life? 

Turns out, some piercings, especially those done on the clitoris, can bring you close to an orgasm without even having to touch yourself. 

“One reason people get it is for the aesthetic value,” the veteran piercer explained. “The other is the arousal aspect. For vulva owners, getting a vertical or horizontal piercing in this area can make sex or [orgasms] even more intense, because they always have this piece of jewellery lightly touching or rubbing against them. 

He added that while clitoral piercings were often done with the intent of seeking pleasure, some people feel aroused by its aesthetic value too. “Stigmatophilia is a term for people who derive sexual pleasure from seeing their partner have piercings or tattoos, especially if they are primarily in the genital area. This makes the experience even more arousing, and I often have people coming in with their partners to get pierced because of this.” 

Some penis piercings, he said, could also make the sex more pleasurable for the penis owner’s partner. “Certain piercings like the Prince Albert piercing (which is done by inserting jewellery into the urethra, and out through the underside behind the penis head), can also make sex more arousing. Some people put a thick piece of jewellery like a ring through the head of their penis, which heightens pleasure for the woman in positions like reverse cowgirl or doggie style due to the jewellery rubbing against the upper wall of the vulva, which is closer to the G-spot.” 

Damn — would you be brave enough to get a piercing down below? Let us know on the ‘gram!